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Our 14 retail stores and two outlets reach across three counties (Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo) as a network of opportunity for savvy shoppers whose purchases help fuel economic self-sufficiency for others.

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Goodwill creates opportunities for job seekers as well as local employers who want to help motivated residents achieve their fullest potential through the power of work. Discover how our free employment services can have a profound effect on communities.
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We offer free employment services, putting all our resources behind your search to find a meaningful, rewarding job that complements your abilities and interests. Our assistance extends beyond our Career Centers into subsidized job placement, financial counseling, tax preparation and more.
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Goodwill Central Coast helps people just like you through our education, training and employment services.
About Us
Goodwill Central Coast helps people just like you through our education, training and employment services. We work hard to build lives, families, and communities by removing obstacles to employment and helping you reach your goals through meaningful work.
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Find thrifty tips, DIY projects and fun ideas to help turn unused items into community gold.

Move beyond extravagant, expensive gestures for VDay with these fun, frugal ideas
Valentine’s Day is approaching — but for many the joy of celebrating their love for someone special can be tainted by the sheer cost of it all. Valentine’s Day advertising

Turning a Rainy Day Into a Goodwill Haul is Second-level Thrifting!
Whenever it rains, people suddenly get the urge to just stay home and chill. Sure, it may sound enticing to sip hot cocoa beside a moist windowpane or snuggle under

Goodwill Central Coast’s Round-Up Program reports donations to local charities exceeding $5,000 in 2022
Goodwill Central Coast’s philanthropic Round-Up Program funneled more than $5,000 to various charities and nonprofits throughout 2022. Described as “change for change,” the initiative allows shoppers to round-up purchases to
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Scroll through our virtual marketplace at www.shopgoodwill.com to uncover a treasure trove of items curated by our e-commerce team.
Our Local Impact
660 employees, 13877 local job services provided, 14000000 in local wages, taxes, benefits, 12000 tons diverted from local landfills



