Goodwill Omaha’s retail stores fund job training and placement services to help people with disabilities and other barriers discover independence, realize their maximum potential, and succeed in life.
We’re humbled to have helped thousands of individuals in the Omaha area earn a living over the years. In 2019 alone, here’s how our mission came to life:
People Served by Employment Programs
Average Hourly Wage of Goodwill Program Participants Placed in Jobs
Employment Services Provided
Total Retail Revenue That Supported Job Training & Placement Programs
Get to know the people who have found purpose and fulfillment by participating in our job training & placement programs.
Born with spina bifida with hydrocephalus, which prevents a baby’s developing spinal cord from developing correctly and causes extra fluid in or around the brain, Brilynn came to the Work Experience program to learn the skills she’ll need for future jobs.
In Goodwill Omaha’s YouthBuild AmeriCorps program, Heather has discovered she has multiple career path options.
After a serious car accident, Graci suffered myriad injuries, including a stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Goodwill’s Work Experience program helped her on the path to healing and job readiness.
Paul’s dedication and stellar performance at his part-time job through the AbilityOne program landed him a full-time job as a production associate at the Goodwill Outlet.
The YouthBuild program gave Victoria the support and structure she needed and taught her how to overcome her barriers and obstacles.
When you donate gently used items to Goodwill, we sell them in our retail stores. The proceeds from those sales then fund job training & placement programs for neighbors right here in our community.
We have 16 retail locations across Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. Find a location near you.
Donating is easy! You can donate goods in any of our stores or at standalone donation sites.
We provide opportunities through various employment training, certification, and placement programs. Each program has its own unique advantages—from helping participants gain hands-on work experience to teaching soft skills and collaboration.