Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes

About Us

Goodwill Industries is a non-profit social enterprise that provides work opportunities, skills development and employee and family strengthening for people who face barriers such as disability or social disadvantage. The aim is to advance individuals, families and communities toward economic self-sufficiency and prosperity.

Mission: Changing lives and communities through the power of WORK.

Vision: Everyone working and thriving in sustainable communities.

Our Mandate:
- Help people overcome barriers to gain access to work and reach their full potential
- Create jobs for people who need them most
- Provide training, skills development and career advancement services
- Provide access to affordable goods for families and emerging microenterprises
- Divert millions of pounds of waste from landfill and help sustain the environment
- Foster social inclusion, alleviate poverty, and reduce the stigma of mental illness and social disadvantage
- Maximize the social good from the community’s generous donations
- Strengthen communities…when people WORK communities WORK