Goodwill Omaha
Individual and Family ServicesNebraska, United States51-200 Employees
Goodwill Omaha is a nonprofit organization operating in the Individual and Family Services sector, focused on helping people gain employment through training and supportive programs funded by the sale of donated goods. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the organization runs multiple retail locations and donation sites, including drive-through drop-offs, and complements its stores with free workforce development and resource navigation services that emphasize trades, healthcare, self-development, and employability skills. It serves residents of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa, aiming to connect individuals with job opportunities and pathways to higher wages while supporting a circular economy through secondhand shopping and donations. Goodwill Omaha; governed by a local board of trustees, is affiliated with Goodwill Industries International and participates in broader programs such as Ability One, YouthBuild AmeriCorps, and various work-experience initiatives for students and people with disabilities. The organization has established training centers and new community-focused initiatives in recent years, including a training center in South Omaha and a new location in Council Bluffs, reflecting its expansion efforts within the region.