Goodwill Houston

Goodwill Houston, also known as Goodwill Industries of Houston, is a nonprofit organization established in 1945. It is part of the Goodwill Industries International network and operates as a social enterprise with a mission to educate, train, and hire individuals facing barriers to employment, including those with disabilities. The organization aims to improve the lives of individuals and their families in the Greater Houston and Galveston area.

Goodwill Houston runs over 60 thrift stores and more than 40 donation centers, selling donated clothing and goods at discounted prices. The revenue generated is reinvested into job training and placement programs, with 95 cents of every dollar earned going directly into these initiatives. The organization provides job training, career services, and community engagement, serving over 20,000 people annually. With approximately 1,700 employees, Goodwill Houston generates around $93 million in revenue, focusing on being a leading workforce development resource in the region.