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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 . Who We Are Your Donations support our programs, which offer job training, certification, and placement services for people in our community. DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS HOST A DONATION DRIVE SCHEDULE A RESUPPLY PICKUP Goodwill is Offering Free Training to Help you Find a New Job. ENROLL TODAY Our Community Impact We’re humbled to have helped thousands of individuals in the Omaha area earn a living over the years. In 2022 alone, here’s how our mission came to life: 147 People placed in community jobs outside of Goodwill. $15.32 Average Hourly Wage Rate at Placement 25,464 Employment Services Provided Nearly $1.7 million Retail dollars to support mission programs Our Impact Access to Job Training & Placement Changes Lives Get to know the people who have found purpose and fulfillment by participating in our job training & placement programs. Heather’s Story 1 year ago In Goodwill Omaha’s YouthBuild AmeriCorps program, Heather has discovered she has multiple career path options. Read More Brilynn’s Story 1 year ago 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. Read More Derek’s Story 11 months ago Hello, my name is Derek. I was born in Omaha, and I have lived in Blair for 13 years. I found out that I was disabled when I was 16 years old. At that time, my grandmother brought me to be tested, which showed that I am autistic. Read More Graci’s Story 1 year ago 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. Read More Victoria’s Story 2 years ago The YouthBuild program gave Victoria the support and structure she needed and taught her how to overcome her barriers and obstacles. Read More Darius’s Story 1 year ago Darius didn’t think he would graduate high school. He grew up in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward, one of the areas most devastated by Hurricane Katrina, before moving to Omaha. Growing up severely disadvantaged, Darius said it was difficult to think about completing high school, building a career, or going to college when he had to worry about staying safe on the streets and making money to survive. On his 17th birthday, Darius was shot. Read More Paul’s Story 2 years ago 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. Read More Tyler’s Story 11 months ago In and out of foster homes, undiagnosed, and then misdiagnosed. Those words describe Tyler Harper’s early childhood years. But, at nearly 5 years old, Tyler found a family in 2007, complete with a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed bedroom all his own. Read More Shop & Donate 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. Find a Store We have 16 retail locations across Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. Find a location near you. View Stores Find a Donation Site Donating is easy! You can donate goods in any of our stores or at standalone donation sites. Where to Donate Job Training & Placement Programs 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. Programs & Services Support Goodwill Omaha. Donate Today. Your donation will help neighbors right here in our community gain the independence they deserve. Make a Donation Goodwill Industries, Inc., Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa 4805 N 72nd Street Omaha, NE 68134 QUICK LINKS Contact Who We Are FAQ Careers Financials © 2023 Goodwill Industries, Inc., Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa | Privacy Notice | site by Chip...