Goodwill Industries of Sac Valley & N. Nevada

A nonprofit organization

$375 raised by 5 donors

8% complete

$5,000 Goal

We help people overcome barriers, transform their lives, and secure jobs across the Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada. Thanks to donors, customers, and volunteers at our 56 locations, we offer workforce skills development programs, vocational services, and career counseling as a local, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit.


Giving Activity

Mission

Goodwill changes lives every day by maximizing our resources to help people with barriers achieve self-sufficiency.

Needs

We provide personalized job training, support services, and employer partnerships that help people facing barriers including those experiencing homelessness, disabilities, medical emergencies, or recovery after a fire. We reinvest 93% of retail-generated revenue into our mission with a goal to see that every individual achieves long-term, meaningful employment.

Donations during the Big Day of Giving help remove barriers by funding job training, career counseling, paid work experience, and access to advanced training courses.

• $25: Provides interview clothing or essential household items, helping individuals build stability and confidence as they prepare for work and stable housing.

• $50: Supports job readiness services such as resume support, interview preparation, and one-on-one coaching to help participants take meaningful steps toward employment.

• $100: Helps fund employment pathways through job training support, career navigation, and resources that remove barriers to long-term success.

Equity Statement

We believe equity and inclusion are essential to strong communities and meaningful opportunity. We value and respect the diversity of our employees, volunteers, and the people we serve, recognizing that different perspectives drive innovation, connection, and impact. As a community-based organization, we are committed to advancing equity by fostering cultural competency, expanding access to opportunity, and delivering services that meet people where they are. Through ongoing learning and engagement, we strive to create an environment where every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and understanding.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Goodwill Industries of Sac Valley & N. Nevada

Year Established

1937

Tax id (EIN)

94-1201202

Guidestar

Mission Category

Human Services

Operating Budget

$5,000,001-$10 million

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted, Funding: Program

Demographics Served

Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Homeless/Underhoused/Unhoused

Local Counties Served

Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo

Address

8001 FOLSOM BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95826

Service areas

Sacramento County, CA, US

Placer County, CA, US

Yolo County, CA, US

El Dorado County, CA, US

Nevada County, CA, US

Phone

916-395-9000

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