For the most part, Goodwill shoppers don't realize they're helping people find jobs and build careers when they shop at Goodwill. They shop here because they know that our stores carry great merchandise; everything from clothing and accessories, to furniture, music, books and electronics - all at affordable prices.

Here's how we do it: The items individuals donate, along with a supplement of brand new items are sorted, priced and sold to you, our shoppers, in one of our stores. Retail revenue then funds Goodwill's Programs and Services.

But there's more: some of the people who process our donations or work in our stores are Goodwill Program participants, and they are gaining retail skills that will help them become competitively employed in the future.