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Mission

Goodwill helps individuals achieve greater independence.
Creating sustainable impact through people, planet and community.

Who we serve

For more than 100 years, Goodwill has served economically disadvantaged individuals with barriers to employment, individuals with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities; seniors, military veterans, and youth across Colorado. Our programs, service contracts and retail operations help Coloradans achieve greater independence through the Power of Work.

Goodwill of Colorado is unmatched in our stewardship of donations through four primary channels: recycling, reselling, salvaging and repurposing.

• Goodwill changes the lives of more than 141,000 Coloradans each year, including 10,000 individuals who receive job training and career services
• 162,172 hours were contributed by individuals who believe in furthering Goodwill’s mission
• More than 90 cents of every dollar go back to supporting our mission and programs
• $437.5 million boost to Colorado’s economic vitality
• 88% of donated items are diverted from landfills
• 402 tons of electronic devices recycled through Dell Reconnect
• 178,029,441 pounds of donations received or repurposed

To learn more about our community impact, click here.

Only 1% of Colorado non-profits have
the GuideStar Platinum seal.