Serving Those in Need
The purpose of Goodwill is to advance the social and economic
well-being of people who experience barriers to independence. Along
with that important mission, Goodwill of the Heartland believes
in giving back to the community.
As part of its corporate philosophy, Goodwill Industries of the
Heartland returns a portion of its resources to organizations and
individuals in the communities it serves. One way that Goodwill
accomplishes that goal is by providing clothing vouchers that allow
individuals to shop in a Goodwill Store at no cost.
While Goodwill is not an emergency relief agency, Goodwill gives
thousands of dollars of vouchers away for goods to help those in
need. Voucher holders then can shop in any of our 12 Goodwill retail
stores and acquire the clothing and shoes they need—free
of charge—to bridge them over a rough spot.
In 2006 Goodwill of the Heartland gave away clothing and shoes
valued at $64,267.39. Goodwill depends on its corporate partners—the
emergency pantries, agencies, and relief projects—to administer
the distribution of those vouchers.
Goodwill's Current Community Partnerships
Goodwill is proud to be working in partnership with individuals,
organizations, and businesses throughout the region.
These are just a few of the groups we work each month to strengthen
the communities we share.
Iowa City Crisis Center
Goodwill provides vouchers, distributed by the Iowa City Crisis
Center, which allow persons in need to receive clothing and shoes
at no cost.
North Liberty Food and Clothing Pantry
Goodwill provides vouchers, distributed by the North Liberty Pantry,
which allow persons in need to receive clothing and shoes at
no cost.
West Liberty Voluntary Action Council
Goodwill provides vouchers, distributed by the West Liberty Voluntary
Action Council, which allow persons in need to receive clothing
and shoes at no cost.
GROW Ministries, Quad City area
Goodwill provides vouchers, distributed by GROW Ministries, which
allow individuals being released from jail to acquire clothing
and shoes at no cost upon their release.
Friendly House, Davenport
Goodwill provides vouchers, distributed by Friendly House, which
allow persons in need to receive clothing and shoes at no cost.
Linn County Department of Human Services
Cedar Rapids Goodwill honors vouchers, distributed by the Linn County DHS, which
allow persons in need to receive clothing and shoes at no cost.
Muscatine County Community Services
Goodwill honors vouchers, distributed by the Muscatine County Community
Services, which allow persons in need to receive clothing and
shoes at no cost.
HACAP, Washington
Goodwill honors vouchers, distributed by HACAP in Washington, which
allow persons in need to receive clothing and shoes at no cost.
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