Goodwill of the Heartland

Our Fairfield team wants to remind you that spring really is just around the corner. Whether you're searching for transition pieces or a fresh new wardrobe, we have the colors and styles you want at budget-friendly prices.

In the market for a new bag? The Rock Island Goodwill Store has an incredible assortment right now. https://www.goodwillheartland.org/locations

What kind of prom dress can you find at Goodwill? Let's see

This week we randomly selected one store to visit so we could check out the available formal dresses. We found two round racks of options and selected our favorites for this post. From fluffy to sleek, floor-length to skater, these are representative of the prom dress options you'll find at your local Goodwill.

And, not only will you save money by shopping secondhand, but your purchase helps your neighbors and community. We reinvest 88 cents of every dollar you spend in programs and services that help people find and keep family-sustaining jobs. It's enough to make you want to dress up and dance the night away!

88 cents of every dollar from the sale of donated goods at Goodwill of the Heartland goes right back into the community through local programs and services. Give someone and your closet a fresh start this spring. https://www.goodwillheartland.org/locations

You don't need the luck of the Irish to find the clothing and gear you need for St. Patrick's Day. to one of our retail locations: https://www.goodwillheartland.org/locations/

Your shopping inspiration for this weekend is wall art!

Wall art is one of the best buys of all the items that can be found and purchased at your local Goodwill Store. From large canvases to frames of all sizes, a small investment can change a room - as well as change a life! (Goodwill reinvests 88 cents of every dollar you spend in your community and neighbors.) 💙

The following photos were taken at multiple stores during the past several days, showing you're bound to find unique and exciting options no matter where you shop.

Check out this vintage find from the Muscatine Goodwill Store: A green Schwinn Traveler bicycle believed to be from the 1950s or 60s that includes a Mesinger saddle.

Step right up for your weekend prom inspiration post featuring a few outfits from our stores.

We are proud to announce our military discount is expanding!

For many years we have provided a 10% discount to all active, reserve and veteran military families on Sunday. Starting this week, our military discount is available throughout the weekend - Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Thank you for your service!

Too cold outside? Crack up the heat indoors with some fun kitchen decor from Goodwill.

This excellent chili pepper and salsa display was photographed yesterday at the Washington Goodwill Store.

Get access to free training as well as the support services you need to succeed. If you are currently receiving SNAP benefits, you are eligible to participate!
https://www.goodwillheartland.org/what-we-do/people-services/snap/

When the love is gone, move on! Your donations change lives in your community: https://www.goodwillheartland.org/locations

You find a unique date night outfit or a one-of-a-kind gift. We reinvest 88 cents of every dollar you spend in programs that bolster our community. That's a sweetheart of a deal!

Shout out to the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce ambassadors for helping with our grand opening celebration at NorthPark Mall this week. We are thrilled with our new mission services location and grateful to be part of of such a welcoming and diverse community.

Learn more about the resources and programs at our new location on our blog:
https://www.goodwillheartland.org/2023/01/grand-opening-in-davenport/

The prom game is strong at the Marion Goodwill Store. There are currently four round racks of formal dresses (all priced between $15 and $25) as well as an assortment of shoes and other accessories. Happy thrifting!

Sometimes our team members use donated furniture and home decor pieces to create inspiration for entire rooms. This set was photographed Monday at the Coralville Goodwill Store.

Heartland Goodwill Enterprises Vegetable Oil Production Plant

Learn more about our vegetable oil packaging plant and how we create new opportunities for people with and without disabilities.

Heartland Goodwill Enterprises Vegetable Oil Production Plant Learn about how Goodwill creates good paying jobs for people with and without disabilities.

We often say that we never know what will come through the donation doors. Here's some proof.

One donor brought bags of Squishmallows to the Muscatine Goodwill Store, while another gave a beautiful red pair of Hunter boots (size 11) to the Coralville Goodwill. Meanwhile, the Iowa City store received not one, but two shop-quality pedicure chairs.

Our donors are amazing. Thank you!

SNAP Employment & Training participants are eligible for assistance with certification expenses, workforce training, employable skills, finding job openings and transportation reimbursement. If you currently receive SNAP benefits, you are eligible to participate in this program!
https://www.goodwillheartland.org/what-we-do/people-services/snap/

Please join us Thursday for a grand opening celebration of our relocated offices, day habilitation program and new Helms Career Center at NorthPark Mall in Davenport. Light refreshments, a community ribbon cutting and facility tours will be offered.

Read the media release:
https://www.goodwillheartland.org/news_releases/davenport-career-and-support-services-grand-opening/

Do your weekend plans include getting a jump-start on your prom outfit? Better visit the Burlington Goodwill Store. Team members moved a bunch of prom outfits and accessories to the sales floor.

All of stores also have date outfits for Valentine's Day on the sales floor (along with seasonal home decor).

you can shop Goodwill of the Heartland 24/7 on ShopGoodwill.com and then pick up your items at our store on Council in Cedar Rapids? Like in our stores, 88 cents of every dollar you spend is reinvested in our community through job training, day habilitation, employment assistance, veterans services and more. Check it out and
https://shopgoodwill.com/cedarrapids

Busy stores mean more curated displays to inspire shoppers! Our Clinton store manager pulled these two together. What do you think? 💙

Studies show most people ditch their resolutions by Jan. 17, but we know how you can get your goal to get organized back on track. Set a box near your closet and fill it with unwanted or ill-fitting items. When the box is full (or when you're tired of looking at it) take it to your local Goodwill.

Not only will someone else have an opportunity to use what you no longer need, but we turn your donations and purchases into opportunities for personal and professional development.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said this in Montgomery, Alabama in 1957 and it continues to ring true.

What are you doing for others? How do you give back to your community?

The federal holiday taking place today is our only one designated as a day of service. Consider it a day on, not off, and an opportunity to connect and serve in your community.

Serve up all your favorite winter comforts with dishes and bakeware from Goodwill. These sets were photographed this week at Cedar Rapids West. All the pieces priced at $6.88 or less!

If you or someone you know needs help finding a job, check out one of our Helms Career Centers. We can help you prepare or update your resume, show you how to search for jobs online or simply brush up your computer skills. The centers are free and open to the public. Visit: https://www.helmscareercenter.org/

Our team members, like Carolyn at Cedar Rapids South (Mt. Vernon Rd.), curate merchandise on the sales floor and use those items to create beautiful displays. It's a short-lived labor of love because what they pull together rarely survives the day.

Carolyn, an assistant manager, had just finished styling this rack yesterday. She said she loves the happy colors on the second shelf and hopes it brightens someone's day.

Even when the world looks a little monochrome outside, you can color the inside any way you want. And, when you shop at Goodwill, you save money and help your neighbors get the training and experience they need for good-paying jobs.

Did you know your SNAP benefits come with a side of career training? We can help you build self-sufficiency by providing training for a new job or promotion as well as necessary services to support you while you learn.

https://www.goodwillheartland.org/what-we-do/people-services/snap/

With your help we fulfill our mission to help people reach their full potential through education, training and the power of work. Every donated small appliance, pair of jeans, children's toy and book provides needed job training, veteran reintegration, community living assistance and more.

Goodwill of the Heartland is hiring - and not only in our retail stores!

Visit workatgoodwill.com to view all of our openings, including careers in human resources, direct support and administrative roles.

Did you know that if you are a veteran, you can text EZGWVETS to 815-247-1855 to receive employment opportunities? Visit
https://www.goodwillheartland.org/veterans-services/ or drop by our Quad Cities Service Center in NorthPark Mall to learn more about how we are helping veterans.

Google UX Design - Goodwill of the Heartland

A Google UX Design course begins Monday! Attend class in person or virtually on Mondays & Wednesdays with no out-of-pocket cost.

Learn more and register at link below.

Google UX Design - Goodwill of the Heartland Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of UX design, no experience or degree required. With professional training designed by Google, get on the fast-track to a competitively paid

These warm, shimmery copper pieces Cedar Rapids East received as donations made a beautiful display for the new year.

If your resolution for 2023 includes gaining the skills you need to find a better employment opportunity or apply for a promotion, Goodwill of the Heartland is ready to help.

We offer a variety of training, certification courses and more that include no out-of-pocket cost. We partner with industry professionals and can provide support services to help you achieve success. Contact us to learn more: https://www.goodwillheartland.org/contact-us/

Know you want to advance your career or move to a different industry but are unsure where to start? We've got you!

Work with one of our career navigators for no-cost assessment, training/certification courses and support services.

Get started with Goodwill today: https://www.goodwillheartland.org/get-started-with-goodwill/

Need office furniture? Our Davenport store has these items priced to sell quickly. It'll be worth the drive if you live in the Quad Cities or elsewhere. Do bring a truck. Unfortunately, we don't deliver.

For those living in the Clinton area, the frozen pipes that closed the store have been repaired, and the store has reopened. Thanks for your patience!

If you're ready to stock up for next year, all Goodwill of the Heartland stores are offering holiday merchandise at 75% off. (Offer includes all donated items and excludes new goods.)

Find the location nearest you:
https://www.goodwillheartland.org/locations

Rock the Chalk

Who doesn't love some good chalk art? Well come check out the Rock the Chalk event next Friday, August 9th! This free event features groups of artists creating chalk art on the streets of downtown Iowa City. Members of Goodwill's Iowa City Day Habilitation program will be at the event from 10am - 2pm creating some awesome-looking art, so be sure to come cheer us on! Find more information here:

https://www.midwestone.bank/rockthechalk

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