For over 100 years, Goodwill has been helping Americans find new uses for their unwanted items.
In 1902, Rev. Edgar Helms put jobless immigrants to work repairing and cleaning donated items, keeping them being thrown in the trash. He then sold those items to pay for his workers’ training and wages.
Last year, rather than sending it to the landfills, local residents donated more than 25 million pounds of material to Goodwill Gulf Coast, which has allowed us to provide jobs and programs to more than 10,000 people in need.
In large part due to our donated goods program, Goodwill employs over 500 people along the Gulf Coast.
The recycling center provides a convenient place for local residents to recycle; it will also create jobs for as many as a dozen people with significant disabilities.
We hope to see you tomorrow!Join us for our Earth Day Celebration! As you drop off your recyclables you will have the opportunity to learn how you can better your community from local organizations rooted in environmental stewardship. Our monthly shred service has also been moved to this day. We appreciate all you do to ensure a greener future for our community - it all starts with you! ... See MoreSee Less
