Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina
Website: goodwillsc.org
Address: 115 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 864-351-0100
Facebook Handle: facebook.com/goodwillsc
Instagram Handle: @sc_goodwill
More Than a Donation
At first glance, Goodwill is easy to define: a place to donate, a place to shop. But across the Upstate and Midlands, that familiar experience is only the beginning.
Behind every donation is a larger system at work — one that fuels job training, career placement and long-term economic mobility for thousands of South Carolinians. Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina operates as a social enterprise, where retail revenue is reinvested directly into workforce-development programs that help individuals build sustainable careers.
The model is simple — and powerful: Donations fuel retail sales that fund job training, education and career opportunities.
When someone drops off a bag of clothing or household goods, they’re not just clearing space at home. They’re contributing to a cycle that creates opportunity, strengthens the workforce and supports the broader economy.
A Workforce Engine for the Region
Career services are at the core of Goodwill’s mission. Through Resource and Opportunity Centers, job fairs, training programs and employer partnerships, individuals gain access to the tools they need to enter — or re-enter — the workforce.
These programs serve a wide range of people, including early-career job seekers, veterans, individuals with disabilities and those overcoming barriers to employment. The goal is consistent: connect people to meaningful work and help them build a path forward.
The impact across the Upstate and Midlands is both immediate and long-term.
14,597 individuals accessed employment services
528 job fairs and hiring events hosted
97% of training participants placed into competitive employment
90%-plus of participants earn certifications
Goodwill doesn’t just prepare people for jobs — it connects them to careers in high-demand industries like health care, skilled trades, logistics and technology, helping meet critical workforce needs across the region.
By the Numbers
Local Impact vs. South Carolina
Goodwill’s impact extends far beyond individual success stories. According to an Economic Impact study done in partnership between Goodwill of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina and Palmetto Goodwill, Goodwill is a significant economic driver across South Carolina.
LOCAL IMPACT 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA
*Statistics are from the Darla Moore School of Business study
Total Economic Impact
$118 million $638 million
Individuals placed into employment in 2024
6,260 10,000
People served through career services
14,597 23,0000
People served since 2017
141,000 250,000
These numbers reflect a broader truth: workforce development doesn’t just benefit individuals — it strengthens entire communities. By helping people secure stable employment, Goodwill contributes to increased earnings, reduced reliance on public assistance and greater economic resilience statewide.
Every donation fuels the cycle — supporting jobs, sustainability efforts and community investment at once.
More Than Retail. A Path Forward.
As South Carolina continues to face a tight labor market and evolving workforce demands, organizations like Goodwill play an increasingly important role. By connecting people to opportunity and employers to talent, Goodwill helps sustain economic growth while expanding access to meaningful careers.
And it all starts with something simple.
A donation. A purchase. A decision to participate.
Because at Goodwill, every item given has the power to create something greater: a job, a skill, a second chance — and a stronger community for all.
