Most people think of Goodwilll as a place to donate their gently used items or as a retail store where low-cost clothing and household items can be found. But few people know the true mission of the organization. Goodwill is in the business of helping improve their lives through the power of work. Donations sold in Goodwill retail stores generate funds that are put back into the education and training programs offered to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in the community.

Our no-cost services are available through our 4 Learning Centers located in Waco, Temple, Belton, and Killeen, available to assist community members with a variety of services, classes, and programs, to include: resume writing, job search assistance, interview skills training, computer classes, financial education guidance, GED/ESL courses, and Parenting and Anger management classes. New services are developed frequently based on the expressed needs of the surrounding community. Every day, Goodwill strives to connect individuals with the skills they need to thrive and be self-sufficient at home and in the workplace.

Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc. is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 company founded in Waco in 1955 that covers a service area extending to 20 counties in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley.  We operate 16 retail stores, 4 Learning Centers, 2 business offices and has a workforce of over 500 employees that generate $14 million dollars annually. We are one of 165 autonomous Goodwill organizations operating in North America and is part of a multi-billion dollar mainstream retail industry worldwide. 

If you or someone you know are interested in our free services, please contact us at 254-753-7337.

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