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Changing lives through the power of work.
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When you shop at Goodwill, you support job training.
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Your donations allow us to fulfill our mission.
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We offer job training for those with barriers to employment.
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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide vocational and educational opportunities to eliminate barriers to employment, strengthen communities and help people in need reach their full potential through the power of work.

Year-to-Date Mission Impact Statistics

Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, January – April 30, 2025

Mission Services Programs
1
Credentials Completed
87
Youth Placed into Employment or Work Experience
35
Total Employment or Work Experience Placements
215
Enrollments/Intakes in Mission Programs
250

2024 Mission Impact Statistics Recap

18
Mission Services Programs
615
Credentials Completed
551
Youth Placed into Employment or Work Experience
912
Total Employment or Work Experience Placements
1484
Enrollments/Intakes in Mission Programs

Our services are funded from Goodwill retail operations, grants, donations, and contracts to ensure all of our Mission Services programs are available at no cost to qualifying and referred individuals.