Our Mission

To help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment.
With the support of our generous donors and shoppers, we provided services to 15,392 people in 2025.


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Annual Report Summary


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15,392 Individuals Served
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383,949 Generous Donors
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$0.91 Of Every Dollar Funds Our Mission
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1,042,400 Customers

Latest News & Events

Latest News

Presentation of the Mary Beth Kluge "Making a Difference" Award

Goodwill Recognizes “Making a Difference” Award Recipient at Taste of Vintage Gala

AKRON, Ohio — November 10, 2026 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties was pleased to recognize Anne E. Lazzerini as a “Making a Difference” award recipient at the November 5th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser held at ...

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Thanksgiving Dinner Outfit Ideas from Goodwill

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and figuring out what to wear can sometimes be difficult. You want to look cute enough for a family picture but be comfy enough for an extra slice of pie! I stopped into Goodwill on Waterloo ...

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Customer Loyalty Day

Saturday, November 28th is the next Customer Loyalty Day!  All Goodwill Club members receive double points on purchases (excludes new goods)
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