Changing Lives
Goodwill is a workforce development organization. Find out how we could help you.
What We Do
It is the mission of Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc. to provide skills training and vocational opportunities for people with barriers to employment.
How To Help
Your donations and shopping at Goodwill stores truly change lives through these services! Through Goodwill, these individuals, their families and other members of our community gain self-esteem and become independent, self-sufficient citizens. They feel proud to have gained work skills and subsequently a paycheck which allows them to contribute to their own well being.
“Goodwill Industries of East Texas is a phenomenal business partner. Our organization mission statements have several parallels, which makes the work we do together that much more impactful. Goodwill works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential. UnitedHealthcare strives to help people live healthier lives and to help make the healthcare system work better for everyone, a major component of living a dignified quality life. Together we have positively impacted Texas communities.“
Lindsey Edwards-Olaiya
Medicare Solutions
Vice President of Sales, TX