Program areas at Goodwill Columbus
Donated goods - collection of donated goods for resale in retail stores located in franklin county, as well as an auto auction. Sales of donated goods and purchased goods provide employment to people, including those with disabilities and other barriers. Donated goods partners with all other Goodwill Columbus programs helping individuals improve their quality of life through work and related services. In 2022, Goodwill diverted 7.3 million pounds of material from landfills.
Supported living - our supported living are a lifeline for individuals with disabilities who are living in their own home. We provide 24-hour in-home support. Our staff is trained to address many vital responsibilities, including support of activities of daily living, medication administration, cpr, first-aid, behavior support and crisis intervention. In addition, we provide a comprehensive range of services from the planning and preparation of meals, to budgeting and financial assistance. The supported living program offers classes that promote independence and skill building, as well as building upon skills learned.
Workforce development: onsite residence, contract services, and other programs services - workforce development offers a wide array of employment-related services to assist job seekers with physical, developmental, and mental health disabilities and other barriers to obtain and maintain competitive employment. In 2022, Goodwill equipped 52,000 individuals on their way to their first job or next "best job". We also assisted 1,372 individuals advance through job placement, industry-recognized credentialling and job promotion, including 19% of our own workforce. Goodwill provides janitorial and security services to state of Ohio corporate centers, companies, and organizations throughout Central Ohio. Goodwill provides onsite supervision to ensure customers receive consistent, quality services.
Developmental disabilities day programs - our day services provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Programs include: activities, community integration, work, art classes, fitness programs and development of activities of daily living skills. Day services and vocational habilitation programs are designed to help individuals build independence, quality of life and provide work opportunities. We served over 300 individuals in day programs in 2022.