Building careers and strengthening communities.

Since 1936, Goodwill Central Oklahoma has been dedicated to empowering Oklahomans through job training and employment programs. Funded by donations and sales from our 26 retail stores and donation centers, we are a 100% local, non-profit organization committed to workforce development and sustainability.

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Our Mission by the Numbers

2,300

clients were served by
Goodwill Central Oklahoma
in 2023

775

training classes were
provided by Goodwill Career Pathways Institute

249

training classes were
provided by Goodwill Career Pathways Institute

1,100

Oklahomans found jobs by using Goodwill services and attending upskilling training

Our Core Values

Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s core values are pillars of our organization. They influence the way we conduct our business and ourselves when interacting with our colleagues and our community. 

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Respect

We listen, show care and compassion, and appreciate other opinions.

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Integrity

We are committed to upholding our values, doing
the right thing, and being open and truthful.

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Commitment

We pursue excellence by holding ourselves and others accountable and working
as a team.

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Innovation

We seek better ways of doing things and welcome new ideas that help us learn and grow.

A culture of respect.

Watch these videos to see how our employees live out our values every day. Want to join the Goodwill team? Visit our jobs page to explore available positions.

Shellie Exemplifies Second-Chance Employment

Shellie Exemplifies Second-Chance Employment

Michael Goes From Homeless To Hopeful

Michael Goes From Homeless To Hopeful

How a Single Mom Found Purpose at Goodwill

How a Single Mom Found Purpose at Goodwill

The Story of Goodwill Central Oklahoma

Goodwill was founded in Oklahoma City in 1936 through the advocacy of journalist Edith Johnson.

When Publisher E.K. Gaylord heard about the philosophy of Goodwill Industries, he asked Johnson to visit several operating sites around the country. She traveled to Missouri and Ohio before returning to Oklahoma to recommend the organization of Oklahoma Goodwill Industries, Inc. in 1936.

Today, Goodwill Central Oklahoma aims to serve a diverse range of individuals, focusing on underrepresented communities including youth ages 14-20, people with disabilities, those currently or previously incarcerated, and Oklahomans struggling with economic barriers to employment services.

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