How Shopping Goodwill Supports Small Business
We all want to do our part to support small, locally-owned businesses. They’re the backbone of local economies and offer unique products, personalized service, and a sense of community.
It’s important to bypass big box stores in favor of something local whenever possible, but did you know that shopping at a Goodwill thrift store is also a powerful way to support small businesses? Here’s how!
More Skilled Hands Driving the Economy
Small business owners often struggle to fill open positions and to keep valued employees on staff. Goodwill’s services help to meet the need for reliable workers by expanding the skills of individuals with disabilities and our nation’s veterans through job skills training programs.
Goodwill’s vocational training provides individuals with problem-solving, task completion, interpersonal relations, safety, and other life skills. Counselors are also available after the hiring process to ensure individuals can stay in employment.
A small business owner’s most precious resource is their staff. Providing individuals with job skills makes them a valuable asset in the workplace, and makes it easier to keep a small business moving forward.
Empowering Individuals in Our Community
Goodwill’s employment services include connecting individuals with vocational opportunities. We know that a job can not only provide personal fulfillment, it also creates a powerful link to the community. When we all work together to make our community a better place, local economies thrive.
Empowering individuals through work has a ripple effect. The next time you shop the aisles of your local Ohio Valley Goodwill thrift store, remember that shopping at Goodwill isn’t just about finding great deals—it’s about making a positive impact on your community.
By supporting Goodwill’s mission-driven businesses and programs, you’re empowering small business owners, and contributing to the Goodwill effort to enhance the lives of individuals and families. Find your nearest Cincinnati Goodwill thrift store, and start shopping to change lives!
