| Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County | | | | described as leading the way in terms of training, |
| was started by Rev. J. H. Beauchamp at Asbury | | | | education and employment opportunities. |
| Methodist Church. Since 1921, they've helped countless | | | | Like Goodwill Industries nationwide, Goodwill Industries |
| people make their lives better. They do this not through | | | | of Delaware and Delaware County operates in three |
| hand outs but by simply giving people a helping hand. | | | | different ways - Goodwill Stores and Auctions, |
| Rather than just handing out money, Goodwill Industries | | | | Goodwill Janitorial Services, and Goodwill Staffing |
| works with them to enable them to support | | | | Services. Goodwill employ people from all walks of life |
| themselves through job training and job placement | | | | in each aspect of the business while helping them learn |
| programs. This approach has proven to be very | | | | new skills. |
| successful amongst those who experience disabilities | | | | The main aspect of the business - Goodwill Stores |
| and often only need a little extra support in order to | | | | and Auctions - is what the organization was founded |
| reach their full potential. | | | | on at the start of the 20th century. For this to continue |
| What began with simple job training programs has | | | | to be a successful model, they need your donations |
| developed into an organization that helps thousands of | | | | more than ever. Whether it's clothes, furniture, or even |
| people each year. Their vocational programs are top | | | | a vehicle, public donations are vital to the everyday |
| notch and continually improved upon. They have been | | | | running of this century old charity. |