Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is a nonprofit organization providing education, training, and employment services throughout the state. With retail stores, donation centers, and career services offices across Northwest Arkansas, Goodwill helps people prepare for, find, and keep jobs. Programs include The Excel Center (adult high school), reentry services, career coaching, and the Good Smiles dental program for employees.
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas emphasizes transformation through work, community strengthening, and sustainability. The organization is committed to changing lives through education and employment while preserving the planet through recycling and reuse initiatives.
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is a mission-driven nonprofit organization founded in 1927 that serves communities across Arkansas through education, training, and employment services. Operating 37 stores statewide, including locations in Northwest Arkansas (Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, and Fayetteville), Goodwill combines retail operations with comprehensive workforce development programs. The organization has placed 450+ individuals into jobs and awarded 2,500+ academy certifications, while helping 230+ adults earn high school diplomas.
As a significant employer in the region with 1,450+ employees statewide, Goodwill generates $69.5M in economic impact and diverts 38M pounds of waste from landfills annually. The organization funds its mission through donated goods sales while providing critical job training and career services to Arkansans seeking education and employment opportunities. Goodwill serves as both a retail destination and a catalyst for community transformation, addressing workforce development gaps in a state where educational attainment is crucial.
Founded
1927
Headquarters
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact Email
Phone
501-372-5100Specialties