Community Partners
Why Partners?
Because of our amazing donors and customers, Goodwill is able to provide services to thousands of people who face barriers to employment. Goodwill recognizes that services provided by peer agencies prepare people served by Goodwill to better succeed in Goodwill’s employment programs. It is with this understanding that Goodwill provides funding to colleague agencies to help with their own programs that align with Goodwill’s mission of “willing workers employed and community resources maximized.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln
The goal: Help youth gain life skills needed for future employment
About the organization
Big Brothers Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln exists to bring awareness to the importance of mentoring and to change young people’s lives. They create one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
How our partnership works
Through funding support from Goodwill, the agency offers extended employment preparation and career exploration in its one-to-one mentoring program. Bigs and Littles can further explore careers and employment skills at Goodwill’s Job Connection Center.
Learn more
BBBSLincoln.org
Community Justice Center
The goal: Lower recidivism rates and help individuals transition back into the community
About the organization
The Community Justice Center’s work heals victims, communities, and offenders through the transformative process of restorative justice.
How our partnership works
With funding support from Goodwill, the agency provides restorative justice classes in prisons and probation districts across Nebraska. Upon release, individuals are invited to meet with a Goodwill Employment Specialist for assistance navigating resources and employment opportunities.
Learn more
CommunityJusticeCenter.org
Lincoln Literacy
The goal: Help those with limited English language and literacy gain life and occupational skills.
About the organization
Lincoln Literacy’s mission is to strengthen our community by teaching the English language and a variety of literacy skills to people of all cultures.
How our partnership works
With funding support from Goodwill, the agency offers online and in-person instruction, including one-on-one English language tutoring and basic literacy classes. Students also have access to resources available at Goodwill’s Job Connection Center.
Learn more
LincolnLiteracy.org
YWCA Lincoln— Job Outfitters
The goal: Help job seekers overcome barriers to employment by providing access to professional apparel.
About the program
Job Outfitters offers women and men in our community career clothing, hope, and encouragement.
How our partnership works
Participants are given vouchers to shop for interview and work apparel at Goodwill retail stores. Additional services and resources are available based on each individual’s need. Those wishing to donate clothing to the program can take items to any of Goodwill’s locations.
Job Connection | 1731 O Street
Monday – Wednesday from 1 pm to 2 pm (walk-ins welcome)
*Appointments are available outside of these hours by request
At the YWCA Lincoln | 5631 S 48th St. Suite 410
(by appointment only)
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The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
(402) 434-3494
YWCALincoln.org
