Transformation is happening Since 1916, Goodwill Southern California has been at the forefront of “Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work,” preparing and placing veterans, people experiencing homelessness, individuals with disabilities, disconnected youth, and the formerly incarcerated into meaningful, sustainable employment. With nine employment centers across Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties, Goodwill SoCal is the region’s largest workforce development organization and an established Employment Social Enterprise, delivering workforce solutions at a scale no other nonprofit can match.
Gathering For Good Benefit Reception Honoring Louise Oliver & Rebuild March 2025
CityBoyz Wildfire Response Event x Goodwill Southern California April 2025
LA Rise Graduation June 2025
Goodwill Southern California Verizon Skill Forward Partnership
Donate Your Vehicle Today
New Partnership with City of Los Angeles to Operate the West LA Youthsource Center
37,589 Job Seekers served in 2024.
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Creating stronger, healthier communities.
Your dollars at work.
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Connecting People to Opportunity
We work hand-in-hand with individuals facing barriers to employment to provide job training, career coaching, and job placement services.
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Building Economic Stability
By equipping job seekers with the skills needed for in-demand industries like healthcare, logistics, and IT, we’re helping families move from surviving to thriving.
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Fostering a Thriving Local Economy
Our participants don’t just benefit from workforce development—they give back. Many go on to launch small businesses, mentor others, or join local nonprofits, creating a cycle of investment in our community.
Individuals with Disabilities
We offer work and skills training within our organization and with employers throughout the community.
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Veterans
Our Veteran Employment Program counselors work with veterans one-to-one to help them translate military job experience into civilian job opportunities.
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Disconnected Youth
Our youth programs provide leadership training, work-based mentoring, internships, paid work experience, educational support and more for young adults.
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Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
We partner with a variety of organizations to address the crisis of homelessness in Southern California.
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Justice Involved Individuals
As part of the L.A. Rise program, job seekers receive 6 weeks of customer service training and 300 hours of on-the-job experience.
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Join the movement.
At the heart of our mission is a simple but transformative belief: Every person has value and talent. We are committed to unlocking the potential within all members of our community—especially those often overlooked—by creating pathways to meaningful employment. We believe that anyone who wants to work deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Strategic Partners
We partner with a variety of private sector and government entities in order to better serve our communities. Pooling resources and talent opens up a world of opportunities for our job seekers.
Corporations
Your generous tax-deductible donations help fund hiring events and many other employment programs in your community.
Foundations
Meet your philanthropic goals and do so with confidence, knowing your foundation is supporting a well-established non-profit that has a solid reputation for improving the lives of thousands of people every year.
Individual Donors
There are so many ways to give back. From one-time monetary giving, to estate planning, donating your vehicle and more, there is always a way to help spread Goodwill.
To partner with Goodwill Southern California please contact Nicole at 323.539.2018 or Jonathan at 323.695.7063 or email developmentdept@goodwillsocal.org.
