Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
Operates thrift stores to fund employment and community programs.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1923
- Employees
- 4,715
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
- Subsidiaries
- The Excel Center, Goodwill Cars to Work, 2nd Chance Outlet
About
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is a 101-year-old nonprofit operating in 103 of the state’s 120 counties through nearly 70 retail stores. The organization channels approximately 90 cents of every dollar earned from retail sales into workforce development programs, providing job placement, temporary staffing, and employment services to underserved residents. In 2024, Goodwill Kentucky placed 3,092 Kentuckians into work with over 1,400 employer partners, demonstrating a strong impact on local employment. Its unique model of transforming consumer retail into a catalyst for economic opportunity distinguishes it as a leader in community-based workforce solutions.