Overview
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia has been changing lives through the power of work in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region since the 1960s. Their mission is straightforward: help people with disabilities and other significant barriers find, train for, and keep meaningful employment. Goodwill of the Columbia is CARF-accredited and has received continuous three-year CARF certifications in Community Employment Services since 1987, a long track record of quality in exactly the kind of employment support CAA also provides.
Who It’s For
Adults with disabilities or other significant barriers to employment who are eligible through DVR, DDA, or the Department of Services for the Blind (DSB). Goodwill also offers free walk-in job search assistance open to anyone in the community, no referral required for that service.
How to Get Started
- For Mission Services, contact your DVR, DDA, or DSB counselor and ask about a referral to Goodwill Industries of the Columbia.
- For free walk-in job search help, visit the Employment Connection Center during business hours — no appointment needed.
- Contact Goodwill directly to learn about current program availability and timing.
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