Causes: Employment Preparation & Procurement, Goodwill Industries, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Job Training

Mission: The mission of Goodwill Industries of West Michigan is to provide work opportunities and skill development for people with barriers to employment.

Results: Goodwill provides job opportunities and skill development for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Over 90% of the revenue generated through its social enterprises funds its mission. Donations to GIWM stay local in West Michigan. In 2012, GIWM provided services to 20,916 people, placing 1,814 people into competitive employment, and providing another 297 program participants paid training in one of its business enterprises.

Geographic areas served: GIWM serves Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Mason, Manistee, Lake and Ottawa counties and small portions of Allegan, Kent, Montcalm, Mecosta, and Osceola counties.

Programs: Goodwill is accredited by CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission for the following services: Community Employment Services: Job Development, Community Employment Services: Job Supports, Community Employment Services: Job-Site Training, Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services, Employee Development Services, Employment Services Coordination, Employment Skills Training Services, and Organizational Employment Services.