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Our Mission
We help communities prosper by transforming donations into life and job skills training and employment services.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community where self-empowered, productive people have the desire and capacity to realize their potential, impact economic prosperity, and enhance long-term quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Our Core Values
Respect: We treat all people with dignity.
Integrity: We act honestly, ethically and fairly.
Accountability: We are socially, financially and environmentally responsible.
Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in all we do.
Teamwork: We collaborate to achieve our mission.
Innovation: We embrace learning, creativity and change.
Areas Served
ILThat vehicle sitting in your driveway could help someone in Peoria prepare for a new job, support a veteran accessing housing services, or connect a young person with mentoring and career development programs. When you donate a vehicle through Goodwill Car Donations, the proceeds fund Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois and the community programs it provides throughout the region.
Whether your vehicle is running or not, your donation helps fund services that create opportunities for individuals, veterans, and families working toward greater stability, employment, and independence across Central Illinois.
About Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois
Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois, Inc. (EIN: 37-0661208) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving communities throughout the region through employment services, workforce development programs, veterans support initiatives, youth programs, and community-based assistance. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, the organization focuses on helping individuals overcome barriers to employment while providing resources that strengthen local families and communities.
Employment programs include job placement assistance, skills training, digital literacy education, hiring events, and neurodiverse workforce support through the Beyond Barriers program. Veteran services provide housing support, referrals, and community resources for former service members. Youth programs focus on mentoring, career planning, life skills development, and after-school opportunities that help young people prepare for future success.
Through its retail operations and community services, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois helps individuals access resources, develop new skills, and pursue greater independence throughout the region.
How Your Car Donation Helps
Vehicle donation proceeds fund employment, veterans, and youth programs serving communities throughout Central Illinois. According to Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois’ 2024 Annual Report, the organization provided 62,251 total services and served 2,769 individuals across its programs. During the year, Goodwill helped achieve 598 job placements, provided 5,244 days of housing support for veterans, delivered 5,171 free services to veterans, and provided 15,070 free services to youth throughout the region.
Funding also helps sustain employment services such as job placement assistance, job skills training, digital and computer skills education, hiring events, neurodiverse workforce programs, veterans support services, youth mentoring initiatives, and career readiness programs. When you donate a vehicle, you fund services that create pathways to employment, housing stability, education, and long-term opportunity throughout Central Illinois.
Why Donate Through Goodwill Car Donations
Donating your vehicle to Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois through Goodwill Car Donations is fast, free, and hassle-free. We arrange free pickup and towing at a time and place convenient for you, whether your vehicle is running or non-running. Once your vehicle is sold, proceeds go directly to support Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois and the programs they provide to your community. You’ll also receive an IRS tax-deductible receipt, making your generosity rewarding in more ways than one.
FAQs
Does my car donation help veterans in Central Illinois?
Yes. Proceeds from donated vehicles fund veterans’ services provided by Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois, including housing assistance, support programs, referrals, and community resources for veterans throughout the region.
Can I donate a non-running vehicle to Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois?
Yes. Goodwill Car Donations accepts vehicles in both running and non-running condition. Free towing is included, making the donation process convenient even if your vehicle no longer operates.
What programs are supported through Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois vehicle donations?
Vehicle donation proceeds fund employment services, workforce development programs, veterans services, youth mentoring initiatives, career planning programs, job skills training, and digital skills education throughout Central Illinois.