Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin provides more than job training. Across a 14-county service area, the organization also offers supportive housing for people living with chronic mental illness, free tax assistance through VITA, and supported employment for people with disabilities.

In 2024, those programs helped provide 3,361 safe nights, prepare 1,302 tax returns, and connect 76 supported-employment participants with work at 64+ local employers.

When you donate through Goodwill Car Donations, your vehicle’s value funds programs that support stability, dignity, and independence across South Central Wisconsin.

About Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin has served the region since 1971 as an independent member of the Goodwill network. Today, it supports a 14-county area with programs built around housing, employment, and supportive services.

The organization’s work reaches people with disabilities and other barriers to housing and work. Its mission services include supported employment, job skills training, supportive housing for individuals living with chronic mental illness, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.

By connecting retail stores, donated goods, community programs, and local partnerships, Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin turns everyday support into practical help. The goal is clear: help more people in the community live, work, and thrive.

How Your Car Donation Helps

The proceeds from your donated vehicle fund Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin programs that give residents support with housing, employment, and day-to-day stability.

These include:

• Supported Employment for people with disabilities building workplace skills and earning competitive wages
• Job Skills Training for participants preparing for work through hands-on learning and practical employment support
• Supportive Housing for individuals living with chronic mental illness who need safe, stable housing and ongoing support
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for community members who need free help preparing and filing their tax returns

Your donation keeps practical support available for neighbors across South Central Wisconsin who are working toward housing stability, meaningful work, and greater independence.

Why Donate Through Goodwill Car Donations

Donating your vehicle to Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin 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 of South Central Wisconsin 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

1. Where does Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin operate?

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin serves 14 counties: Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Iowa, Juneau, Marquette, Richland, and Sauk counties, along with parts of Jefferson, Grant, Green, Lafayette, and Rock counties.

2. Who does my vehicle donation support?

Your donation helps neighbors across South Central Wisconsin who need practical support with work, housing, or stability. That includes people with disabilities, individuals living with chronic mental illness, participants in supported employment, and community members using Goodwill’s free tax assistance services.

3. What is Supportive Housing at Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin?

Supportive Housing is one of Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin’s mission programs for individuals living with chronic mental illness. It provides safe, stable housing and ongoing support for people who need help building stability, dignity, and independence.