Goodwill of Central Iowa

In 2025, Goodwill of Central Iowa helped more than 1,000 Central Iowans through Supported Employment Services alone, with 85% of participants placed in jobs retaining their position for more than 90 days. Your vehicle donation helps fund the skills training, day services, and workforce programs behind that kind of impact.

Goodwill of Central Iowa is focused on making purposeful employment possible for all Central Iowans. When you donate your car through Goodwill Car Donations, the proceeds fund programs that give people more confidence, practical skills, and support as they work toward greater independence.

That turns your donation into practical support for people building skills, participating in their communities, and moving toward more meaningful work.

About Goodwill of Central Iowa

Goodwill of Central Iowa does more than operate thrift stores across the Des Moines area and surrounding communities. Behind the storefronts is a mission-driven organization working to make purposeful employment possible for all.

That work looks different for each person. One may need workplace readiness training, while another may need supported employment, day services, or help building confidence and communication skills.

By connecting retail operations with mission programs, Goodwill of Central Iowa turns community donations into real opportunities. Its programs are built around practical support, inclusion, and the belief that more people deserve a chance to participate in work and community life.

How Your Car Donation Helps

Your donated vehicle helps fund programs that turn Goodwill of Central Iowa’s mission into something people can actually use – skills, coaching, structure, and workplace support.

Proceeds go toward services such as:

• Day Services for adults with disabilities building independence, communication, socialization, self-care, and life skills
• Supported Employment for people who need guided support to find, enter, and maintain meaningful work
• Custodial Technician Skills Training for hands-on learning in cleaning, floor care, restroom care, and related custodial tasks
• Retail and food service skills training for participants building job-ready habits in customer service and workplace settings

Your donation helps keep practical, inclusion-focused programs available for Central Iowans working toward confidence, independence, and purposeful employment.

Why Donate Through Goodwill Car Donations

Donating your vehicle to Goodwill of Central Iowa 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 Central Iowa 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. What does Goodwill of Central Iowa do with car donation proceeds?

Goodwill of Central Iowa uses the proceeds to fund programs focused on purposeful employment, skills training, and independence. That includes Day Services, Supported Employment, Retail Skills Training, Warehouse & Safety Training, and other mission services for Central Iowans.

2. Who benefits from my car donation?

Your donation will reach Central Iowans who need support building confidence, life skills, and job readiness. That includes adults with disabilities, people preparing for work, and participants using Goodwill’s day services or supported employment programs.

3. What kinds of skills training does Goodwill of Central Iowa offer?

Goodwill of Central Iowa offers skills training tied to real workplace environments, including retail, custodial technician, food service, warehouse, and safety training. These programs help participants build job-ready habits, strengthen confidence, and prepare for more meaningful work.