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For someone trying to build a better future, a diploma, a job skill, or the right career support can change the whole direction of things.
When you donate a vehicle to MERS Goodwill through Goodwill Car Donations, the proceeds fund programs like adult education, literacy support, job training, employment services, SkillUP, WIOA services, and The Excel Center Adult High Schools.
That support helps adults finish high school through The Excel Center, families move toward employment through Missouri Work Assistance, and individuals with disabilities build more independence through Supported Living services.
About MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries
Established in 1918, Missouri Goodwill later merged with Metropolitan Employment Rehabilitation Services in 2001 to form MERS Goodwill, a nonprofit focused on changing lives through the power of work across Missouri, Illinois, and Eastern Kansas.
Some people come to Goodwill looking for career counseling or job training. Others need help finishing their education, building literacy skills, finding employment, or getting assistance due to a disability or other barrier to work.
MERS Goodwill offers that support through programs tailored to where each person is and what they need next. SkillUP, WIOA services, Supported Living, and The Excel Center Adult High Schools give participants more than a quick fix – they create a clearer path toward work, education, and independence.
To learn more about the organization’s programs, visit its official website: mersgoodwill.org.
How Your Car Donation Helps
Your vehicle donation funds MERS Goodwill programs that give Missourians facing barriers real support with work, education, and day-to-day stability.
That funding goes toward real-world services like:
- SkillUP services for eligible SNAP recipients preparing for work
- Missouri Work Assistance for families working toward employment and self-sufficiency
- The Excel Center Adult High Schools for adults earning a high school diploma and building toward career goals
- Supported Living services for individuals who need more support with daily life and independence
MERS Goodwill’s 2024 Annual Report notes that The Excel Center graduated 255 adult high school students, with 179 earning post-secondary certificates. Your vehicle donation funds programs that connect adults, job seekers, families, and people with disabilities to education, employment, and more independent next steps.
Why Donate Through Goodwill Car Donations
Donating your vehicle to MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries 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 MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries 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. Does my car donation benefit MERS Goodwill directly?
Yes. When you donate through Goodwill Car Donations, the proceeds from your vehicle sale go straight to MERS Goodwill. That funding supports programs focused on work, education, training, and independence.
2. Does MERS Goodwill only focus on job training?
No. Work is a big part of the mission, but MERS Goodwill also offers education, literacy, youth programs, supported living, and other services. The goal is to give people practical support based on where they are and what they need next.
3. How does Missouri Work Assistance fit into MERS Goodwill’s programs?
Missouri Work Assistance is one of the ways MERS Goodwill supports families working toward employment and stability. The program helps eligible participants build job skills, prepare for work, and take steps toward greater self-sufficiency.