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Our Mission
Changing lives by providing equitable access to training, education, and employment.
Our Vision
Every member of our community has the opportunity to thrive!
Our Core Values
- Integrity: We operate in an open, truthful environment, and strive to meet the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration: We achieve great things together. Success relies on relationships, both within the organization and with our partners.
- Accountability: Own outcomes and take responsibility for results.
- Respect: We welcome everyone, creating a culture of inclusion, empathy, and belonging.
- Excellence: We set and achieve ambitious goals, to provide maximum community impact.
Areas Served
SCAcross 18 counties in lower South Carolina, Palmetto Goodwill helps job seekers, SNAP recipients, justice-involved individuals, people with disabilities, and those building healthcare or skilled trades experience find a real path into the workforce. When you donate a vehicle through Goodwill Car Donations, the proceeds fund training, education, and employment programs tied directly to that mission. That support reaches people preparing for interviews, earning digital certificates, re-entering the workforce, or building practical skills for steadier work.
About Palmetto Goodwill
Palmetto Goodwill has been serving South Carolina since 1979, with a focus on helping people access training, education, and employment. Today, the organization works across 18 counties in lower South Carolina, connecting donations and retail revenue to local workforce programs. Their services are built for people who may need a stronger path into the workforce. That includes job seekers looking for coaching, SNAP recipients, justice-involved individuals, people exploring skilled trades or healthcare, and community members who want to build in-demand skills through free Google Coursera certificates.
How Your Car Donation Helps
Your car donation will fund Palmetto Goodwill’s training, education, and employment programs across lower South Carolina. Proceeds from your vehicle fuel vital programs such as:
- SNAP2Work support for eligible SNAP recipients preparing for employment
- I-CAN Reentry services for people rebuilding their lives after incarceration
- Healthcare career pathways for people exploring work in the healthcare field
- Google Coursera certificates that help participants build digital and professional skills
Palmetto Goodwill’s impact page reports 4,215 people connected to work and more than 16,000 people served with community programs, resources, and support. Your vehicle donation funds the training and employment services behind those numbers.
Why Donate Through Goodwill Car Donations
Donating your vehicle to Palmetto Goodwill 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 Palmetto Goodwill 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 Palmetto Goodwill only serve the Charleston area?
Not at all. While Palmetto Goodwill is closely tied to the Charleston region, its work reaches 18 counties across lower South Carolina. Your vehicle donation funds training, education, and employment services across that broader service area.
2. What is the I-CAN Reentry program at Palmetto Goodwill?
I-CAN Reentry is Palmetto Goodwill’s program for people rebuilding their lives after incarceration. It connects participants with support, training, and employment-focused resources that prepare them for work and move toward a more stable future.
3. Does Palmetto Goodwill offer free career certifications?
Yes. Palmetto Goodwill offers access to free Google Coursera certificates. These certificates help participants build digital, professional, and career-focused skills for today’s workforce.