Causes: Goodwill Industries, Job Training

Mission: MoKan Goodwill EMPOWERS people to discover their potential and adapt for the future through the power of work.

Results: Founded in 1894, Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas has been providing service to our communities for more than 125 years. MOKAN Goodwill is a CARF-accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals of all abilities with barriers to employment obtain jobs, essential skills training, and personal development opportunities. On average, 88¢ of every dollar Goodwill spends supports individualized programs and services that empower job seekers with different abilities. With 14 retail stores and an attended donation center, Goodwill has an annual economic impact of more than $16 million in Kansas City and its surrounding communities. As a recent Kansas City Industrial Council (KCIC) gold medal winner, Goodwill is also recognized as a leader in sustainability, annually diverting more than 17 million pounds of donated materials to resell, reuse or recycle.

Target demographics: individuals of all abilities with barriers to employment

Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 12,000 individuals.

Geographic areas served: Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas

Programs: by assisting them to obtain jobs, essential skills training, and personal development opportunities.