This closure includes all fifteen area retail stores, an outlet store, and two donation centers in our territory. In addition to the suspension of retail shopping, donations will no longer be accepted. We encourage the public to visit us once we reopen – as shoppers and donors are crucial in helping fund our employment programs for individuals with barriers to employment, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, youth, and those participating in the Goodwill 180 reentry program.
“Our social enterprise is driven by the resell revenue generated by our stores, which in turn provide resources and opportunities for job counseling, training, placement and coaching for thousands of people with barriers to employment in our communities. This makes our decision to close our stores all the more difficult, but necessary to protect the health of our associates, our donors, our customers and our community at this unprecedented time.” said Ed Lada, President and CEO of Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern.
Watch Ed Lada’s important message here.
We encourage those who wish to help people in need in our community, particularly during this uniquely challenging time, to visit our website at www.mokangoodwill.org/donate, or text “WORK” to 816-408-3630 where we will gratefully accept your financial support. Thank you.