Overview

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico operates as a non-profit that helps people find work and get social services. It runs 20 retail stores and donation centers that sell donated clothing, housewares, and furniture to fund its programs. The organization offers free job skills training, job search help, veteran services, and monthly community career fairs. It partners with the New Mexico Corrections Department to assist formerly incarcerated individuals with reentry into the community and to reduce recidivism. Unlike others that rely on grants, Goodwill NM funds its services through the sale of donated goods, making its model self-sustaining. Its goal is to strengthen New Mexico’s workforce by equipping residents with skills, connecting them to employers, and supporting successful reentry and social services.