Chattanooga Goodwill Industries Inc

Chattanooga Goodwill Industries Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With 33 employees, the organization works to empower individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages by providing them with the training and support needed to find competitive employment. Chattanooga Goodwill Industries offers job training and resources to help individuals overcome barriers to employment, such as mental or physical disabilities, lack of education, or long work absences. The organization aims to provide a hand up, not a handout, enabling individuals to become self-sufficient members of the community. Funding for these programs and services comes from various sources, including the sale of donated items in retail stores, personal and corporate contributions, and contract labor services provided to businesses and government agencies. Chattanooga Goodwill Industries is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is a member agency of Goodwill Industries International and United Way of Greater Chattanooga. The organization serves 23 counties in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. For more information about Chattanooga Goodwill Industries Inc., please visit their website at goodwillchatt.org.