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Every donor, every donation makes a difference!

Our mission is to:

• Change the lives of people with disabilities and disadvantages by turning household donations and other resources into training and jobs
   

Our vision is to be a mission-focused, financially sound, non-profit business committed to:

• Providing exemplary employment/employment service for Albertans experiencing barriers to work due to disadvantages and disabilities.
• Conducting cost-effective, sustainable business, recycling and entrepreneurial activities.
• Supporting development of healthy inclusive communities where individuals with barriers will have opportunities to participating in a full range of life experiences.
   

How does it change lives?

• the people we support have increased independence
• have a sense of contribution to the community
• are able to participate in the same activities that we all take for granted
   

How do we help?

• provide employment and life skills training
• work with employers to find suitable employment
• create job opportunities through the services we provide
  • Contract services such as mailing services, cutting and packaging wiping rags, and other contracts.
  • eBooks – scanning and stacking used books for resale

How can you help?

• donated goods are resold in our stores
• store sales support and fund our programs and operations
   

Did you know?

• You are keeping reusable goods out of the landfill when you donate.
   
• We look for a variety of options to recycle the goods we cannot sell. Putting anything in the landfill is our last resort.
   
• All computers, peripherals and large electronics are recycled by E-Cycle.
   
• By shopping at Goodwill you are extending the live of many useful household items and clothing.

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