Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Goodwill Central Texas

The vast majority of donations to Goodwill are sold or recycled. In 2021, local Goodwills diverted approximately 3.8 billion pounds of usable goods from landfills. That includes clothes, shoes, furniture, and electronics, among other things. More than 15 million pounds of electronics were collected across more than 2,000 Goodwill locations and recycled into new computer parts. That is a huge, positive impact on our community and our world.

Environmental Sustainability

Goodwill Central Texas achieved 89% of our zero waste goal in 2019. Diverting 99.4 million pounds from landfills.

Community Impact and Philanthropy

In 2021, Goodwill Central Texas:
- Helped 2,085 people find employment into 2,450 jobs with an average wage of $16.19.
- Removed barriers to employment for 2,824 clients.
- 142 served veterans through our Veteran Support Program, funded by the Texas Veterans Commission.
- 117 Students educated in occupational training at the GCTA, resulting in employment with an average wage of $16.43.
- Provided services to 8,944 people with 4,333 Central Texans provided with intensive services to provide life stability.