Goodwill Industries International is a nonprofit organization that provides employment support, job training, and community-based programs to individuals facing barriers to work. Founded in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J. Helms in Boston, the organization began by collecting donated household goods and clothing to repair and distribute while offering work opportunities to individuals in need. Today, Goodwill Industries International serves as the central coordinating body for a network of autonomous local Goodwill agencies across the United States, Canada, and several other countries. The organization oversees mission support, strategic planning, and national initiatives designed to expand workforce training and economic mobility. Goodwill’s services include career counseling, skills education, and placement assistance for job seekers such as veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals with limited work experience.