Operating in central virginia since 1923 and in hampton roads since 1925, goodwill assists individuals facing challenges to work, including physical or intellectual disabilities; limited education, skills or work experience; language barriers; histories of incarceration; major life transitions; or long-term job LOSS necessitating the acquisition of new skills and support. Goodwill changes the trajectory of peoples' lives by delivering workforce solutions, at no cost to participants, that are largely funded by various social enterprises as well as public and private support. Job seekers CAN access goodwill's employment opportunities and services through employment centers, vocational programs including supported employment, and through select nonprofit community partners with whom goodwill CO-locates its services. Goodwill's purpose statement is: we believe that work is a foundation for empowering individuals, strengthening families and building prosperous communities.