On May 7, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina hosted its annual Champions of Change Luncheon & Awards Ceremony at the historic Bleckley Inn in Anderson. The event celebrated inspiring individual award recipients who overcame adversity through Goodwill’s training programs, alongside the local businesses and sponsors who fuel their economic mobility. Readers can view the award winners' powerful stories via video links and learn how to get involved through career services, donating, or shopping.

Something BIG has arrived in Columbia—and it has claws, teeth, and a powerful message about sustainability! Goodwill has partnered with EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia, South Carolina, for the exciting new exhibit, Fossils to Futures.

South Carolina has the lowest recidivism rate in the country – according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, but successful reentry doesn’t happen by accident.

Chunsta Miller. Monique McDaniels. Marcia Leake. If you don’t know these names, you ought to learn them quickly.

Every year, the steps of the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia transform into a hub of purpose and progress as Goodwill leaders gather for their annual day of advocacy.

Goodwill's first-in-South Carolina Clean Tech Accelerator program now has two training labs. Following the massive success of the Clean Tech Accelerator Lab in Greenville, Goodwill's first Columbia cohort started class in March 2026. The five-week, 200-hour course equips aspiring heat pump installers with the credentials and experience needed to break into the growing clean energy industry.

After a near-death experience, medical professionals believed it was unlikely that Joshua would ever walk again. He not only defied those expectations but exceeded them with the support of Goodwill's Growth Opportunities (GO4) program.

We’ve reached the final day of our 12 Days of Goodwill. Today, discover how Darian Wakefield is transforming his career from bargain hunting to building a future in agriculture and architecture through the Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator.

It’s DAY 11 of our 12 Days of Goodwill. From ten years of incarceration to a thriving career and college education, Gabrielle Whitmire’s journey proves that with the right support, your past is only the beginning of your success story.

It’s DAY 10 of our 12 Days of Goodwill. A legacy rediscovered and a career transformed: See how Danyel Smith partnered with Goodwill to go from the classroom to a high-paying leadership role.

It’s DAY 9 of our 12 Days of Goodwill, recognizing twelve remarkable individuals who came to Goodwill to transform their lives and find careers that fit their passions. After years of incarceration, David Yelton is proving that your past is just a chapter, not the whole book – and their new chapter is just beginning.

It’s DAY 8 of our 12 Days of Goodwill, recognizing twelve remarkable individuals who came to Goodwill to transform their lives and find careers that fit their passions. From participant to permanent employee, Henrietta Austin’s journey proves that with a little determination and the right support, it’s never too late to find your purpose and start a rewarding new chapter.

It’s DAY 8 of our 12 Days of Goodwill, recognizing twelve remarkable individuals who came to Goodwill to transform their lives and find careers that fit their passions. Once facing homelessness and uncertainty, Carl Long’s determination – and Goodwill’s belief in A Job, A Better Job, A Career – changed everything.

It’s DAY 7 of our 12 Days of Goodwill, recognizing twelve remarkable individuals who came to Goodwill to transform their lives and find careers that fit their passions. Facing homelessness and a lack of resources, Jesse Smith partnered with Goodwill to secure a reliable phone, land a new job with Nestle, and begin saving for a new home!

Join us for 12 Days of Goodwill as we recognize remarkable individuals who came to Goodwill to change their lives and find careers that fit their passions. Day 5 – Irmastene Clarke turned heartbreak into her greatest drive, using a fully-funded CNA program to launch a new career and achieve her goal of buying her first home.