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Locally, Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc. was founded in Waco in 1955 through the efforts of individuals who recognized the need for vocational training and employment opportunities. Throughout the decades, Goodwill has stayed focused on this mission, while expanding and improving services to meet the new and emerging needs of the communities served by the agency.

Goodwill at a Glance:
Heart of Texas Goodwill serves 20 counties
Operates 12 Retail Stores and Donation Centers,
2 Outlet Stores and 2 Alternate Donation Centers
Facilitates vocational training and mission service programs at 4 Job Connections located in Waco, Temple, Killeen and Bryan
Provided services to 2,655 individuals through Job Connections in 2021
Placed 213 job seekers into employment