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Serving 18 counties in lower South Carolina, Palmetto Goodwill is rooted in a powerful belief: every person – no matter their background, barriers, or circumstances – deserves the opportunity to thrive. We change lives by providing equitable access to training, education and employment.
This belief is what fuels everything we do – from the services we provide and the partnerships we build, to the opportunities we help create for individuals and families across our communities.
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Palmetto Goodwill is a nonprofit.
We are an IRS-filed 501(c)(3) organization and are not owned by any individual or company. Palmetto Goodwill is governed by a local volunteer board of directors, and 100% of our profits are reinvested back into our mission, providing life-changing support for thousands of South Carolinians each year.
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Palmetto Goodwill is local and your support stays local.
More than 91 cents of every dollar is reinvested directly into mission services, providing no-cost programs to community members. Donors and shoppers can trust that their support creates impact that is meaningful, measurable, and deeply personal.
When you donate. When you shop. You change lives.
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Every Goodwill is locally operated.
While the Goodwill brand is recognized internationally, it is made up of more than 150 independent, community-based organizations, each locally run and staffed by local people. Palmetto Goodwill is headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, and serves 18 counties across four regions: Charleston Tri-County, Grand Strand, Lower Midlands, and Lower Savannah.
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Our team members are the heart of our mission.
Palmetto Goodwill team members are the catalysts who bring our mission to life. We’re committed to being an organization where everyone’s work matters, contributions are valued, and career goals are supported, starting with competitive pay.
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Palmetto Goodwill is recognized for transparency and accountability.
We hold a 97% four-star rating from Charity Navigator, one of the most trusted nonprofit evaluators. We are also a GuideStar Platinum Participant, reflecting the highest standards of transparency in our programs, finances, leadership, and measurable impact.
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Goodwill is more than a thrift store.
Palmetto Goodwill employs over 1,400 team members, and the revenue generated from our retail stores directly funds mission services that strengthen our communities.
In 2025 alone, Palmetto Goodwill connected more than 16,000 South Carolinians with training, career resources, supportive services, and pathways to economic mobility – and supported over 4,200 individuals in securing competitive employment through our 11 Opportunity Centers.
When you donate or shop at Palmetto Goodwill, you’re doing more than supporting a store – you’re investing in people, opening doors to opportunity, and helping change lives across South Carolina.
