Category: The Story Behind The Stores

Vermillion, SD Goodwill store recognized during National Disability Employment Awareness Month

The Vermillion store was nominated as a 2024 Employer of the Year

The Goodwill of the Great Plains store in Vermillion, South Dakota was nominated as a 2024 Employer of the Year by the Vermillion National Disability Employment Awareness Month Committee.

Staff from the store received a certificate during the 2024 recognition event at the Dakota Center in Vermillion on Tuesday, Oct. 8th.

Goodwill of the Great Plains has worked for more than 100 years to help those with barriers to employment overcome their challenges and gain meaningful, rewarding jobs in the community.

Goodwill’s mission is to build independence through employment, training, and community support; We envision a community where individuals thrive and reach their fullest potential, while being a leader in environmental sustainability.

To find out more about the employment and job training programs offered by Goodwill of the Great Plains, please visit Programs – Goodwill of the Great Plains (goodwillgreatplains.org)

A summer of celebrations at Goodwill

The last 100 years add up to thousands of reasons to celebrate!

We’ve had quite a summer of celebrations here at Goodwill of the Great Plains – commemorating 100-years since joining the international Goodwill movement.

From May to October, we’ve thrown a customer appreciation party at all of our retail locations in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Please watch the video above to see the highlights!