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Receptionists Spotlight-Brian

Our amazing receptionists at our Support Center are an essential part of our team! They effectively communicate with the public and are fantastic at their jobs! Brian has been working at the reception desk and been in the Pre-Vocational Training Program for a little over a year. He is an excellent addition to the receptionist team!

Jack-Bear Country USA

What I like about my job at Bear Country USA is the animals are very entertaining to watch. This job gives me the chance to hug a bear eventually. I will have more opportunities to interact with the animals when taking care of them during the winter.

Jack on the job at Bear Country USA
The bears Jack monitors at Bear Country USA
The tower Jack monitors the bears

Outlet Center is expanding hours!

We are excited to announce that the Goodwill Outlet Center will be expanding it’s hours of operation!

Starting October 21, 2020, the Outlet Center will be open Wednesday-Saturday from 10am to 8pm.

The Goodwill Outlet Center is located at 3100 W. 4th St., Sioux City, IA next to our retail store. We invite the community to come out and experience the thrill of the hunt. You can expect to find deep discounts by buying items by the pound (with the exception of furniture, electronics and large items).

The outlet store allows Goodwill to give a second chance to items that do not sell in our stores. This helps Goodwill further decrease contribution to landfills and maximizes every donation. Goodwill makes every effort to recycle items that do not sell through our retail program.

Shoe & Mitten Program Details for 2020


Sioux City Shoe & Mitten Program

Goodwill’s Sioux City Shoe & Mitten Program for 2020 will not take place this year to maintain safe practices during the ongoing pandemic. In place of this event Goodwill is partnering with local organizations to provide new shoes, socks, a hat and mittens to elementary aged children in need throughout the Siouxland community. There will not be a Shoe & Mitten Program onsite at Goodwill this year, although, we look forward to resuming the annual tradition in 2021!

Sioux Falls Shoe & Mitten Program

This year, Goodwill of the Great Plains’ three Sioux Falls, SD locations will host individual events for the Shoe and Mitten Program. This annual tradition provides new shoes, socks, a hat and mittens to elementary aged children in need. Families may visit one of the Sioux Falls Goodwill locations to register their child(ren) to participate. Registrations will be limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sioux Falls Locations: 4701 E 41st Street; 120 N. Kiwanis or 3400 S Norton Ave.

Rapid City Shoe & Mitten Program

Goodwill’s Rapid City Shoe & Mitten Program for 2020 will not take place this year to maintain safe practices during the ongoing pandemic. In place of this event, Goodwill is partnering with local organizations to provide new shoes, socks, a hat and mittens to elementary aged children in need throughout the Rapid City community. We look forward to resuming this annual tradition in 2021!

Outlying Locations: Aberdeen, Brookings, LeMars, Marshall, Mason City, Mitchell, Norfolk, Pierre, Spencer, Storm Lake, Watertown, Worthington, Yankton

Goodwill of the Great Plains locations will continue to host the annual Shoe and Mitten Program for 2020, with modifications to the distribution process to maintain safe practices during the ongoing pandemic. Please visit your participating local Goodwill of the Great Plains location to register your elementary aged child(ren). Registrations will be limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participating Goodwill Locations:
Aberdeen, SD; Brookings, SD; LeMars, IA; Marshall, MN; Mason City, IA; Mitchell, SD; Norfolk, NE; Pierre, SD; Spencer, IA; Storm Lake, IA; Watertown, SD; Worthington, MN and Yankton, SD.

Fort Dodge, IA will also be participating in the Shoe and Mitten Program, offering shoes, socks, hats and mitten for preschoolers ages 3-5.