South Carolina S 911: Goodwill Industries

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2025-2026 Bill 911 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 911

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO recognize and honor the outstanding economic 
impact, workforce leadership, and community service of Goodwill Industries in 
South Carolina and to commend its continued commitment to transforming lives 
through the power of work.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize the significant and 
measurable contributions of Goodwill Industries in the State, including 
Palmetto Goodwill and Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, 
which together operate as a mission-driven social enterprise serving 
communities across the State; and

Whereas, according to 
an independent economic impact study conducted by the Darla Moore School of 
Business at the University of South Carolina, Goodwill Industries contributed 
an estimated six hundred and thirty-eight million dollars to South Carolina's 
economy in 2024, reflecting its far-reaching influence on job creation, 
workforce participation, and community investment; and

Whereas, Goodwill's 
operations support approximately fifteen thousand jobs across South Carolina 
that would not otherwise exist, demonstrating the organization's critical role 
in sustaining employment and strengthening the State's labor force during a 
period of continued workforce shortages; and

Whereas, in 2024 alone, 
Goodwill delivered career and employment services to more than twenty-three thousand 
South Carolinians, helping individuals enter or re-enter the workforce and 
equipping them with the skills and credentials necessary to achieve long-term 
economic stability; and

Whereas, these efforts 
resulted in more than ten thousand individuals being placed into employment in 
2024, with an average starting wage of sixteen dollars and fifty cents per 
hour, contributing to higher household earnings and reduced reliance on public 
assistance; and

Whereas, since 2017, 
Goodwill has served approximately two hundred fifty thousand South Carolinians, 
including working-age adults, young people entering the workforce, older 
adults, veterans and military family members, individuals with disabilities, 
and justice-involved individuals, ensuring access to opportunity for 
populations often facing barriers to employment; and

Whereas, through its 
network of retail stores, donation centers, and career and training centers 
across the State, Goodwill delivers day-to-day benefits that extend beyond 
retail operations to include workforce development, education assistance, 
increased community spending, and long-term economic growth; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate commend Goodwill Industries for advancing the dignity 
of work, strengthening communities, and serving as a trusted partner in 
building a resilient and inclusive state economy. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor the outstanding economic impact, 
workforce leadership, and community service of Goodwill Industries in South 
Carolina and commend its continued commitment to transforming lives through the 
power of work.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the leadership of Palmetto 
Goodwill and Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina 

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