Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries (LLGI) has a long history of supporting those with unique needs and disabilities. Our priority is to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion remains prevalent within our organization and our workforce. We encourage you to check this page regularly as we update our work and activities embracing diversity at LLGI.

World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day (WKD) is a global celebration of compassion, first observed in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement (WKM). This special day encourages individuals everywhere to practice acts of kindness, no matter how small, and make a positive impact on their communities.

This year, on Wednesday, November 13th, Land of Lincoln Goodwill (LLGI) invites you to join us in fostering awareness of how simple acts of kindness can transform lives and uplift society as a whole.

At LLGI, we believe that kindness has the power to change lives—just as employment does. Our mission is to break down barriers to employment by providing career services, training, and opportunities that promote empowerment, self-sufficiency, and independence. Like kindness, work is a pathway to a brighter, more fulfilling future, and we’re committed to creating that path for as many individuals as possible.

Our 15 retail stores in Central Illinois play a crucial role in supporting this mission. Each purchase and donation contributes directly to providing people with the tools they need to succeed. When you donate unwanted clothing, household items, or even your time as a volunteer, you are fueling change and making a real difference in our community. Every act of kindness matters.

This World Kindness Day, we encourage you to make a meaningful impact. Consider buying a gift card at one of our retail stores to support a neighbor in need, or share kindness by donating unused household items at one of our donation centers. Your generosity helps create jobs and offers friends and community members the chance to build better, more independent lives.

Join us in spreading kindness and empowerment this World Kindness Day—together, we can transform our communities through the power of work and compassion

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World Kindness Day

Faces of Good

Our mission supports a diverse population. Read our success stories here.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Statement

LLGI recognizes our employee’s differences in age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, national origin, language, race, religion, family and marital status, social-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation and other unique attributes. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities and talent our employees bring to the workplace represents an essential part of our culture.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Strategic Intent

LLGI will be realistic, open, flexible and progressive as we embrace diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our organization will remain accountable to these values.