“Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina helps people become independent through education and training leading to job placement." Goodwill assists thousands of South Carolinians in their quest for independence each year. We believe in the power of work. We have witnessed its power to transform lives. Work helps build self-confidence, friendship, creativity, empowerment, trust, and independence. Goodwill’s mission is to prepare people with employment barriers for work so that they can reach their potential and life goals. Everyone deserves a chance to have these things in life. Goodwill provides that chance.