A Storm Lake United Ribbon cutting was held outside of the Goodwill store on West Milwaukee Avenue this (Tues) afternoon to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Goodwill of the Great Plains.
Storm Lake Mayor Mike Porsch read a proclamation and made a statement as part of the ceremony…
Goodwill of the Great Plains started as Wall Street Mission in Sioux City in 1890, and joined the international Goodwill movement in 1923.
Goodwill of the Great Plains President and CEO Briget Solomon says the non-profit organization remains steady in its mission…
Goodwill was founded by Spirit Lake native Edgar J. Helms. The Storm Lake Goodwill store opened in 1998.
Goodwill served over 30-thousand people last year through mission programming funded in part by over 20 retail stores.
