Finding Work & Other Services

Our Job Help Centers are open to the public and are the starting point for receiving services. Our professionals are ready to help you find your way back to the career you need and the independence you desire.

Find the Job Help Center nearest you by clicking on this link or for more information about eligibility, call 210.924.8581.

Goodwill believes in asset building as the single best way to eliminate poverty in the communities we serve. Whether you need to repair your credit, access low-cost or low-fee banking services through our partnership with generations federal credit union, or simply gaining the knowledge and skills to become financially secure, we have the tools to help you and your family.

We offer other opportunities as well, including Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services that prepare taxes for free, or a savings program that matches your $1 saved with up to $8. Just a few of our Financial Strengthening Services include:

• Education, home and car savings programs
• Financial literacy courses
• Low-cost and/or low-fee banking service
• Tax return assistance
• Low-interest commercial business loans to start your own business
• And more!

Want to learn more? Stop by any Job Help Center, or call us at 210.924.8581 to locate the nearest Job Help Center.

• Job preparation, placement, retention and advancement


• Job Help Centers across the community that provide access to equipment, assist with job searches and case managers who provide resume templates, complete assessments and provide United Way referrals and supports


• Career training and certifications in fields such as Information Technology and Health Care and assistance in completing pre-requisites such as GED certificates

• Home, education and car savings programs whereby if qualified, people can save a $1 to have it matched by $3 and $4 depending upon the funded program availability


• Access to free and low-cost preventive health services through our partnership with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and University Health System


• Access to financial literacy programs and banking services that are designed to mitigate predatory lending practices


• Referrals to local programs and services such as Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid, etc.

We have a wonderful partnership with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and the University Health System, both public health agencies. Co-located at our Goodwill Store at Loop 410 and Blanco, Good Heath at Goodwill offers children's immunizations by appointment. In addition, mobile health events, such as diabetes screenings, mammograms and other services are provided throughout the year.

If you need help getting started, we can do that too at the Good Careers Academy. From GED preparation to medical and IT certification programs we can help you gain the skills needed to get ahead. You may even be eligible for a 25% discount. Conveniently co-located within our Goodwill Store at IH-10 and DeZavala, you may find directions and more information by clicking on this link or by emailing us.

Goodwill offers so many services to help those in need - need to save for that first home? How about savings for education? What about the American Dream of owning your own business? We can help you with all your dreams for the future. Here are some links you may find helpful:

Testimonials/ PSAs

The best way to learn about Goodwill's impact on people is directly from the people we serve. Please click on the links below to hear the incredible stories of success of the people in Goodwill's service delivery. Please click here to hear our PSA's.

Education Assistance

If you qualify, we can offer $3 in matching savings for every $1 saved towards education expenses. This savings allows you to attend an accredited school/college/university and pay for tuition, fees, books and training related items. Save a maximum of $250 on your own, and we'll match with a maximum of $750, for a total of $1,000!

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a resident of Bexar County and reside in the following zip codes:
• 78202
• 78203
• 78204
• 78205
• 78207
• 78210
• 78222
• 78225
• 78237
• Show proof of household employment (example: 3 paycheck stubs)
• Attend and complete Financial Literacy classes
• Meet the income eligibility guidelines

If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact us.

Homebuyer Assistance

If you qualify, we can offer $4 in matching savings for every $1 saved towards first-time home buyer expenses. Save a maximum of $1,000 on your own, and we'll match with a maximum of $4,000, for a total of $5,000!

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a resident of Bexar County and reside in the following zip codes:
• 78202
• 78203
• 78204
• 78205
• 78207
• 78210
• 78222
• 78225
• 78237
• Show proof of household employment (example: 3 paycheck stubs)
• Attend and complete Homeownership and Financial Literacy classes
• Meet the income eligibility guidelines

If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact us.

Help Starting a Business

Goodwill has partnered with Acción Texas, a premier microloan lender in the community devoted to creating and sustaining small businesses. If you've always dreamed of having your own business, stop by to discuss your options today at Goodwill. Visit any Job Help Center or contact us today.

About Acción

Acción Texas is dedicated to microlending as a strategy to help Texans become self-reliant and help communities reach their potential. To learn more about Acción, visit their website at acciontexas.org .

The United Way

Did you know that the United Way offers phone and web support for finding resources in your community? That's right, simply dial 2-1-1 for assistance, just like you would dial 4-1-1 for information. This free service to the community is also available online at www.211.org.

Goodwill Community Foundation

Need access to Microsoft training and other tools to help you in your job or life? Check out www.gcfcommunityfoundation.org, a Goodwill Community Foundation learning site devoted to free training.

Center for Health Care Services

The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) is the community mental health center for Bexar county. Its mission is to improve the lives of people with mental health situations, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges. CHCS has programs for children and adults and persons with intellectual disabilities. To visit their site, click on www.chcsbc.org or call 210.731.1300.

The City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio's Department of Community Initiatives offers support and referrals for emergency assistance and long-term solutions related to childcare, homelessness and other issues. To visit their site, click on the link www.SanAntonio.gov/comminit/index.asp or call 210.207.8198 for further details.

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

The DARS Division for Rehabilitation Services is designated as the state's principal authority on the vocational rehabilitation of Texans with disabilities, except persons with visual impairments and the legally blind. The Division's main purpose is to assist people with disabilities to participate in their communities by achieving employment of choice, living as independently as possible and accessing high quality services. www.dars.state.tx.us/drs/DRSoffices.asp