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Goodwill Southern California company history timeline

1916

In Southern California, the first Goodwill was established by Katherine Higgins, who came to Los Angeles by train with her widowed mother in 1916.

1919

In 1919, Goodwill came to Los Angeles and Goodwill Industries of Southern California was formed, which included Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

1920

Goodwill International Expands in 1920s With the Methodist church backing expansion, by 1920 there were 15 Goodwills, including Morgan Memorial.

1961

The first store in Ventura County opened in downtown Oxnard on the corner of 6th and C Street in 1961, where it remains today.

1987

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1997

In 1997, the Ventura and Santa Barbara Unit separated from the Southern California Goodwill, and was incorporated as a separate corporation, officially adopting the name Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

2001

In 2001, revenues from retail operations and other sources of income amounted to $145 million.

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Founded
1916
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Founders
Laurence H Midler
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