Goodwill Gulf Coast

Free services include early childhood resources, GED and English Language Learner classes, and a wide range of help for work training and job search assistance. Free GED Classes offered at several locations including on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4p.m. at Ben May Main Library in the Technology Center. Registration is required, learn more. Medical and disability services are available as well.  

• Goodwill Gulf Coast is partnering with Mobile Public Library to offer small GED classes, tailored to YOU, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Technology Center at the Ben Main May Library. You must sign up in advance before joining the class. Complete the form to be entered into the state system and enroll in the class. To enroll, click HERE. For more information about GED classes, call LaToya with Goodwill Gulf Coast at 251-300-6278.

The We Share program provides equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and personal care items, available at no cost, with limited funding from the Alabama Department of Rehab (STAR program). Medical equipment is available for anyone at all our retail stores (ask a cashier, items subject to availability).

Kaleidoscope is a program for younger adults who have recently transitioned out of high school and other non-senior adults who desire to remain active and engaged in structured daytime learning and recreational activities. Our goal is to help adults with developmental and/or other disabilities to enhance skills and characteristics important to personal growth, happiness and self-sufficiency through meaningful and challenging group activities. The program operates in Mobile on our Gordon Smith campus, Monday – Friday (7:30 – 5:00).

Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, low to moderate income families are able to file a Federal and State return for free with assistance from a volunteer, IRS-certified and trained tax preparer.

Goodwill Gulf Coast operates an inclusive child development center in partnership with the local school system in Mobile. Children of all abilities receive high quality instruction with small child-staff ratios. Our center is located in Mobile off Old Shell Road at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church.