Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC®) continues to be a leader in an era of change by providing innovative employment, educational, and life enrichment opportunities to local and regional communities throughout eastern North Carolina. Based in Durham, North Carolina, GIENC is affiliated with Goodwill Industries International, a network of 155 autonomous community-based organizations across the United States and Canada. GIENC provides over 300 employment opportunities within its 42 Employment Program Centers. Proceeds from Goodwill donation centers and stores fund grants given to community partners, aid in combating food insecurity and homelessness, provide free educational resources and school kits, and support employment program initiatives.