Goodwill Industries of Acadiana is a non-profit organization serving the Acadiana region of Louisiana, operating as an independent affiliate of Goodwill Industries International. Founded to serve the eight-parish region of Acadiana, the organization focuses on providing job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people who face employment barriers. The organization operates multiple retail stores throughout the Acadiana region, where it sells donated clothing, furniture, household items, and other goods. These retail operations serve as the primary funding source for its workforce development programs and community services. Goodwill Industries of Acadiana also maintains job training centers and career service locations that offer various programs including skills assessment, job readiness training, and placement assistance. Through its operations, the organization emphasizes environmental sustainability by promoting the reuse and recycling of donated items, helping to divert millions of pounds of goods from local landfills annually. The organization maintains partnerships with local businesses and organizations to create employment opportunities for program participants. Goodwill Industries of Acadiana operates under a social enterprise model, using revenue from its retail operations to fund its charitable mission while providing employment opportunities within its own operations.