Originally established in 1893 as the Christ Mission Settlement, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has maintained continuous service to the community for more than 100 years. Chartered as a 501(c)(3) agency, the organization currently provides and develops services to its clientele in three counties in Ohio and two in Pennsylvania. Governed by a 24-member volunteer Board of Trustees, it is an autonomous member of a network including 200 North American members and more than 30 international associate members. Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is a member of a number of professional and business associations at the national, state, regional, and local levels, and is CARF accredited.