Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC®), a Durham-based tax-exempt organization, focuses on employment, education, and life-enrichment opportunities throughout 51 counties throughout Eastern North Carolina. GIENC® is affiliated with Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (GII), a network of more than 157 community-based Goodwills throughout the United States and Canada. GIENC® employs over 200 individuals within 41 Employment Program Centers, where employees earn an average of $20 per hour including benefits.