Transforming
Transforming
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Lives
2023 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT
A message from our CEO
Dear Friends of Goodwill,
As we reflect on 2023, I am proud to share our accomplishments and thank you for your unwavering support. Whether you’re a donor, shopper, or volunteer, your role in changing lives through the power of work is invaluable. This Annual Report highlights the personal stories behind our success, made possible by you.
We began the year with renovations at 5001 Washington Avenue in Evansville. The former Sears building will become a modern workspace, a new store, and host The Excel Center, a free charter high school for adults offering diplomas, college credits, and career certificates. This initiative, supported by community and business leaders, will help address the educational needs of nearly 13,000 adults in the area and is set to open in Fall 2024.
Our GoodGuide program had a successful year, assisting employees with personal and employment challenges. Additionally, 172 community members enhanced their digital skills through Goodskills Academy’s free classes.
Generous public donations fueled our 14 retail stores, leading to 313,643 transactions and an 11.39% increase in sales, supporting our mission.
I am proud of our achievements and excited for the future. Thank you to everyone—donors, shoppers, supporters, partners, volunteers, board members, and team members. Together, we are helping people and communities thrive through the power of relationships, education, and work.
With a grateful heart,
Connie Ralph, President & CEO
Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc.
AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, we’re on a mission to help people, families, and communities thrive through the power of relationships, education, and work.
From Aspiration to Achievement
Vicky embarked on her journey with the Goodwill Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in September 2022 with a clear goal: to work with children, ideally in an elementary school setting. From the onset, her SCSEP employment specialist, Andre, recognized Vicky’s exceptional office skills and brought her on as a participant assistant. In this role, Vicky became an invaluable asset, significantly supporting both the program participants and Andre. Her experience as a participant assistant was transformative. Vicky honed her communication skills, learning to engage professionally with host agency directors and fellow participants. She gained a deep understanding of the SCSEP program, mastering the timelines for services and the expectations for successful exits. Collaborating with Goodwill’s Director of Digital Skills Development and Instruction, Vicky significantly enhanced her digital literacy. Through her dedication and professional development, Vicky’s aspirations came to fruition. She achieved her dream of working with children by securing a position with Owensboro Public Schools as a bus monitor. Vicky’s journey is a testament to her resilience, growth, and unwavering commitment to her goals. Her story inspires others, proving that with the right support and determination, dreams can indeed become reality.
rising from adversity
In August 2019, Christi was released from prison and soon after attended a job fair at the Old National Events Plaza. Feeling defeated after discovering that most employers did not hire people who were previously incarcerated, she eventually approached the Goodwill table. There, we were able to offer her a glimmer of hope and scheduled an interview for the following day. Despite having a criminal record, Goodwill hired her. Starting part-time at the Green River Road location processing soft goods in the plant, she was promoted within four months to Lead Sales Associate and transferred to the First Avenue store. After maintaining this position for about a year and half, she applied for a key holder position. It took several attempts, but perseverance paid off, and she secured the role. When efforts to improve efficiency began in Goodwill stores, she attended the initial implementation event and was offered an Assistant Manager in Training position by the corporate office. Grateful for the opportunity, she accepted and became the Assistant Manager of the Boonville store in March 2023. Christi states that Goodwill has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to second chances, and she is proud to be part of the Goodwill family.
“I will be forever grateful for the opportunities that this organization has given me.”
your GOODWILL donations and purchases made an impact in 2023!
930,634
Transactions across our 14 stores supporting our mission and programs serving the tristate area.
340,196
Donations of gently used goods in 2023 which are sold in our stores to fund our mission!
your 2023 impact on people
643
Total individuals participated in 4 employment programs across the tristate area.
133
Individuals with a disability gained work skills and employment assistance through a Goodwill program.
48
Individuals who were impacted by the justice system received second chances through a Goodwill program.
174
older job seekers (55 years and older) improved their employment readiness through on-the-job training.
46%
Of Evansville Goodwill team members received support through the GoodGuide Program.
your 2023 impact on the planet
4,164,689
Pounds of materials diverted from landfills through our stores and recycling.
78,166
pounds of computers and computer parts recycled through the Dell Reconnect Program.
498,113
pounds of scrap metal recycled and diverted from the landfill.
14 stores. 3 states.
1 mission.
14 stores. 3 states.
1 mission.
Evansville goodwill industries and evansville goodwill industries foundation consolidated financial statements for 2023
Revenue
Expenses
Public Support
Indirect Support - UW
Rehab Fees
Grant Revenue
Change in Beneficial Interest
Contributions - Donated Goods
Program Services
Store Sales
Salvage Sales
Investment Return
Other Revenue
Special Events Revenue (Net of Expenses)
Total Revenues:
$205,005
$392
$151,869
$833,219
$24,276
$5,873,692
$15,945,119
$1,050,335
$1,038,263
$175,701
$106,269
$25,404,140
Retail Employment Training & Services
Job Training & Employment Services
Facility Costs for Program and Retail Operations
Administration of Community and Retail Impact
Payments to National Organizations
Fundraising
Total Expenses:
$16,590,309
$1,370,566
$818,175
$1,472,672
$157,938
$36,498
$20,446,158
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SUPPORTERS!
Community Builders
$7,500 to $19,999
Business Communications Solutions
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
Danco Construction Inc.
Fifth Third Bank
Law Office of R. Scott Plain, Jr.
Liberty Federal Credit Union
Norman & Margaret Shane
Empowering Advocates
$1,000 to $7,499
Altstadt’s
Bower-Suhrheinrich Fund
Deaconess Hospital
Dr. Llewellyn Lieber Charitable Fund
The Estate of Edward Diamond
The Hollander Group
Intek Inc.
James R. Duncan Trust
J. Trockman & Sons
Kemper CPA
Mutual of America
Old National Bank
Preferred Construction
Schultheis Insurance
Tucker Publishing Group
Changemakers
$50 to $999
Ann Luebbe
Brooksie Smith
Carlada Patterson
Carol A. Wells
Carrie Hanebutt
Cheryl Kuchna
Dan Bean
David Woosley
Don Williams
Gene Warren, Jr.
Jayci Vaughn
Kiersten Saltwick
Kimberly Herrell
Mark Graninger
Mary Johnson
Matt Tapp
Michael Newman
Mike West
Michelle Ramacciotti
Michelle Smith
Robert Patten
Samuel Dye
Steve D. Moore
Timothy Fiedler
A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT
During the 2023 Fifth Third Bank Turkey Day 5K, 2,358 families and friends joined us on Thanksgiving morning to support our mission and give back before giving thanks. Through the support of our sponsors and participants in this annual fundraiser, we raised more than $105,000 in support of opening The Excel Center Evansville Southeast, a free adult high school, in 2024!
Disclaimer: There is a possibility that some supporters may have been missed from this list. In this case, we sincerely apologize to any supporters that may have been missed.
Executive Team
Connie Ralph
President & CEO
Brandy Smith
Vice President
Mission Services
Amanda Simmons
Vice President
Finance
Bryan Baker
Vice President
Donated Goods Retail
Juanita Rager
Vice President
Human Resources
Board of Directors
Board Officers:
Directors:
Directors Emeritus:
Michelle Ramacciotti
Chairperson
Dan Bean
Dr. Jerry Brocksmith
Clare Esche
Danny E. Glass
Cheryl Kuchna
Carlada Patterson
Kiersten Saltwick
Matt Tapp
Daniel E. Temme
Gene Warren, Jr.
Mike West
Edgar Ancona
C. Michael Ballard
Moretta Bosley
Betty Hermann
Randy Wheeler
Barbara Whipkey
Carrie Hanebutt
Chairperson-Elect
Jared McIntosh
Secretary
Don R. Williams
Treasurer
500 S. Green River Road
Evansville, IN 47715
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