A message from ​our CEO

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 2023 impact on people

your 2023 impact on the pl​anet

Evansville goodwill industries and ​evansville goodwill industries ​foundation consolidated financial ​statements for 2023

Revenue

Expenses

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!

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

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.