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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!

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930,634

Transactions across our 14 ​stores supporting our mission ​and programs serving the ​tristate area.

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340,196

Donations of gently used ​goods in 2023 which are sold ​in our stores to fund our ​mission!

your 2023 impact on people

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643

Total individuals participated ​in 4 employment programs ​across the tristate area.

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133

Individuals with a disability ​gained work skills and ​employment assistance ​through a Goodwill program.

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48

Individuals who were impacted ​by the justice system received ​second chances through a ​Goodwill program.

Older People Community

174

older job seekers (55 years ​and older) improved their ​employment readiness ​through on-the-job training.

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46%

Of Evansville Goodwill team ​members received support ​through the GoodGuide Program.

your 2023 impact on the pl​anet

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4,164,689

Pounds of materials diverted ​from landfills through our stores ​and recycling.

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78,166

pounds of computers and ​computer parts recycled through ​the Dell Reconnect Program.

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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

$1,038,26​3

$175,7​01

$106,2​69

$25,404,1​40

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

www.evvgoodwill.org

@evvgoodwill

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