Goodwill's Service in 2016 Impacted Lives and Our Communities
 Helping People Get Back to Work and Gain Greater Independence

In 2016, Goodwill's service to individuals and the communities remained strong in the wake of funding cuts and shifting shopping patterns that resulted in lower sales in Goodwill stores. Goodwill assisted 45,632 people through job training and employment programs and helped to place 4,067 individuals in competitive community employment with an average wage at placement of $10.54 per hour. Individuals also earned 1,335 industry recognized credentials that enabled them to enter the workforce at a higher wage, and with the opportunity to advance their skills and grow within their chosen career. These are youth, adults, and seniors in our communities with disabilities, disadvantages, and those who have lost their job due to company closing or layoff that are now on the road to achieving greater independence. 

Goodwill Announces New Board Leadership
New Officers and new Directors lead the Board in 2017
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides vital support through guidance and fiduciary responsibilities. The board is comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds and fairly represents the geographical regions served by the organization. 
Working for Independence Breakfast Recap
Events in Roanoke and Lynchburg Raised Funds to Support the Mission

Goodwill hosted two Working for Independence Breakfast events to support the mission of the organization during the last quarter of 2016. The events took place on November 3rd at the Sheraton in Roanoke and on December 1st at the Craddock Terry Hotel in Lynchburg. Over 275 people attended the breakfast events, which highlighted the impact that Goodwill together with its donors is having on our community.
 
UVA Students Impact Charlottesville Community through Volunteer Service
Sixteen Students Volunteer Time and Expertise at Charlottesville Workforce
Once again this year, students from UVA's Madison House volunteered at the Charlottesville Workforce Center, making a dramatic contribution to the center's efforts. The goal of Madison House, the Volunteer Center for University of Virginia students, is for service programs to address the needs of the community, as well as personal growth objectives of individuals who volunteer.
SunTrust Foundation Presents Goodwill with Lighting the Way Award and Grant
The $50,000 Grant Will Support Goodwill's Reality Check Program
 
On Monday, October 31st the SunTrust Foundation presented Goodwill Industries of the Valleys with its Lighting the Way Award for Goodwill's Reality Check program.  The award, which included a $50,000 grant, recognizes non-profit organizations for their support of sustainable financial well-being initiatives. Goodwill's Reality Check program was selected for the impact it is having on youth and developing an understanding of financial principals at an early age.

Retail Trends Nationwide Impact Goodwill Stores
The Shift to Online Shopping Means Lower Sales in Traditional Goodwill Stores
 
Retailers nationwide are feeling the pinch as customers are choosing alternatives to walking into traditional brick and mortar retail stores. Goodwill is no different. Throughout 2016 Goodwill's retail sales have struggled to meet targets. But for Goodwill, missed targets don't represent unrealized profits; instead it means those dollars are not available to support job training and employment programs for people in our community.

We Are in This Together
A message from our President & CEO, Bruce Phipps

With the disruptive nature of our last political season, I think it is important that we all embrace a set of core values that will bring unity to our communities. We all want the country to come together, however it becomes increasingly difficult when the facts are distorted, untrue stories are told, or when the news takes words out of context. We find ourselves in unsettled times and organizations like Goodwill can help in the healing process.

                             


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Goodwill Mission
Helping people and families in our
community achieve a better life
through  work and independence.
Goodwill Vision
Through the work of Goodwill all 
people  with have the opportunity
to achieve their greatest potential.

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