2019 Annual Report

Our Mission

"Willing Workers Employed and Community Resources Maximized"

LOCATIONS

LETTER FROM THE CEO

YEAR AT A GLANCE

COMMUNITY IMPACT

ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FINANCIALS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Letter from the CEO

It's hard to believe another year has come to an end. The dedication and hard work from our employees and continued support from the community have helped make 2019 another remarkable year at Goodwill. We continued our recycling efforts through the Neighborhood Challenge, donation drives, unattended donation bins and our home pick-up program. We once again partnered with Gateway Mall for Halloween, bringing crafts and DIY ideas to the community. Job Connection worked for the third year to connect people with job skills and training and we are excited for its continual growth in serving the community with employment services and programs. All of which we accomplished this year was guided by our mission of "Willing workers employed and community resources maximized." As I look back at 2019, I am grateful to be a part of this thriving agency and am eager to see what the upcoming year has to offer.Thank you to each and every one of you that has supported our agency. The work of Goodwill is made possible because of you. Joanne Pickrel, CEO

Locations

2100 Judson StreetLincoln, NE 68521402-438-2022

1731 O StreetLincoln, NE 68508402-477-7216

512 N. Grant AvenueYork, NE 68467402-362-6206

Job Connection1731 O StreetLincoln, NE 68508402-477-0436

6300 Apples WayLincoln, NE 68516402-421-2669

3910 N 27th StreetLincoln, NE 68521402-465-4663

4555 Vine StreetLincoln, NE 68503402-466-3223

1700 S 17th StreetLincoln, NE 68502402-438-1109

Community Partners

BBBSBig Brothers Big SistersWith funding from Goodwill, BBBS has extended employment preparation & career exploration for youth through one-on-one mentoring.www.bbbslincoln.org

Job ConnectionFree service computer lab with one-on-one assistance for individuals creating resumes, applying for jobs, & developing computer skills.

Job OutfittersYWCA Job Outfitters ProgramThrough a partnership with Goodwill, the YWCA provides qualified individuals actively seeking employment with vouchers to Goodwill for the purchase of interview & work-related clothing.www.ywcalincoln.org

CJCCommunity Justice CenterWith funding from Goodwill, CJC teaches currently incarcerated & ex-offenders the community & victim impact of their offense as well as job readiness skills.www.communityjusticecenter.org

Lincoln LiteracyWith funding from Goodwill, Lincoln Literacy assists those with limited English proficiency acquire the skills needed to search for & maintain employment.www.lincolnliteracy.org

2019 Year at a Glance

Summer Donations

NeighborhoodChallenge

Job Connection

Halloween withGateway

JOB CONNECTION

Neighborhood Challenge

Goodwill’s Job Connection, located inside their current retail location, provides an open computer lab and staff available to assist individuals with online job searches, creating resumes, cover letters, and job training skills and resources. This year they celebrated their 3 year anniversary and were able to serve 166 individuals and provided 476 units of servicethrough this program. Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska is excited to watch this program continue to grow and strengthen the Lincoln community.

HALLOWEEN WITH GATEWAY

For the second year, Lincoln Goodwill partnered with Gateway Mall for Halloween. They held a Make+Take workshop where guests glued crayons onto pumpkins and used a blow dryer to melt the crayons for a twist on the traditional carved Jack ‘O Lantern. All the materials used to decorate the pumpkins were collected from donated materials.In addition, they held a DIY pet costume contest, where dogs came dressed up in their cutest costumes from a golden retriever goldfish to labs dressed as the solar system. The mall patrons loved the puppers and gathered to watch them and their owners show off their costumes. Goodwill also took part in Gateway’s annual trick-or-treat event by collecting donated reusable totes for the 2,400+ guests. Each tote was marked with a hangtag which provided information about Goodwill’s mission and sustainability. During trick-or-treating, they held a DIY costume contest for attendees to show off their costumes and win prizes. Gateway continues to be a successful partnership that Goodwill looks forward to continuing year after year.

SUMMER DONATIONS

Goodwill’s programs are funded through revenue from donations and convenient donation options continue to grow. Goodwill was able to host 21 donation drives throughout the year. These drives collected a total of 120,066 pounds of donations. The donation bins located throughout Lincoln and York collected 160,666 pounds. Additionally, home pick-ups increased by 73 pickups from 2018 and the number continues to grow each year. In total, 1,113 pickups were completed. Whether sold or recycled, every donation is important and helps Goodwill achieve its mission, “Willing workers employed, and community resources maximized.”

NEIGHBORHOOD CHALLENGE

Beginning in April, Lincoln Goodwill held its seventh annual Neighborhood Challenge. The four-month event provides neighborhoods in the Lincoln community a convenient donation location to bring leftover items from their garage sales and cleanups. The top three neighborhoods that collect the most pounds in donations receive a cash prize to invest back into the community projects of their choosing. Nine neighborhoods participated and collectively donated over 18,000 pounds of clothing, furniture, home goods and electronics to Goodwill. The first place was awarded to the Highlands Neighborhood Association. The Wellington Greens Homeowners Association and Witherbee Neighborhood Association followed as 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Since the launch of the Neighborhood Challenge, Goodwill Industries has collected a total of 136,590 pounds!

NEIGHBORHOOD CHALLENGE

Beginning in April, Lincoln Goodwill held its seventh annual Neighborhood Challenge. The four-month event provides neighborhoods in the Lincoln community a convenient donation location to bring leftover items from their garage sales and cleanups. The top three neighborhoods that collect the most pounds in donations receive a cash prize to invest back into the community projects of their choosing. Nine neighborhoods participated and collectively donated over 18,000 pounds of clothing, furniture, home goods and electronics to Goodwill. The first place was awarded to the Highlands Neighborhood Association. The Wellington Greens Homeowners Association and Witherbee Neighborhood Association followed as 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Since the launch of the Neighborhood Challenge, Goodwill Industries has collected a total of 136,590 pounds!

INDIVIDUALS SERVED

3,943

Community Impact

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Community Service Recipients

Goodwill Academy

123 people

Retail Organization Employment

YWCA Job Outfitters

Community Support

Job Connection

15 people

85 people

259 people

23,295 people

166 people

People Served Through Our Programs

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HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE

GOODWILL EMPLOYEES

RAISED THROUGH ROUNDUP

RETAIL STORE CUSTOMERS

MATERIAL DONORS

$6,300

2,297

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$46,264.49

364,101

126,752

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DIVERTED FROM THE LANDFILL

MILLION POUNDS

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1,340,052 pounds sold & 2,012,128 pounds recycled

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260,210

POUNDS OF ELECTRONICS

8,051

34,281

1,401,489

149,596

96,366

260,210

493,115

POUNDS OF TOYS

POUNDS OF ACCESSORIES

POUNDS OF TEXTILES

POUNDS OF CARDBOARD

POUNDS OF SHOES

POUNDS OF METAL

POUNDS OF BOOKS

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POUNDS COLLECTED FROM DONATION BINS

122,066

1,075

POUNDS COLLECTED FROM DONATION DRIVES

SCHEDULED DONATION HOME PICK UPS

Expenses

Payroll & Employee Benefits

65%

Occupancy Expense

18%

Advertising & Public Relations

Licenses, Fees & Certifications

Assistance to Other Agencies

Supplies, Printing & Postage

Depreciation

Other Expenses

5%

1%

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3%

5%

1%

Revenue

Retail Sales

84%

Salvage Sales

Contributions & Other Income

5%

11%

Board of Directors

Pictured Front Left: Micki Nolan, Abby Dobson, Joanne Pickrel, Becky Bruckner. Back Left: Scott Vyskoscil, Tyler Hunt, Sally DeLair, Doug Babock. Not Pictured: Rob Simon, Laura Arp, Jan Norlander-Jensen, Rod Ardnt.