Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Changing lives and communities through the power of work.
About
Donated goods/retail operations Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids' donated goodwill/retail operations is a social enterprise consisting of 19 retail stores, an outlet center, and an aftermarket recycling center. These operations provide transitional paid work experiences for individuals while giving them opportunity to access programs and services including (but not limited to) work and life skills training, job skills training, connection to resources to address work barriers, and supportive services to reach their career goals. Employees at stores in the retail operations are also offered access to 'Blue Print', an employee development program designed to grow the earning power of individuals though skill development and training that qualifies workers for promotion within Goodwill or a better job in the community. Donated goods/retail also generates funds that support Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids' many workforce development programs serving the community participants as described in Part III Section 1.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Our mission is: "changing lives and communities through the power of work." we accomplish this by providing programs and services to employees and program participants who come from our community. these services increase work and life skills, add new job skills, address work barriers, and provide career planning and support to assist people towards their fullest work potential. goodwill industries of greater grand rapids helps individuals overcome barriers to employment including (but not limited to) disability, poverty, offender status, lack of basic education skills, and homelessness.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Our mission is: "changing lives and communities through the power of work." we accomplish this by providing programs and services to employees and program participants who come from our community. these services increase work and life skills, add new job skills, address work barriers, and provide career planning and support to assist people towards their fullest work potential. goodwill industries of greater grand rapids helps individuals overcome barriers to employment including (but not limited to) disability, poverty, offender status, lack of basic education skills, and homelessness.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as MI.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 3035 PRAIRIE STREET, GRANDVILLE, MI, 49418.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 1184 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $807,602.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1966.
- The organization pays $16,407,345 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $306 in fundraising expenses.
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