Goodwill's Impact in 2012
Goodwill is about helping people recognize and reach their full potential. As one of the top 10 Goodwills in the United States and Canada for the number of people we place in jobs each year, we have a significant and positive impact on the community.
Some of the impact we’ve had is impossible to measure. But here’s a look at significant ways Goodwill has impacted our Colorado Communities in the last year.
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- Goodwill provided 810,846 services in the community.
- Goodwill served 50,761 individuals.
- 20,158 individuals received training and career services.
- Goodwill helped 5,796 people find jobs with community employers.
- Due to the number of people we place in jobs, we consistently rank in the top 10 among 165 Goodwills in the U.S. and Canada.
- 156 individuals with disabilities worked 179,800 hours earning $1,891,000 through commercial and government contracts.
- Goodwill assisted 309 people at home with daily living needs.
- 25,181 families improved their household functioning and moved toward self-sufficiency.
- 1,495 volunteers gave 36,601 hours of their time.
- Goodwill employed 1,055 people.
- Goodwill serves 38 counties in Colorado.
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- Goodwill diverted 33,594,057 pounds of donations from landfills.
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533 tons of computers were recycled.
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Donor visits equaled 533,239.
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Customer visits equaled 1,347,717.
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$170,999 in emergency clothing vouchers were provided to 10,959 individuals in need.
These accomplishments are collective achievements thanks to the support of our partnering agencies, community businesses, volunteers, shoppers and donors and our dedicated staff and board members.
Mission Statement
Goodwill is dedicated to helping people reach their highest level of personal and economic independence.
Vision Statement
We will be satisfied with our work only when every person in our community whom we are privileged to serve has an opportunity to develop to his or her fullest potential and enjoy a maximum of abundant living.
We Value:
- The potential of the individual
- Self-worth
- Self-sufficiency
- Respect and courtesy
- Integrity and fairness
- Organizational viability
