Goodwill of the Great Plains

2014 Annual Report

Goodwill of the Great Plains is pleased to share its Annual Report to demonstrate how community support translates to mission. This year we will celebrate our 125th Year Anniversary of services! The services we offer reach across a six hundred mile wide territory in portions of four states. Goodwill of the Great Plains continues to grow its footprint of service to residents of Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota. Goodwill of the Great Plains serves a broad array of people with a wide range of in-depth programs, including, but not limited to youth services, veteran services, job coaching, pre-vocational services, vocational training, community integration, and adult day services. Helping people achieve independence through employment is core to our mission. In the pages to follow you will read four stories of some of the remarkable individuals impacted by Goodwill’s mission. We are proud of the success achieved by each individual who enters our doors. Thanks to donors, shoppers, and funding from government and businesses in 2014, Goodwill of the Great Plains was able to serve 16,133 individuals in achieving their dreams. Our future is bright! As we celebrate 125 years of serving our mission across our territory, we are energized with plans to grow our services and assist even more individuals to reach success and greater heights through engagement in new opportunities and partnerships.

John HantlaPresident and CEO

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Building Independence, Quality of Life and Work Opportunities.

Mission Statement

Compassion, Integrity, Potential, Achievement and Dignity.

Core Values

Leadership Message

We Create a World of Dignity and Compassion

by Putting People to Work.

Vision Statement

2014-2015 Board MembersBruce Odson – ChairJan Poulson – Vice ChairTerry Keime – Secretary/TreasurerDan Pecaut

John B. AndersonCindy SchubertEd ArshemRhea Geary

Dale JansCol. Brian MillerDr. Amir AndrawisDolores Guest

Pam MillerMark PuetzSandra Runde

Dr. Robert Dunker – EmeritusFred Wells – EmeritusGlenn LeGrand – Emeritus

Aaron RichieMaturing with help from GoodwillAaron came to Goodwill when he was 17 as part of his school’s Year 13 program, later completing Goodwill’s Habilitation program. At Goodwill, Aaron learned how to be independent and do things like grocery shopping, riding a bus, and managing money. Now, Aaron is involved in Pre-Vocational training at Goodwill, which someday could help him get a job in the community. “Here they have me working all over the place. I load the tables, run the pallet jack, and clean the bathroom in the Adult Daycare Program. I like work.”

Aaron shares how he has matured with Goodwill’s help. “On December 1st I moved out of my mom’s house. I am now 25 and live in a Crossroads duplex with 2 roommates. I get along well with them. We play cards and I love to play video games.”

“I love Goodwill. I ask a lot of questions and they don’t mind. The people here are very supportive and give me courage to do things.”

Cara Golding Finding Stability through the Power of WorkCara grew up on a farm on the Colorado/Nebraska border. In 2000, her husband got a job in Florida, so they headed there to start their lives together. Life was good. She has a paralegal degree and held jobs as a legal and executive assistant.

Things turned the wrong way when Cara was injured and became hooked on prescription drugs. Her supplier introduced her to other substances and her life took a spiral. “I eventually lost everything and was in and out of 30-day treatment programs, but I couldn’t break the cycle of addiction.”

Down and out with no place to go, Cara’s sister encouraged her to move to South Sioux City, NE. Shortly after she arrived she relapsed and ended up at Jackson Recovery. “The first few months were extremely hard. I never want to go through that again.” Cara graduated in eight months, and transferred to the Sanctuary at Jackson Recovery for another year of treatment.

One day Cara came to Goodwill with a voucher for clothing. While shopping in the store, she noticed Goodwill’s Connection Center. She learned about Goodwill’s job search assistance and free technology access. Required to get a job for her treatment program, Cara received assistance putting together a great resume. “The people in the Connection Center told me they saw something in me I had trouble seeing in myself.”

After volunteering at Goodwill to get a feel for working, Cara eventually applied and got a job at Goodwill. “I am very grateful to all the wonderful and supportive people at Goodwill for helping me believe in myself again.”

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The Power of Work

Free Access to Computers, Internet, and One-on-One Computer HelpGoodwill operates multiple Connection Centers across our territory. Located inside many of our retail stores, Connection Centers are computer and internet rooms with patient staff ready to help job seekers get online, search and apply for jobs, check email, and more!

Paid Work TrainingGoodwill vocational training programs can give individuals work experience and teach skills needed to be hired. Our professional staff coach individuals through work at Goodwill while receiving a steady paycheck. This training is available as 6-week program or longer and is for all who meet entry criteria.

A Job and a PaycheckA job at Goodwill is a good move. Goodwill employs individuals in a variety of positions including retail, production, donations, administration, mission services, transportation, warehousing and more! We are always looking for qualified, eager and dedicated help.

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Quality of Life CareCompassionate Adult Day Program for Elderly or Disabled IndividualsGoodwill’s Adult Day program offers a safe, fun atmosphere with a high staff-to-participant ratio focused on quality of life for those who meet our entry criteria. Funding can be private or waivers for intellectual disability, brain injuries, ill and handicap, Alzheimer’s, and elderly.

Independence for Adults with DisabilitiesOur Nebraska Day Services is DHHS certified and based at Camp Goodwill. Individuals develop soft skill goals as well as engage in work training while learning independent living skills.

Goal-Based Life Skills Education for Individuals with Intellectual DisabilitiesAt Goodwill, we help individuals with intellectual disabilities meet personal goals and grow as individuals. Our Day Habilitation program teaches daily living skills, goal setting, socialization, and community engagement in a fun, energetic setting for those who meet our entry criteria.

Youth ServicesSummer Camp for 8-12 Year OldsCamp Goodwill runs multiple weeklong overnight summer camps for kids. Kids enjoy fun and educational time swimming, canoeing, hiking, arts and crafts, making friends and more!

A High School Diploma/GED, a Stipend and a Place to BelongGoodwill’s nationally recognized YouthBuild program gives 16-24 year olds an opportunity to get a high school diploma or equivalent, a stipend, and real-world job experience in the construction industry.

Paid Job Training for Special Education StudentsOur Youth Employment Services program helps special education students with the difficult transition to adulthood and employment while earning paid work experience. Available to youth 17-21 years old with an Individualized Education Plan.

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Shopping is exciting at Goodwill because you never know what you will find.At Goodwill, it is easy to find value as well as quality, name-brand merchandise. While we stock our shelves with amazing deals and unbelievable finds, our biggest reward is fulfilling our mission of providing work opportunities. Your purchases and donations help change lives.

New merchandise arrives daily thanks to generous donations. You never know what you will find when you shop one of our stores or shop online.

www.shopgoodwill.com/scia or www.shopgoodwill.com/sfsd

GoodShred is the perfect solution for all your shredding needs!Companies in need of secure document destruction: contract with Goodwill’s GoodShred. Not only does Goodwill recycle thousands of pounds of paper each year, it helps put people to work in our secure, compliant facility. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, GoodShred serves all of South Dakota and portions of Iowa and Nebraska.

Shopping is exciting at Goodwill because you never know what you will find.Shopping is exciting at Goodwill because you never know what you will find.

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Financial Data to Report

2014 Mission Investment: $366,000

2014 Total Expenses: $19.9 Million

2014 Total Revenue: $20.2 Million

84 cents of every dollar At Goodwill of the Great Plains

supports mission.

over $9.5 million in wages Goodwill of the Great Plains paid

to over 800 people in 2014.

Christian Sandoval Apprentice Electrician Thanks Those Who Supported HimChristian knew that high school was not a good fit for him. “A group of kids were always doing things to set me off. When I could not take it anymore, I got into fights. That’s how I ended up in the juvenile court system and on probation.”

Following advice from his sister, Christian applied to Goodwill’s YouthBuild program, a yearlong alternative school setting teaching trade skills and leadership with a high school curriculum. “I started YouthBuild and it was totally different. It was a lot smaller and you can learn at your own pace. I really like the carpentry part, and the people at YouthBuild really supported me.” Christian excelled in YouthBuild and graduated in less than a year.

Life got even better for Christian after graduation. YouthBuild staff saw Christian’s potential and recommended him for a position with an electrical company. “I am a ‘Construction Wireman One,’ which means I help do all kinds of things to get ready for the job site like wiring outlets, running pipe, and assembling light fixtures. I take classes every Friday and after five years, I will become a journeyman electrician.”

“YouthBuild changed my life. My mom always told me to ‘get away from those people, they aren’t your friends.’ She was right. I found out what friendship was all about at YouthBuild.”

Ogy Pena Getting Stronger Every Day at GoodwillOgy’s story starts in Texas where she and her four boys were living with her in-laws. Her husband of 20 years took off for Sioux Falls, SD and was not sending any money. She was working but was not making enough to get by. After a bad event with her father-in-law, Ogy’s family was kicked out and she was desperate to find a place to live.

Things took a turn for the worse when Ogy was introduced to a man who offered high pay to traffic drugs. “I was desperate to get a roof over my kids’ heads so I agreed. Three months later, I was arrested and sentenced three years in prison. My sister in Yankton, SD agreed to take care of my boys.”

After being released from prison, Ogy arrived in Yankton, SD with nothing but the clothes on her back. The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulations helped her get into the TANF program, which led her to Goodwill. “This changed my life. Nickie and John, my bosses, help me out in every way they can. Their support helps me to do things I never thought I could. Goodwill is why every day I get a little bit stronger and more independent, which comes in handy trying to raise four teenage boys by myself.”

As for her future, Ogy shares that she recently got her own place to live. “It’s not much but we are all together. Once my boys grow and are on their own, I want to work on my GED. I was two credits from getting it in prison.”

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In Kind DonorsStaplesTyson Fresh MeatsWells FargoLantis FireworksSioux City ExplorersLarry BookSioux City MusketeersCitibankPepsi Cola

Goodwill Employee Internal GivingIn gratitude of those caring employees, who supported the mission of Goodwill of the Great Plains. In 2014, 148 employees contributed $13,307.

Individual DonorsJerome ErnzenPatrick PridieGeorge KourpiasJohn WatsonNaomi MartinIrving DeanBrenda RunyanDon WallHelen RoseRoberta ReidelerJim HanksGene BellerClifford ToftDarrell SchaperAdell EusticeJohn GreveAudrey PoppWarren ScholtenRobert CraigmileRuss WermersRon Reedy

Roger GlasnappRobert ReinhartFlo BuehlerKenneth JohannsenMargaret TalbottMerrill RehnstromSylva KiernanKen Vande BrakeAl SchreiberTim RollingerMerle SimonsenArlin HinkeldeyDon SchneiderJune BremerJudy JungeNorman BarkerGary ReevesViolet SchultzWayne MartyCraig ConoverCraig AndersonJan Van BruggenCasey Van RoekelBob OeffnerJim WebsterScott SchubertRussell WermersJohn MichalskyGary MennenBriget SolomonDr. Edward BotteiDean WilliamsJohn HantlaArlene RoemmichWayne FuhrmanJan PoulsonLarry WilliamsJeff DeGrootBrian PorterfieldJack KrageMary SmithPatrick FlynnThomas Malloy

Roger VanklompenburgJack LawrensonFred KarpukSkip PerleyDouglas PatrickJulie KleinMike WalshTom SchryverKenneth BrownMarvin BoesRonald KrageJohn AndersonGarrett SmithRonald HartmanStacey GerhartMark VikstenBrad BornholtzLouise PersingerDr. John BallerDaniel EveristFred WellsEdith CasadayJulie Davies-RoostRachelle BarnumRuth SimonMelvin ForslingLori HegerGerald FosterRyan NelsonSteve SchmidtMarvin WinterMary Ellen McGuirkJeanette BobeenRhea GearyLarry BookLarry MeinenPaul RoisenRichard ThoresonCharles JohnsonRuth HantlaJan ReeseKal KletschkeJudy Harrison

Colleen MolskowDan PecautHelen FiihrHarry Vander PolMary Jane RozeboomWilliam TobinKarleen SmitsFrances WyniaMarcie MuckeyGordon OhmV. Jean AhrenstorffJacob De JongNeil HeiserLetha GenterJacqueline MundtCarl TobenEmogene AndrewsWayne WastaWilliam BolandCharles HelmsFred AmundsonJames HansenJohn MillerHarold TeerinkAllan StoweDave ManningMary Arlene SchulzBetty DurfeePatrick WalshTerrance RyanTerry KeimePam MillerRegina RothQuentin DurwardTony OlsonRobert DunkerLaura GerkinSonny KellenBruce OdsonArlan YarrowDan KirbyDale Jans

Bob WilberLouis RenschNick GussoBrian BaumanAnne MorstadJoanne HaaseClifford BaughmanRick OttenRussell PetersonFrank McGreeRick LauritsenLewis StormVic PearsonMarvin RosbergCindy KelloggMarguerite StageKathy BousquetVicky JohnsonLinda JeffersonEdward H. Matney IIIJan C. JohansenDavid OlsenJanet MallattVivian OlsonDarrell DavidchickKim and Bill LansfordJohn MartinJennie LentD. Carlton Shull

Business DonorsLibersky Auto RepairSanitary Services Inc.ConvergysTriview Communications Inc.Great Western BankMarx Investments LLCBarclay LLCL & L Builders Co.Baird Foundation Inc.

Wells Fargo BankKing, Reinsch, Prosser & Co LLPMills, Shellhammer, Puetz Insurance Inc.Sioux City JournalLite-Form Technologies, LLCCorbett, Anderson, Corbett, VellingaCertified Testing ServicesAramark Uniform ServicesMercy Medical CenterAmerican Pop Corn CompanyAvery Brothers Sign CompanyChesterman CompanySecurity National BankCargill IncorporatedWA Klinger, LLCSioux City Elks Lodge #112HyVee Food StoreThompson Electric CompanyEldon’s RestaurantMartin EnterprisesShowplace Wood ProductsLantis FireworksBeef Products Inc.TLC AdvantageWesthoff Management ConsultingARC FabricatorsUS BankPuetz CorporationCommunity BankCornerstone Financial Solutions, Inc.Gill Hauling Inc.Siouxland Hydraulic, Inc.Iowa Nebraska BankSiouxland Federal Credit UnionGreat West Casualty Company

Community & Religious OrganizationsSt. John’s United Methodist WomenTitonka United Methodist WomenGod’s Helpers of United Methodist ChurchPlover United Methodist WomenGrace United Methodist WomenGalva-Silver Creek United Methodist ChurchLarrabee United Methodist WomenFirst United Methodist ChurchAdaville United Methodist ChurchFirst Presbyterian ChurchLakes United Methodist ChurchKiwanis Project FundCastana Ladies AidSouth Side Reunion CommitteeMorningside Rose Croix Chapter #502Spirit of the Fifties: Classic Chevy ClubSiouxland Human Investment PartnershipUnion Memorial GuildSioux City Professional Fire Fighters AssociationDakota City Firefighters’ AuxiliaryTyson Dakota City Plant & UFCW Local 222Sioux South City Morning Optimist Club

Foundations & TrustsWilma Gosch TrustJohn P. Hantla FoundationGleeson Family FoundationMahoney-Hill Charitable Fund TrustSouth Sioux City Community FoundationWalmart Local Giving Program Wellmark FoundationSam’s Club Local Giving ProgramUnion Pacific FoundationByron J. Muriel M. FoundationGilchrist FoundationBob and Ginny Peterson FoundationAra Jane Dunlap TrustJane Bekins Meginnis FoundationGap FoundationMidAmerican Energy FoundationSiouxland Community Foundation

Thank You Everyone for your Generosity

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