2018 COMMUNITY REPORT

goodwill of western and northern connecticut strengthens communities by helping people with disabilities and other disadvantages

maximize independence through job training and other

support services.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

MICHAEL

For most of his childhood, Michael endured medical misdiagnoses, which resulted in him living in and out of institutions. Despite it all, he has continued to inspire those around him with his drive for independence. By continuing to advocate for himself, Michael gained job skills training in janitorial services and now works independently as a custodial worker, where he continually receives praise from his supervisor for being dependable and responsible.

Determination is a reoccurring word used to describe Shannon. After completing high school, she began a training program for help in developing essential workforce skills that would lead to employment. Despite being turned down for multiple jobs due to inexperience, Shannon persisted. By completing internships in the food service industry, Shannon gained the skills and experience needed to earn a job in food prep for a national restaurant chain.

SHANNON

our success stories

Learn more about these two extraordinary individuals by visiting: gwct.org/what-we-do/success-stories

bag it up for goodwill challengeThe Bag it Up Challenge encourages elementary schools to participate in a friendly competition to see who can donate the most items to Goodwill in April. In 2018, over 5,000 people rose to the challenge by donating a record 365,661 items – keeping them out of Connecticut landfills. Goodwill was able to turn these donations into revenue to help people with their job search needs to help them to support themselves and their families.

John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Milford won the grand prize by donating 60,000 items. They received a special performance by multi-platinum recording artist Andy Grammer and $1,000 to support their educational programs.we're doing good,

we're goodwill. Watch highlights from the event on our YouTube Channel: GoodwillCT

Sponsor $2.5K+Mark BlackmanErnest and Joan Trefz FoundationRidgefield Thrift Shop Associate $1K+James S. ArthursCaroline BukowskiJames DartKaren L. LambertThomas M. LuddyEugene P. LynchJoseph R. ShalleckVickie L. VolpanoPeter WrightBenjamin B. Lewis Trust

Harriet Ford Dickenson FoundationThe Delaney Memorial Foundation

Contributor $500+Bruce Augustadt Thomas Carr Stewart CasperRobert EllisStephen K. GrimmJanienne P. HackettQuentin KesselThomas F. KeyesMarta J. LawrenceDennis W. Monson

Joan R. MorachMegan MorganThomas O’ConnorKristy Papadakos Markley R. Suthers Ralph M. ViggianoDavid & Eleanor WingertKenneth M. WitmyerKristin Zisson Alexander Family FoundationFairfield County Community FoundationFoster-Davis Foundation, Inc. Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation, Inc

Friend $300+Debbie L. BennerStafford R. GellatlyGary A. HendersonBarton H. HesslerJ. Timothy KellyHerbert N. KnightJohn MelilloWilliam NewbauerWilliam A. RidolfiFleurette RobertsRobert A. Schimenz

Builder $10K+William N. AndrewEstate of William E. PetersRobert J. Bauer Family FoundationThe Jones Foundation

Partner $5K+Denis J. NaydenThe Hoag Family Charitable Trust

Thank you to our donors

We sincerely apologize if a name has been omitted or misspelled.

In Honor OfMr. and Mrs. Louis F. Lovallo

Glenn McCue

Vickie L. VolpanoDavid & Eleanor Wingert

In Memory OfBrian Alexander

Robert & Bonnie W. Greenwell

Karen ChizeckMargrith T. Tatarko

Francis E. FaheyKnecht’s Garage, Inc.

Girish JatharGirish D. Jathar

Menona & Munson FamiliesDaniel P. Menona

Sarah NovachekFrancis J. Novachek

Robert S. TellalianThe Delaney Memorial Foundation

Magnus WahlstromJoan S. Crossman

Pamela WashchillaMatthew DillonKristy Papadakos

This report recognizes donors who contributed in 2018.

our community IMPACT REPORT

1,032 EMPLOYEES

1,093,653 DONATION VISITS

1,755,557 RETAIL SALES TRANSACTIONS

2,766 ENTERED EMPLOYMENTS

2,049 PEOPLE ATTENDED GET HIRED HARTFORD CAREER EXPO

7,628 INDIVIDUALS HELPED AT GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS

21,569,954 LBS

397 VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME AT GOODWILL

365,661 ITEMS DONATED IN BAG IT UP FOR GOODWILL SCHOOL CHALLENGE

6 COUNTIES SERVED IN CONNECTICUT COVERING 104 TOWNS

13,114 RESIDENTS

SERVED

OF TEXTILES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS

The state’s largest free public career expo, Get Hired Hartford, is getting a rebrand! The event will now be known as Get Hired CT to better communicate the extensive range of job opportunities available.

Held in the state’s capital, Get Hired CT connects over 2,000 job seekers to over 100 employers, providing them with unlimited employment possibilities. Job seekers can take advantage of free career services, including resume critiques, personalized career advice, and professional headshots to enhance their LinkedIn profiles.

get hired ct

“a hand up, not a hand out.”

Save the Date: Get Hired CT Career Expo | September 24, 2019 | gethiredct.com

48,931,465

$10M $20M $30M $40M

what our community gave us

what we gave backAPPLICATIONS OF FUNDS

Wages 25,597,854 50.60%

Payroll Taxes and Benefits 5,558,807 10.99%

Total Payroll Expenses 31,156,661 61.59%

Supplies & Services Purchased 7,030,420 13.90%

Telephone and Postage 146,456 0.29%

Occupancy and Transportation 10,101,073 19.97%

Facilities and Equipment Renewal 2,152,395 4.25%

TOTAL 50,587,005 100%

$10M $20M $30M $40M50,587,005

*non-audited figures

SOURCES OF FUNDS

Sales (Clothing, Furniture, and Other Items) 33,561,381 68.59%

Vocational Services 14,480,260 29.59%

Public Support 646,903 1.32%

Other 242,921 0.50%

TOTAL 48,931,465 100%

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