Goodwill Industries International Agr Ability National Agr Ability

Goodwill Industries International & Agr. Ability National Agr. Ability Workshop Wichita, Kansas November 11, 2008

The Power of Work We believe that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendship. Everyone deserves a chance to have these. Goodwill provides that chance.

Our Heritage • For more than 100 years, Goodwill has been helping people find jobs, support their families, and feel the satisfaction that comes from earning a paycheck. – Founded in 1902 in Boston by Rev. Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister and early social innovator. – Dr. Helms' vision set an early course for what today has become a $3. 2 billion nonprofit organization.

When you donate to Goodwill, you help us fulfill our mission. Donations Retail & Commercial Services §Goodwill funds our mission by selling your donated clothing and household goods in 2, 200+ retail stores and an online auction site, www. shopgoodwill. com. 2007 Highlights § 65 million donors. Mission § 84 percent of revenues funded employment programs and support services. § 1. 1 million people benefited from Goodwill career services. § 140, 056 people placed in competitive jobs. §$3. 2 billion total revenue.

The Goodwill Model Community Based Approach Jobs and other Services Public/Private Partnerships Participant Success Post Employment Support Community Advocacy Training & Career Advancement

People with Disabilities

Goodwill & Agr. Ability • As a new national partner in Agr. Ability, Goodwill: – Educate Goodwills about the program in all current Agr. Ability states – Educate Agr. Ability programs about Goodwill – Coordinate trainings in three non-Agr. Ability states each year

Goodwill in the United States

Family Strengthening • Other Goodwill contributions to Agr. Ability: – We will bring our family and financial strengthening approach to the work, which includes cultivation of community partnerships to gain access to valuable support services; youth and adult education, training, and career support; and financial education and asset building activities.

Outreach and Support for Veterans • Goodwill work with its national Agr. Ability partners and state programs to build the capacity to assist returning veterans. Many Goodwill member organizations have dedicated programs for Veterans. 750 Service-Connected Disabilities 1, 200 had documented disabilities Goodwill assisted 7, 800 Veterans with employment, housing, and other disability-related services.

Contact Eric Olson Goodwill National Agr. Ability Coordinator Goodwill Industries International 15810 Indianola Drive Rockville, MD 20855 (800) 741 -0197, ext. 5282 eric. olson@goodwill. org www. goodwill. org