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Strengthening families is part of our mission and vital to the success of both our strategic plan and our vision of eliminating poverty. We are dedicated to empowering youth through programs, building skills training opportunities, and helping those with various barriers gain employment as well as further developing our partnerships with community organizations and area businesses. Goodwill is committed to helping each individual reach their fullest potential. And our commitment is stronger than ever. Finally, using this strategic framework for the future as a guide, we seek greater financial independence and stability, to allow us to reinvest in our communities, build stronger partnerships, and maximize resources. So, you may be asking, what does this mean for me? I just want to shop for cool stuff or drop off my donations, what difference does it make to me what Goodwill is focused? Valid questions. First, thank you. Thank you for shopping and
thank you for bringing your donations. ‘You Donate and Shop. We Train. People Work.’ has been our slogan for many years – and it holds true today. Your donations are the fuel that powers the change we are committed to being a part. We promise to be good stewards of your items by turning them into jobs, programs, youth activities, and more. We are dedicated to the neighborhoods, cities, towns, communities, and individuals we serve. We also recognize we cannot do this alone. Eliminating poverty is a lofty goal and one that will only be achieved through collaboration. Together, whether as a shopper, donor, business partner, is the only way we will make a lasting impact. We are entering this transformative era energized with renewed mission, vision, purpose, and values. We hope you will join us. Baseline measures and target outcomes projected for year five are included and the full plan is available by visiting www.goodwillvalleys.com/inspire.
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