ANNUAL REPORT 20 MISSION:
CORE VALUES:
“Together, we empower people through encouragement, education, and employment.”
Integrity
VISION: Strengthening individuals, families and communities
Compassion Unity Respect Excellence
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YOU CHANGE LIVES! Because of you, people are receiving the help they need! They are finding a job to support themselves, attaining credentials toward higher wages, and receiving help for themselves or family members with special needs. When you donate your clothing, household goods, time, or make a financial contribution to Goodwill Easterseals, you provide employment to an individual with a disability, give hope to a teen seeking that first job, and provide opportunity to a senior upgrading skills to return to the workforce. When you shop in our stores, you are helping very young children and their parents work together to make their school years (and all their years) a great success. All along the journey, you are providing learning, earning, and real help to people in need, with the confidence of knowing that 91 cents of every dollar is being spent directly on services. You are a ray of hope and a hand up to a better life for thousands of people living on the Gulf Coast who benefit from connecting with Goodwill Easterseals.
The Mobile County Recycling Center, is owned by the Mobile County Commission and operated by Goodwill Easterseals of the Gulf Coast. Through this partnership, over 2.75 million pounds of waste was processed in 2016, a 63% increase from 2015 total. An average of 375 cars a day passed through the facility, for an annual total of 121,152. In addition to recycling, Goodwill Easterseals partnered with local schools, to provide 1,300 hours of training opportunities for students with disabilities. As part of our mission to educate the community about the benefits of recycling, nearly 400 additional school children particpated in field trips where they received hands-on experience in the sorting process. Almost 300 volunteers have provided more than 3,500 hours of their time to the daily operations. Community Service Workers also provided nearly 2,800 hours of work at the Recycling Center.
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A good job. An education. A hand to hold. A better life. Because of you. • Leonard, who never thought he would work again after being laid off at age 61, is now earning a paycheck. • Michelle now has a GED and a better job to support her children. • Crystal has left behind isolation and depression thanks to the friendships she has formed in her adult day program. • Carey persevered with her parent educator to get her son, Elijah, ready to shine in kindergarten. Their lives are better thanks to you - your gifts of goods, shopping, time, and money - in short, your generosity. Because you were there to help, your neighbors have hope and a future full of promise. For all you do, we thank you! Yours in service, Peter D’Olive, Board Chair
Frank Harkins, President/CEO
BOARD MEMBERS Governing Board Members Raymond Bell, Jr. Ken Brown Boyd Douglas, Jr. Jason Gregory Mitzi Henley Michael Holland Garner Jeffery Bradford Ladd Russell Ladd Frank Lott, III Jeremiah Newell Bob Omainsky Jacob Palmer Ken Robinson Jay Ross Richard Sherrill Troy Wayman Richard Wilkins Advisory Board Members Robbie Baker Ed Blount Michael Chambers David Cooper Burnley Davis Rob Diehl Chris Fowler Jud Freeman Evelyn Gibson Bob Hudgens Ben King Allen Ladd Bo Mattei Peyton Mattei Ron Melton Lynn Morrissette Devin Nobles Dottie Quackenbush Lynn Robinson Jim Scheer Lewis Shreve Jeff Spiller Jason Spry Charles Wimberly, Jr. Sam Winter
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When she experienced a devastating medical event that left her blind and unable to walk, Lillian’s former career as a social worker became unmanageable. “I became a recluse. I was afraid I might never leave my home again,” Lillian said. After several eye surgeries and a lot of recovery time, Lillian regained her sight and movement, but she had to start her career from scratch. Goodwill Easterseals welcomed her into the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), for people over age 55 wanting to get back into the workforce. At age 73, Lillian had to look deep inside herself to discover what she had to offer the world. “It was the structure of the program that made the difference for me,” she stated. “I received computer classes, software that helped me manage my fluctuating vision needs, and help narrowing my career options.” As a result of the training and encouragement, Lillian has started her own company, “Lily Rose Star and Friends Storytime”. Her stories have been picked up by a publishing company, and are expanding into audio books and animated series. Now at age 75, Lillian Cockrell is just getting started.
BARRETT EVANS
Julie Evans could not put her finger on what was wrong with her son, Barrett. He simply was not talking. That’s when the road to discovery began. “I tried several things,” Julie said. “We went to the pediatrician, did speech therapy, extra play dates—anything I could think of that might help.” Barrett struggled in a typical daycare setting. “They didn’t know how to handle behavior that was outside the norm—it was just too rigid for him, and he couldn’t communicate his needs,” she explained. Finally, a friend told Julie that her child was making great progress at Goodwill Easterseals. Julie decided to check it out. The difference was striking. “Within three weeks, Barrett went from nonverbal to holding conversations with us. We were amazed.” The smaller class size, more individual attention, better behavior management and the right therapy, changed everything. Julie said, “He has developed his own identity. An unexpected joy for me has been finding out what a sweet, thoughtful heart he has. He couldn’t show us that before. I feel like we are making up for lost time.”
YURE DIXON
The only thing stopping Yure Dixon from getting a job with benefits was not having a high school diploma. His wife, Donna, carried him on her insurance, but it was eating up half their income. He found a Goodwill Easterseals GED class right near his home in Grand Bay, so he signed up. “If it hadn’t been convenient to Grand Bay, if I’d had to pay for the classes, it might not have happened,” Yure admitted. He struggled with Reading and Math. “I had to learn Algebra from the beginning!” he said. With patience and encouragement from his instructor, Yure made progress. “I’m glad my teacher was there. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself.” Two years later, Yure passed the final test, gaining his high school equivalency. He went straight to the school system, and applied for a job at the same school where his wife worked. This time, he got the job AND the benefits. “Goodwill Easterseals played a major part in my whole family’s financial stability, ” Yure stated, “Having this GED opened doors that were closed to me. No one can take this education from me now. It’s mine.”
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Highlights and Impact
11,038 lives transformed 518 people got a job
934 people received Adult Education Services
122 seniors, at-risk youth and people with disabilities received paid work experience
124 people earned their GED
632 children received Early Education Programming
$436,000 was given to the community in vouchers, certificates & discounts
425 Active Military and Veteran family members received in-home caregiver support
1,550 people received financial assistance for medical services and free loans of durable medical equipment.
546 people received individual financial counseling and assistance on credit reporting, budgeting and banking
1,272 people received free income tax prep resulting in $1.4 million in refunds.
Services We Provide Children & Family Services Early Intervention, Child Development Centers, In-Home Instruction, Military Respite, Recreation for Teens with Disabilities, Parenting Education & Support, Family Literacy Education Services Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation, Volunteer Literacy Tutoring, Community Outreach, Metro Jail GED Program, At-Risk Youth, PearsonVue Testing Center Financial Wellness Services Volunteer Income Tax Prep, Individual Budget Counseling, Money Management Workshops, Emergency Employee Assistance Employment Services Vocational Rehab, Transitional Youth, Mission-Based Employment, Job Readiness Classes, Senior Employment, Self-Referral/Job Search Assistance Support Services Camp ASCCA, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment Loan, Veteran Caregiver Support, Community Assistance, Adult Day Program, Volunteer opportunities.
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91 Cents of every dollar we spend goes toward helping people! STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Revenue & Support
2016
Retail Services
$15,828,027
Participant Programs & Services
$5,441,686
Expenses Programs & Services Management & General
Contributions
$422,647
Fundraising
Interest & Other Income
$350,315
Total Expenses
Total Revenue & Support
$22,042,675
SOURCES OF REVENUE & SUPPORT
2016 $20,465,128 $1,684,877 $233,991 $22,383,996
For additional information, call Goodwill Easterseals of the Gulf Coast Chief Financial Officer at (251) 380-7160 ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES
DONATED GOODS RETAIL SERVICES Annually, your local Goodwill Easterseals helps the community by employing over 600 individuals. Nearly 400 of those employees work in Donated Goods Retail Services. 72% of our revenue is generated from over 90,000 shoppers who purchase new and gently used merchandise from our stores and online. In addition to our 13 retail stores and bargain stores, Goodwill Easterseals operates 10 stand-alone, attended donation centers. Thank you to the 346,949 donors who helped us provide hope and opportunity through career training, employment services and job placement in communities along the Gulf Coast!
Demographics of the 11,038 People we Helped in 2016 DISABILITY TYPE TARGET POPULATIONS
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SHOP & DONATE AT THESE LOCATIONS
DONATIONS ONLY
SOUTHWEST ALABAMA LOCATIONS
COTTAGE HILL Donation Center 5013 Cottage Hill Road Suite U Mobile, AL 36609
AZALEA ROAD 300 Azalea Road Unit F Mobile, AL 36609 AIRPORT BLVD BARGAIN STORE 7431 Airport Blvd. Mobile, AL 36609 SCHILLINGER ROAD 2423 Schillinger Road S Mobile, AL 36695 MOFFETT ROAD 7900 Moffett Road Ste 101 Semmes, AL 36575 TILLMAN’S CORNER 5363 D. Hwy. 90 W. Mobile, AL 36619 SARALAND 1016 Hwy 43 N, Saraland, AL 36571 FAIRHOPE 199 Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532 SPANISH FORT 10718 Eastern Shore Blvd. Spanish Fort, AL 36527 NORTHWEST FLORIDA LOCATIONS OLIVE ROAD 1715 East Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514 PENSACOLA BARGAIN STORE 3351 Mclemore Drive, Suite A, Pensacola, FL 32514 PACE 4325 Woodbine Road Pace, FL 32571
AIRPORT-DAWES Donation Center 8010 Airport Blvd. Mobile, AL 36608 KORBET SQUARE Donation Center 2029 Airport Blvd. Suite D Mobile, AL 36606 UNIVERSITY SQUARE Donation Center 5821 Old Shell Road Mobile, AL 36608 DAPHNE Donation Center 28691 US 98, Daphne, AL 36529 PINE FOREST Donation Center 2155 West Nine Mile Rd. Pensacola, FL 32534 OLIVE ROAD Donation Center 4081 E. Olive Road Pensacola, FL 32514 BELLVIEW Donation Center 5998 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, FL 32526 CERVANTES Donation Center 600 E. Cervantes Pensacola, FL 32526 GULF BREEZE Donation Center 2558 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
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ENSLEY 2 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, FL 32534 FORT WALTON BEACH 913 N. Beal Parkway #J Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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2440 Gordon Smith Drive Mobile, Alabama 36617 251.471.1581 Serving Alabama Counties: Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Washington Serving Florida Counties: Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton
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