Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York And Northern New Jersey Inc

Results:
-4,574 Individuals with disabilities received on-the-job and retention services.
-10,000 People received job training and placement, on-the-job coaching, and retention services.
-59,000 Metric tons of CO2 were saved from release into the atmosphere.
-40 MILLION goods were donated & repurposed.

Target demographics: Individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work.

Direct beneficiaries per year: We launched new programs for People with Autism to find work quickly, avoiding the months and years of previous designs. We created new partnerships where we had none before, our Bridge to Technology combined $1.3 M public and private funding to equip individuals with the necessary skills to qualify for, graduate from advanced technology training programs, and obtain on-demand tech jobs. We expanded in response to community needs such as, a Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program in New Jersey through a $1.5 million 3-year grant to serve 567 US veterans from streets to homes.

Geographic areas served: Greater New York and Northern New Jersey

Programs: Goodwill provides work experience, skill development, and career pathways training to persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Our programs focus on:
Industrial operations- Through retail operations and service contracts.

Workforce development: Goodwill provides work readiness, job search, placement in employment, retention, and wrap-around support services for individuals with disabilities, public assistance applicants and recipients, young adults, unemployed and under-employed individuals.

Services for individuals with disabilities: Goodwill provides customized services to individuals with developmental and sensory disabilities including vocational assessment, temporary work opportunities, day habilitation services, placement in employment, community internships, and job coaching.

Behavioral health services: Goodwill provides person-centered recovery and rehabilitation services to individuals with mental health and/or substance-related issues. Services include vocational assessments and placement; whole health management services including primary medical care; and recovery-oriented peer services including placement in employment, housing, benefits, and advocacy.