As a former manager, the description posted about this "nonprofit" is disheartening because it has shifted so far away from what should be it's core values and guiding principles. The programs discussed are continually being eliminated which results in loss of jobs for the only people who work there for the mission. Yet as stores have lese and less interaction with the mission and community out reach, prices continued to increase and the "round-up" programs went from occasional to every other month. So where does the money go? As they preach of transparency and dislcosing all information in regard to business expense and profit, as stores contribute more the visibility of the positive effects continue to darken. When I interviewed for my position and the salary was disclosed, I was shocked. The response was "We are nonprofit but that doesn't mean we don't like to make money!" And that became more and more evident the 710 days I was there.
251 Pageviews Read Stories
- EIN 23-1365338
- (717) 232-1831
- 1150 Goodwill Dr Harrisburg PA 17101-2400 USA
- www.yourgoodwill.org
- Add to Favorites
Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Goodwill Industries, Human Services, Job Training, Thrift Shops
Mission: Goodwill keystone area supports persons with disabilities and other barriers to independence in achieving their fullest potential as workers and as members of the broader community. Goodwill believes that work is, and will continue to be, a fundamental building block of community. Employment provides economic independence, as well as the secondary gains of preventing and minimizing other social problems. It empowers each person to develop a broader role within the community. Goodwill keystone area is a member of goodwill industries international, the world's largest provider of employment training, job placement and other critical community-based services for people who have a disability, people who lack education or job experience, and others in need.
Programs: Donated goods - goodwill keystone area accepts donations of clothing and other household goods from the public and sells these donations in goodwill community-based retail stores and donation centers. Services and employment were provided to 780 people. In addition, 1,771 people were employed, many of whom were persons with disabilities or had other barriers to employment. Revenue from the sale of donated goods goes directly toward supporting and growing critical community-based services and other employment related supports. Goodwill programs strengthen communities and families and promote self-sufficiency and dignity for those we serve.
goodwill keystone area provides education and career services, job placement opportunities, post-employment support, and personal development to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to independence. Individuals can achieve greater levels of self-sufficiency and economic success through goodwill's workforce development and community integration services. Goodwill provided these services to 4,675 people. In addition, 243 individuals were employed, many of whom were persons with disabilities or had other barriers to employment. Specific services include assessment, employment training and education, work experience, employment retention, and personal development. Goodwill programs strengthen communities and families and promote self-sufficiency and dignity for those we serve.
goodwill keystone area creates paid employment experiences and job training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to independence by providing contract work for commercial businesses, state and local governments, and other community partners. These business service opportunities provide a variety of work experience and training environments in goodwill facilities and in the community. Services were provided to 383 people. Specific business services include custodial, shredding, packaging and assembly, mailing, labor fulfillment, and laser cartridge re-manufacturing. Goodwill programs strengthen communities and families and promote self-sufficiency and dignity for those we serve.