Goodwill of Central Arizona
| Last updated on August 16, 2011 |
To Put People to Work - Through the work of Goodwill, all people will have the opportunity to learn, work and achieve their greatest potential.
Description:
Goodwill’s commitment is to Put People to Work. We accomplish our commitment through job training, education and career services for youth and adults with vocational disadvantages including physical, emotional and behavioral disabilities, welfare dependency, illiteracy, homelessness and language barriers. These programs are operated from 20 locations throughout central Arizona.
Operating 46 retail stores and eight stand-alone donation centers, throughout central Arizona, Goodwill accepts community donations of housewares, clothing, furniture, electronics, toys, accessories and vehicles from over 1 million donors each year. 90 cents of every dollar generated from Goodwill’s retail stores are channeled back into the community to help Arizonans prepare for and find work. We are a self-sufficient organization - raising almost all of our own funding.
All of our retail stores have been remodeled or replaced to reflect a clean, modern image with emphasis on productivity, efficiency and respect for the community’s donations. Retail revenue increased from just over $2M in 1992 to more than $60M in 2009.
History:
Operating since 1947, Goodwill of Central Arizona is one of 166 autonomous Goodwill organizations serving the United States, Canada and 14 other countries worldwide. The central Arizona organization includes Maricopa, Yuma, La Paz, Gila and portions of Pinal and Yavapai Counties. As one of the oldest and largest nonprofit agencies in the Valley, it is governed by a local, volunteer Board of Directors. Jim Teter is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill of central Arizona. Goodwill’s commitment is to Put People to Work
Contact people:
Office fax number: (602) 535-4390
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Address:
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1600 S. 4th Avenue
Suite A
Yuma, AZ 85364
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Web Site: http://www.goodwillaz.org
| Last updated on August 16, 2011 |
