Goodwill History
Who founded Goodwill Industries in 1902?
Rev. Edgar J. Helms
What department runs #GoodwillTrains?
Marketing
What is our mission?
To put people to work!
Where does Goodwill help prevent unwanted clothing from ending up?
Landfills
How many stores do we have?
69 stores
What was the first Goodwill store in Atlanta?
West End
Which department handles job & training interests?
Career Services
How many Career Centers do we have?
14
What program do we utilize to recycle electronics?
Dell Reconnect
What does the Goodwill logo resemble?
Smiling G
How many districts do we have?
8
Which department is the largest?
Donated Goods Retail
How do we fund our Career Centers?
Revenue from our retail locations
What job training program did we launch that promotes sustainability?
EVSE Tech
Who is our longest serving executive team member?
Jenny Taylor
How many counties do we serve?
45 counties
How many Goodwill team members do we have in total?
3,400
How old is the mission?
121 years old
Who is our Sustainability Manager?
Lori Cook
Where did our CEO work before coming to Goodwill?
MARTA
Who was the previous CEO of Goodwill of North Georgia?
Ray Bishop
What department fixes electrical equipment issues?
IT
How many job seekers were placed with employment in FY23?
22,500
How many LEED Certified stores do we have?
4
Who is our longest tenure team member?
Richard King