About Programs & Services Shop/Stores Jobs Good to Know Contact Us DONATE We strive to be something greater. HOME ABOUT MISSION HISTORY GREEN WORKS GOODWILL INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS OUTCOMES & ROI LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY Our Mission Co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Tweet this Goodwill’s History In the late 1890’s, a Methodist minister in Boston started searching for ways to help immigrants. His name was Edgar J. Helms. Edgar Helms began by collecting unwanted household items. He hired immigrants to repair and refinish them. He then sold the items and used the money to pay the workers. This system worked well and so the Goodwill method of self-help was officially founded in 1902, offering skill based training programs and job placement services. In April 1921, Reverend John E. Martin of the First Methodist Church in Berkley, MI founded Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit. Goodwill Detroit’s founder sought to provide employment for elderly and physically disabled residents by creating a place to repair and sell donated items. Over the years, services evolved to meet the times’ needs, but Goodwill Detroit remained steadfast to providing quality services to the community’s most vulnerable members and merged with the League for the Handicapped. Together these two organizations could provide more services and better serve the community. Today, Goodwill Detroit has grown into a comprehensive social enterprise that is comprised of three distinct operations including, Goodwill Donated Goods Retail stores, Goodwill’s Green Works, and Goodwill Integrated Solutions. Goodwill’s enterprises use revenue generated to directly support many of Goodwill’s life-changing programs, all while directly providing on-the-job training. Goodwill Detroit provides best in class personal and workforce development training program to Metro Detroit residents living with mental health challenges or developmental disabilities, returning citizens, and residents who have been chronically under or unemployed. Goodwill Detroit’s work is cemented in its founding belief in helping people, and their families move from poverty and dependence to prosperity and independence. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit For over 100 years, Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit has been a leader in making a difference in people’s lives. We are committed to providing second chances, growing and restoring independence and dignity, and improving the quality of life for our community members. Through the support and partnership with community partners, employers and funders we are able to provide job training, social services, job placement, retention services, and work opportunities to hundreds of thousands of metro Detroiters. Goodwill Detroit’s work is cemented in its founding belief in helping people, and their families move from poverty and dependence to prosperity and independence. Goodwill's Green Works: GOODWILL’S COST-SAVING, ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY ASSET RECOVERY SERVICES. Good for your business and good for the environment. We offer low-cost asset recovery solutions for labor intensive operations. Our 94,000 sq. ft. facility offers ‘clean room’ processing to help break down and process environmentally sensitive material while providing employment opportunities for individuals in our programs, and in the community. 3 “Green Works is a diamond in the rough in the city of Detroit. We not only provide training and industrial recycling employment opportunities to people who have REAL employment challenges like our returning citizens and chronic unemployed residents; but we also service large organizations like DTE and the city of Detroit managing the recycle process of precious metals and oil.” -Caleb Rutledge, Pres/CEO Tweet this .st0{fill:#0051A2;} .st1{fill:#31393C;} Goodwill Integrated Solutions: A TIER ONE SUPPLIER TO FCA, FORD AND GM Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Goodwill Integrated Solutions provides kitting and on-vehicle assembly components to FCA, Ford, GM and large Tiers. LEARN MORE 1 2 3 How can we help? Share our story with your purchasing team and consider doing business with Goodwill Integrated Solutions. Let us quote a program to meet your needs. REQUEST A QUOTE Consider hiring Goodwill trainees when filling positions at your organization. We help individuals get the skills ready to be successful in the workplace. We invite you to come by and schedule a tour of our facility to see what we do and how we do it. Reach out to Kelly at the contact below to schedule a tour. SCHEDULE A TOUR Outcomes and ROI People Served 26,900 (2020) individuals received services from Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit. Community & Basic Services – 8,245 Intensive Personal Development Services - 399 Intensive Job Placement Services - 1,939 Virtual Services - 16,316 = 125 people Job Placements 1,337 (2020) persons obtained competitive employment out of 1,553 job ready candidates. Wages $15.95 (2020) Job-ready individuals who participate in Goodwill programs earn competitive wages. $480,333 (2020) Goodwill Wages paid to persons in transitional work experience programs. Retention 95% (2020) The skills gained through Goodwill services help individuals maintain employment beyond 90 days. Board of Directors TREASURER Jeff Huebner Managing Member Pointe Capital Management IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON Laura Byars Vice President, Human Performance Blue Cross Blue Shield CHAIRPERSON Thomas Margosian Retired, Director, IT Services Ford Motor Company SECRETARY Randal Leslie Retired Johnson Controls VICE CHAIRPERSON Deirdre Groves Executive Director Challenge Detroit Board Members Lena Barkley Area 7 Manager, Workforce Initiatives CVS Health Dennis Curtis Partner, Risk Assurance PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Amy Good CEO Alternatives for Girls Ryan Hoyle Senior Director GalaxE.Solutions Talvis Love Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Architecture & Information Security Cardinal Health Lisa Muschong Corporate Secretary & Chief of Staff DTE Energy Terrah Opferman Managing Region Manager JPMorgan Chase Erica Robertson CEO, Promise Schools Education at Scale Daniel S. Varner President & CEO Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit Executive Staff Felicia Hunter Chief Mission Officer Executive Vice President of Employment & Training Michael Kleinheksel Chief Financial Officer Executive Vice President, GIGD Mark Maher Vice President of Information Technology (IT) Jen Merz Vice President of Fund Development Joni Nelson Vice President of Human Resources Caleb Rutledge President and CEO of Goodwill’s Green Works Vice President, GIGD Jeff Ukrainec Vice President of Donated Goods Daniel S. Varner President & Chief Executive Officer Blair Vesterfelt President and CEO of Goodwill Integrated Solutions Executive Vice President, GIGD Download our Form 990 Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit DOWNLOAD Goodwill's Green Works, Inc. DOWNLOAD Accountability 2020 Annual Report Annual Report In 2020 Goodwill Detroit served nearly 27,000 individuals in the Detroit and Tri-County area. Learn more in our 2020 Annual Report. LEARN MORE 2019 Annual Report Annual Report In 2019, Goodwill Detroit served over 16,000 individuals in the Detroit and Tri-County area. Learn more in our 2019 Annual Report. LEARN MORE GuideStar GuideStar GuideStar USA is an independent service that provides information on more than 1.7 million nonprofits. See GuideStar’s summary of financials, information and reviews for Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit and Goodwill International. LEARN MORE Brand World Value Index Brand World Value Index For the second year, Goodwill was named the #1 brand in 2017 enso.co World Value Index, according to how the brand resonates with people’s values. Learn more at enso.co/worldvalue or click through to read the article featured in Fast Company. LEARN MORE Carf Accredited Carf Accredited Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit has received a 3-year CARF accreditation through 2019, the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to a workforce development organization. This accreditation signals a service provider's commitment. LEARN MORE Impact Stories Real people. Real stories. Real Impact. Lena That’s what I do every day. Give people a second chance.A mistake should not define what person you can be. LEARN MORE Cameron Elizabeth really helped me beyond the job interview. She checks up on you. She’s a huge supporter. LEARN MORE Patrick I was blessed to be assisted by Goodwill to better myself. They offer help that really matters in real life and help put people back on the right track. LEARN MORE Services Press Success Stories Privacy Policy Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is dedicated to helping our community. We provide skilled labor to businesses on a project, part-time and full-time basis. We help adults who have a hard time getting or keeping a job and give them the skills to lead a productive life. We help adults who have trouble in social situations and help them overcome their challenges. We run stores that feature gently used clothing and household items donated by the members of the Metro-Detroit community, just like you! Proceeds from all sales at our Goodwill stores support the mission of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit to help local people become trained, trusted and ready to work. We also accept monetary gifts which help support our workers and workforce development services. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit goodwilldet 668 It’s About the People Lena believes in gi ... Find your Thanksgiving outfit at Goodwill and save ... Load More Follow on Instagram ©Copyright 2021 Goodwill Industries of Detroit. All Rights Reserved.