Thank you for changing a life! Our fiscal year 2024 was a celebration of growth,
IT. We are proud to be a direct pipeline in addressing the workforce needs in our state. Over the past two years, our Excel Center in Little Rock has more than doubled its enrollment each year and graduated a record 39 students at our June ‘24 commencement. With Career Service Centers in 33 locations across the state, we provide job search and placement assistance for job seekers. For those who have been justice-involved and looking for a way to reenter society, our Reentry Services program is in 24 communities throughout Arkansas where we offer paid job training while we help remove barriers to their success. The recidivism rate in Arkansas is more than 46%. The recidivism rate for our program participants is less than 6%. These are the life-changing programs we offer here in Arkansas, all made possible because of your donations. So, if it’s a monetary donation or if you clean out your closet or your garage, know that you are clearing a path for someone’s future. So, let me say to you, thank you for changing a life!
transformation and empowerment. These words embody the essence of what we do at Goodwill. Through our programs and services, we strive to help individuals move from a place of uncertainty to a place of hope, from a place of dependency to a place of self-sufficiency. This growth is made possible through the generous donations we receive, both in tangible goods and monetary contributions. Last year alone, we accepted nearly one million total donations, which accounted for 88 percent of our revenue. These donations allow us to invest back into our educational, training, career services, and reentry programs here in Arkansas. In the last fiscal year, we provided education, training, and employment services to 7,866 individuals. Our mission services have seen even greater impact with last year’s opening of the Goodwill Training and Education Center (GTEC) in Little Rock and Springdale. These facilities house our Excel Center,
a high school for adults, and The Academy, a trade school offering certifications in fields such as welding, construction, healthcare, business, and
Brian F. Marsh, President & CEO Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, Inc.
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