“Goodwill Industries Improves People’s Lives Through the Power of Work!” – Goodwill Industries enhances the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work. Goodwill provides effective vocational programs that help (fifty-five) people with disabling and/or disadvantaging conditions achieve their greatest individual potential. Goodwill prepares people for competitive community employment and/or transitional sheltered employment within Goodwill Industries or another appropriate setting.
David has been in the non-profit industry now for over 20 years. He’s originally from Detroit and has been in Shreveport the past 3 years.
Goodwill in North Louisiana:
- Locally governed and operated since 1926.
- Started at the First Methodist Church.
- Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana covers 26 parishes in North Louisiana including Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria.
- 12 Stores in Shreveport, Bossier, Haughton, Minden, Monroe, West Monroe, Natchitoches, Alexandria and Pineville.
- 6 Job Centers in Shreveport, Minden, Monroe, Natchitoches and Alexandria.
- 22 Donation Express Centers.
- 450 employees.
240,000 donations = $10.7 million in sales
4 million lbs. of donated goods sold to salvage = $1,046,000 of additional income
220,000 lbs. of computers were sent to Dell for refurbishing
WHO they serve…
- Over 11,000 people served in 2014 48% were ex-offenders
- 28% were disabled
- 22% were at-risk youth
- 79% were minorities
- 59% were male, 41% were female
HOW YOU can help…
- Donate to Goodwill
- Personal Donations
- Commercial Donations
- Shop at Goodwill
- Contract with Goodwill
- Like our Facebook Page
- Be a Corporate Sponsor
- Serve on our Board or a Committee
- Share the Goodwill Mission with others
♥ Honesty ♥ Excellence ♥ Accountability ♥ Respect ♥ Team Work ♥ Safety
Contract Services Goodwill Industries has been providing quality commercial contract services throughout N LA for over 15 years. Recognized for excellence, Goodwill Industries prides itself on providing the best possible service with the best possible out- comes for our community. Improve your company and the lives of people in need by contracting with Goodwill Industries today!
Warehouse Services Need a better way to manage your warehouse? Let Goodwill Industries provide you with stocking, shelving, and other warehouse operations solutions. Goodwill Industries’ certified forklift operators and experienced staff currently handle 800,000 cases annually for Barksdale Air Force Base and can help you to manage your busiest docks!
Janitorial Services From government facilities to private businesses, Goodwill Industries cleans approximately 205 million square feet annually. Through the use of Green Cleaning Technology, Goodwill Industries provides high-quality cleaning services that meet strict government and environmental indoor air quality standards. Let Goodwill Industries clean your building today!