Building Bridges

from 2022 Community Impact Report - Goodwill Central Texas

2022 Highlights

Goodwill established the Bridge Fund to help participants with basic needs on their journey toward a long-lasting, successful career. The fund provides emergency resources for basic needs to keep those we serve in school, training programs, and jobs. In 2022, the fund was sponsored by University Federal Credit Union and corporate and individual donors

Services covered by the Bridge Fund include —but are not limited to—household items, moving fees, financial assistance, transportation, childcare, clothing, and food. Thanks to our generous donors, we have already raised over $150,000 through our annual event, A Good Night for Goodwill, to help fund our mission to transform lives through work.

It’s difficult to achieve the next step in your career when you are constantly worried about your living conditions. The Bridge Fund helps bridge the gap for many people who are working toward achieving their dream career, but face obstacles to sustainable employment. By offering support for emergency expenses and basic needs, we make it easier for a participant to focus on their career goals and stay on track in school.

In addition to the Bridge Fund, GSG Talent Solutions support services provided over $39,000 in funding to help team members stay connected to their jobs. These services include clothing, food, utilities, medical, and more, all to ensure team members stay focused on work and do not have to worry about immediate assistance. We then referred them to community partners and provided career advancement training to assist them as well.

Donations have a substantial impact on our mission to empower individuals who face obstacles to sustainable employment. These donations also have a broader, bigger impact on the community as well. That’s because these donations give participants the opportunity to achieve their dream careers and impact their community positively. Donations, including those from the Bridge Fund, help literally spread the Goodwill throughout the community for future generations.