2017 Annual Report for Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska

Once you choose hope, anything is possible. ~Christopher Reeve

2017 Annual Report

2017-2018 Board of Directors Beth Bartlett Susan Bullington, Past Chair Brandon Connick, Vice Chair Robin Dexter Ryan Hansen Jon Heath, Chair Dr. Chad Hudnall Mike Jakubowski Chelsey Jungck Andy Marsh Paul McKinney, Treasurer Tim O’Hara Jim Pirnie Hank Price Renea Rush Kevin Werner Lance Zobel

2017 Foundation Board of Directors Doug Adler Kevin Cunningham, President Carmen Corona Kathy Duval, Secretary Mike Garrett, President Elect Jerry Huismann Gil Kuntz Ann Martin Steven Millnitz Lissa Moeller Terry Sheen Galen Stehlik Mark Stelk, Past President Kevin Wood

Central Nebraska Goodwill Housing I and II,Inc. Board of Directors Tracy Babcock, President Kurt Brown, Vice President Bill Holloway, Treasurer Kim Hurt, Secretary

Greater Nebraska Independent Housing, Inc. Board of Directors Amber Adamson Tracy Babcock, Vice President Bill Holloway, Treasurer Jeri Johnson Brian Kort Harry Milligan, President Sheri Montague Lora Young, Secretary

DEAR FRIENDS OF GOODWILL: Choosing hope each day at Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska makes many amazing things possible throughout our 55 county service area! As C.E.O. of this organization, it is a pleasure to share our accomplishments with you.

In 2017, our Developmental Disability Services in Hastings, Kearney and Grand Island grew from serving 117 to 127 individuals. We continue to expand opportunities for those we serve to participate in our Residential Services and In-Home Residential Habilitation Service. We do this by providing individualized support and training to acquire and improve the skills needed to become as independent as possible.

Our entire Services Division continues to grow as well. In 2016, we served 1,580 people, and in 2017, we served 1,946. We know we will continue to serve more people with our expansion of Behavioral Health Services and Employment and Career Services to Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties with our office location in Columbus.

Having a stable home is crucial to helping those we serve succeed. Although our HUD Housing Partners project in Scottsbluff/Gering ended this year, we still maintain 43 apartments in Columbus, Hastings, Kearney and Grand Island.

Our eight Retail Stores support our Mission and Operations. As shopping patterns change, we have adapted by tracking new inventory, opening an Outlet Store in Grand Island, and expanding our online shopping opportunities through, ShopGoodwill, Amazon and eBay. Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska continues to benefit from the generous citizens in our region who donated 11,544,000 pounds in 2017. These donations are the lifeline to our Retail Stores.

We are so thankful for all we have made possible in 2017. Although challenges are ahead, I believe they will become opportunities for success if we approach them with the attitude reflected in this quotation: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” ~ Vivian Green To all of our donors, stakeholders and customers, please know all your support for Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, Inc. is appreciated!

Sincerely,

Chief Executive Officer Tamara L. Slater

Vice Presidents Cheryl Brei, Chief Financial Officer Kim Buschkoetter, Compliance Mission Marketing Rebecca Koehler, Mission Services Willie Kovarik, Organizational Development Les Stratman, Retail Operations 2

Jon Heath

Tamara L. Slater

Chair – Board of Directors Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, Inc.

OUR MISSION Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska is dedicated to helping people with disabilities or barriers reach their goals and improve their quality of life.

2017 ORGANIZATION HIGHLIGHTS Moving Our Mission Forward Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska served 25% more people in 2017. We also expanded some Behavioral Health Services and Employment & Career Services to Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties.

• 127 people received Developmental Disability Services in Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney, up 8% from the previous year.

• 538 people received Behavioral Health Services in Broken Bow, Columbus, and Grand Island communities, up 36%.

• 935 people received Employment and Career Services in Broken Bow, Columbus, Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, Lexington, North Platte, and McCook communities, up 32%.

• 47 people lived in Goodwill’s HUD Housing units in Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Scottsbluff, and Gering.

• 571 people received Court Ordered Services in Columbus, Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, Lexington, and North Platte, up 9%.

• We are now serving Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare recipients not enrolled in Goodwill services through our Comprehensive Benefits Planning program.

Supporting the Donate Movement – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • We collected 11,544,826 pounds of donations at our eight retail stores and through 189 donation drives in 70 communities.

• What’s not in your landfill? 159,419 pounds of e-waste thanks to our free computer equipment recycling drives!

Advocacy and Training • Tammy Slater, CEO, testified before the Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee chaired

by U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith about the unique challenges of combating poverty in rural areas.

• We implemented a video-based New Hire Orientation program.

Donate. Shop.

Be a part of the Story.

• The Goodwill As-Is Outlet Store in Grand Island held its grand opening in March 2017. Shoppers find bulk bargains and can purchase by the pound. Unique treasures priced to sell can be found for Do-It-Yourself projects.

• Increased E-Commerce listings by 20% through eBay and Shopgoodwill.

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CONSOLIDATED 2017 FINANCIALS REVENUE 7,584,336

Retail and Operations

$

Mission Services

$

6,958,160 $

Public Support

282,264 $

Housing

$

Other Income TOTAL REVENUE

$

TOTAL EXPENSES

$

81,810

33,625

14,940,195

14,687,644

OPERATING PROFIT (Loss)

RETAIL ACTIVITIES IN 2017

9

Goodwill store locations including As-Is Outlet Store

189

Community and corporate collection drives

584,707

Retail store customers

207,206

Donors at the stores

$

252,551

VISION FOR THE FUTURE BRUCE AND JUDY SMITH Bruce and Judy Smith of Grand Island, Nebraska, are the recipients of the Vision for the Future Award. They have demonstrated leadership, commitment, vision and advocacy for the mission of Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska.

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP The greatest impact on others occurs when individuals, agencies, employers and the community work together. This type of collaboration creates an atmosphere for hope and change. It is our privilege to recognize our Employers of the Year and Community Partners for the positive impact they have had in the lives of others.

EMPLOYERS OF THE YEAR

11,544,826 Pounds of donated clothing and household items at stores and donation drives

3,837,428

Pounds sent to recycling markets

159,419

Pounds of e-waste sent to recycling markets

527

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Number of assistance certificates issued for families in need

12,935

$

Value of assistance certificates for families in need

4

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WE CELEBRATE OUR 2017 AWARD WINNERS! Meet the men and women specially recognized for applying hope and extraordinary persistence to achieve a brighter future! They were selected from among the 1,900 people across greater Nebraska whom Goodwill Industries served in 2017 through Behavioral Health Service, CourtOrdered Services, Developmental Disability Services and Employment and Career Services.

Along their journey, these brave people overcame barriers and took steps toward greater independence, employment and healthy lifestyles. Their decision to choose hope has yielded success. That is what Goodwill services are about.

Congratulations!

Healthier Lifestyles Gainful Employment Greater Independence

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2017 GOODWILL DONORS $10,000+

Hornady Manufacturing Mildred Dibbern Estate Tom & Kim Dinsdale John & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Trust

$5,000 – $9,999 Five Points Bank Garrett Tires & Treads Johnson Imperial Homes Principal Financial Group Rasmussen & AssociatesBeavercreek Marketing

$2,500 – $4,999

Randy & Kim Buschkoetter Grand Island Independent Calvin & Jane Johnson Lacy Construction Company Bill & Tammy Slater

$1,000 – $2,499

Agricultural Services, Inc Anonymous Cline Williams, Wright, Johnson & Oldfather, LLP Construction Rental Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation, Inc Edward Jones - Tom Noble Fred & Amanda Glade Foundation GI Loan & Swede’s Gun Shop, Inc GIX Logistics, Inc. - GI Express, Inc Global Industries Inc - MFS York Idea Bank Marketing Intellicom Computer Consulting, Inc Kentucky Fried Chicken Grand Island JoAnn Kisner Larry & Becki Koehler Joe & Willie Kovarik Gil & Mary Kuntz Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc NE Peterbilt Northwestern Energy - Grand Island Bill & Karla Schwieger-Arnold Bruce & Judy Smith Murray & Deb Thompson Wells Fargo Bank - Grand Island Viola Wilson

$500 – $999

Amur Equipment Finance Lafe Anderson Anonymous Kris Nolan Brown Roger & Susan Bullington Contryman Solutions James & Kathy Duval Gary Thompson Agency Home Federal Bank Dr. Chad & Kara Hudnall INSUR, Inc. JBS Beef Plant Rita Jorgensen 6

Dr. William & Marcia Lawton Andy & Erin Marsh Midwest Hydraulic Service Hank & Pam Price Jim & Dee Price Ryder, Rosacker, McCue & Huston Terry & Melanie Sheen Sunheat Howard Tracy

$250 – $499

Agri - MFS York Mark & Jordan Allen Auto America Arend & Gail Baack Terry & Tracy Babcock Kevin & Beth Bartlett John & Pat Bell Debra Bomberger Megan Boss Paula Buettner Calamus Outfitters CHI Health St Francis Medical Center Chief Construction - Chief Industries Coffin’s Corner, Inc Copy Cat Printing (Grand Island) Kevin & Lisa Cunningham Custon Rental Service Bishop William Dendinger Eakes Office Plus General Collections Hansen Well Service Hastings Community Foundation Hastings Irrigation Pipe Co. Heartland Bank Jon & Gina Heath Herz Fitness Studio for Women Mike & Jennifer Hill Chris Howard Tonya Ingram Chelsey Jungck Kearney Community Foundation Susan Kubart Lauritsen, Brownell, Brostrom, & Stehlik, PC, LLO Phil & Ann Martin Dan & Kris McElligott Paul & Janelle McKinney Nebraska Truck Center, Inc. Nebraskaland Distributing Co. Inc John & Michelle Northrup Carol Nowka Overhead Door Mike & Audrey Pitcher Rick & Sons Camper Sales Ryder, Rosacker, McCue and Huston John Schultz Jo Semm Matthew & Kathleen Shonsey Dr. Scott Smith Tamara Snider Kenneth & Rose Mary Staab Kirbie Swanson C. Burnett & Marg Terman Top Flight Hunts Dr. Stanley Urwiller Nicole Weaver

Kevin & Liz Werner YMCA-Grand Island YMCA-Hastings

$100 – $249

3 Sons Firearm Training All Faiths Funeral Home Jerry Anderson Roger & Shirley (June) Andrews John Antillon Carl Armstrong Ashley Furniture Auto America Warren & Linda Barney Fredda Bartenbach Becker Enterprises Dick & Barbara Beechner Bentley Gunsmithing Bill’s Liquor-Becker Enterprises Bosselman Energy Lloyd Brown Buffalo Wild Wings - Grand Island Dennis & Jo Ann Bunde Duane & Jacqueline Burns James & Mary Cannon Gary Carter Case IH (New Holland) Centennial Plastics, LLC. Charles Schwab Church Women United G.I. Coca-Cola Bottling Company Brandon & Stephanie Connick Michael & Jeanne Cronin Don David & Margaret Hornady-David Dr. Robin Dexter Dickey’s BBQ Jeff & Janet Dobbins Doug & Pam Doty Downrange Manufacturing Dramco Tool Company Inc. Dunraven Inn Estes Park YMCA Teresa Estrada Don & Patricia Ewoldt Family Resources of Greater NE Foote Convenience Plaza-CCT Partners, LLC Charles & Mary Fox Fredda M.P. Bartenbach Trust Michael Geiss GI Council No. 134 GI Abstract Escrow & Title Co. GI Family Radio Shirley Ginn Virginia Good Teresa Graham Gregg Young Dodge, Chrysler Jeep, Mazda, Ram, SRT Galen & Marilyn Hadley Kurt Haecker & Diana Kellogg Jerry Hamik Ryan Hansen Kim Hawke Heartland United WayDonor Choice Karl Heck Robert & Brenda Hemje

Charles & Margaret Hermes Ellen Hornady Jason Hornady Hotwoods Indian Head Golf Course Industrial Irrigation Services Jerry & Becky Janulewicz Donn & Cheri Jordening Renae Keenan Ken’s Auto Service Joan Kinney Susan Koenig & Mark Young Lawrence Industries, Inc. Embree Learned Dr. Frank & Eileen Lesiak James & Mary Livingston Dale Lundsford David & Marcy Luth Thomas & Linda Martin Masterpiece Taxidermy Kent McMullen MDM Pest & Termite Control John & Raini Mehring Miller Tire Pros & Services Harry & Ward Milligan Milner Law Office Annette Morse David & Kathy Murman Rev. Roger & Lavonne Nelson Holly Nott Overhead Doors Corp.

Rhonda Pauley Tom Peterson Lance & Kristy Potthoff Frank & Evelyn Prellwitz Presto X Quality Sound & Communication Railroad Towne Antique Mall RAP’s Nursery Rick Rasmussen Dr. Curtis & Kathy Reimer Ron & Linda Reiser Dehn & Barbara Renter Tim & Renea Rush Nancy Schmerdtmann Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning Alan & Cindy Sheffield Charles Shoemaker & Lynne Friedewald Jerry & Juanita Simonds Sorensen’s Paint & Body Inc. Maxon & Linda Stanislav Steele Law Offices Gary & Julie Steffensmeier Galen & Anna Stehlik John & Marry Steiner L.T. & R. M. Steinkruger Mark & Wanda Stelk Kelly & Alice Stevens Jeff & Kathy Thaut Ronney & Virginia Townsend Margaret Trambly United Commercial Travelers of America No. 134 Paul & Ronda Wagner Michael & Susan Walenz

Joe & Boneita Watkins Wendy’s - S. Locust, Grand Island Werner Construction David & Sharon White Gary & Nanna Wieck Joel & Terry Wiegand Carol Woodward Woodwards Disposal Service, Inc Zanadu, Inc Joel & Janel Zubrod

$50 – $99

Ace Hardware Anonymous Anonymous Back Alley Bakery Nathanial Bailey Bob & Denise Baker Bartenbach Galleries & Custom Framing James Berglund Big Apple Bagel Jennifer Barker Alison Blake Charles Bluschke Brandon & Sara Bowley Kent & Tonja Brown Bianca Brunson Gerald Bryant Conestoga Mall Jacinta & Carmen Corona Lurinda Clark Jacquie Cox Teena Davisson Sharon Debacker Dillard’s Deanna Dirks Roger & Karen Doerr Richard & Gloria Dolton Charles & Thelma Dunlap Eileen’s Cookies Firehouse Subs Michael & Linda Follmer Teri Garey Rocky & Carmie Geiser GI Fire Fighters GI Print & Graphics Edlene Green Brenda Gronenthal Tom & Carol Grooms David & Jean Harris Dan & Alicia Haussler Gary & Dee Hedman Shelby Heinen Hilltop Pet Clinic - Kearney Ricky Hill Gary & Linda Hilyard Dr. Jeff & Victoria Howard Hy-Vee - Grand Island Jeremiah & Karen Jensen Mark & Sherma Jones Kindred Lifestyle Boutique Robin & Ann Koozer Lauritsen, Brownell, Brostrom & Stehlik P.C., L.L.O. Beth Lilley Rolla & Luceil Lush

Teresa Luther Dr. James & Martha McGahan Midwest Hydraulic Service Peter & Connie Morgan Mr. G’s Car Wash Allan & Nannette Neuhaus Rocky & Dana Newman Orscheln Farm & Home Grand Island Perkin’s Restaurant and Bakery Jim & Jennifer Pirnie Pizza Hut Bruce Prellwitz Randy’s Sprinkler System Jack Rasmussen Karen Reese Ron & Linda K. Reiser Vernon & Doris Rempe Marybeth Riley Aaron Ross Margaret Ruh Tanya Ruppert Laura Schenk Aggie Schurman Christine Schwieger Sluggers Bar & Grill Sonic Drive Inn Rebecca Sorenson Gerald & Andea Spencer Stoltenberg Irrigation Les & Laurie Stratman Subway of Grand Island Super Saver Shirley Tesmer Thompson Oil Co. Tractor Supply Company Anne Morse Turnbull Jillian Underwood Becky Wagner Wal-Mart - Hastings Wal-Mart North Grand Island Wal-Mart South Grand Island Mike & Bonna Wanek Isabelle Watkins Norbert Wenzl Gidget Werner Western Edge Winestyles Witt Plumbing, Inc. Maria Ybarra Younkers

$1 – $49

William & Sallie Alberts Cynthia Allen Kirby & Ronda Andersen Animal Medical Clinic- Grand Island Anonymous Paul Asche Stacie Aufrecht Bandit’s Skeeter Barnes Stephanie Barthel Dave & Ann Black Amy Bogosian Heather Bolte Patrick & Nancy Brock

Carol Bryant BT’s Lounge Anastasia Burmood Nathan Bush Carlos O’Kelly’s Cheryl Carr Chicken Coop Amanda Collman Coney Island Steve Cooke Ashley Corbett Darien & Karen Cox Dimension’s Hair Studio Destree Drage Cheryl Dupree Farmer’s Daughter Café Amanda Fieldgrove Wayne Fitzgerald Matthew Fleming Dr. Donovan & Kathleen Foote Randy Geist Grand Theatre Les Hart Hastings Keno Sports Bar & Grill Laurie Heeren Shelby Heinen Sonia Hernandez Kary & Kathryn Hoins William & Betty Holloway Greg & Gale Hopkins Brittney Huffman Jay & Candace Huston Diane Ingram Deborah Inman Thomas Jamieson Mike & Cindy Jarosz Tracy Karr Ramona Karschner Cindy Keller Bill Kenagy Kitty’s Roadhouse Gene & Trudy Kmoch Miranda Koehn John & Deanna Lakey Brian & Rita Lammers Melanie Lantis Pamela LuVaas Kathy Leitschuck Gene & Linda Liebig Pamela LuVaas Shelby Manka Ileana Martin-Sanchez Joslin McCoy McGutters McKinney’s Irish Pub Michaella Menghini Midway USA Steve & Pamela Millnitz Lissa Moeller Evelyn Morales Ron Moran & Kimberly Mickels, MD Edna Motley Randa Musil Kris Naberhaus Tami Nabower Nebraska State Fair Jerry & Patricia Neff

Allan & Nannette Neuhaus Cynthia Nielsen Old Cow Palace Olive Garden Orscheln Farm & Home - Hastings Kathryn Otto Margaret Ourada Pam’s Pub & Grub Elaine Pelster Joan Perez James Peterson Amanda Pfeifer Gloria Picthall Pizza Palace Karena Plautz David Plond Glen & Mary Powell William Prescott Villey Ramirez Red Lobster Don & Jean Reynolds Sarah Roberts Marie Rodrigus-Divis Kelly Salas Sam’s Club Sandstone Grill Restaurant David & Brook Sautter Betty Schmidt Connie Shannon Shopko Danielle Shultz Janice Shultz Sin City Grill & Bonsai Beach Club Francis & Rose Ann Sindelar Breanna Sinsel Sit n Bull Pizza Cecelia Skalak Skeeter Barnes Don Smith Doug & Marnie Soderquist Stagecoach, Inc. Aimee Steinhardt Stickler Dental Studio LLC Jamie Suck Robin Suitts Sutter Deli Temo, Inc. Dennis & Kathy Tessman The Faucet Courtney Thiel Jeffery Thiel Cheryl Thomas Tommy’s Restaurant Tractor Supply Company Jessica Valdez Elizabeth Vega Jazmin Vera John & Leola Ward Isabella Watkins Wayne’s Cyclery Dawn Weldon Rhonda Wescott Colene White Mary Zach Casey Ziemba

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STORE LOCATIONS COLUMBUS

KEARNEY

GRAND ISLAND (2)

LEXINGTON

GRAND ISLAND OUTLET

NORTH PLATTE

SERVICE AREA Dawes Sioux Box Butte

SCOTTSBLUFF

HASTINGS

Scotts Bluff

Morrill

Banner

MISSION SERVICE LOCATIONS

Cherry

Sheridan

Garden

Grant

Hooker

Arthur

McPherson

Blaine

Loup

Garfield Wheeler Valley Greeley

Logan

Cheyenne

Deuel

Sherman Howard Merrick

Keith Perkins

LEXINGTON

Chase

GRAND ISLAND

MCCOOK

Dundy

HASTINGS

NORTH PLATTE

Platte

Nance

Custer Kimball

Antelope Boone

BROKEN BOW

KEARNEY

Thomas

Lincoln

Hayes

Dawson Frontier

Buffalo

Hall Hamilton

Gosper Phelps Kearney Adams Clay

Hitchcock Red Willow Furnas

Harlan Franklin Webster Nuckolls

OUR TERRITORY AND STAFF • 55 counties in central and western Nebraska • 53,068 square miles with a population of 485,000 • $14 million operating budget

Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, Inc. is committed to delivering high quality services to persons served. We are equally committed to maintaining a high level of quality standards for business practice.

We are proud to demonstrate this commitment by achieving CARF accreditation through February 28, 2019 for the following programs/services: • Case Management/Services Coordination: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Adults) • Community Integration: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Adults) • Community Employment Services: Employment Supports • Community Employment Services: Job Development Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health certifies that Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska meets the provisions of Title 404 NAC, “Community-Based Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.”

Recognition of funding sources: Services funded in full or in part from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska VR, Social Security Administration, Probation Administration, Regional Behavioral Health AuthorityRegion II, Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, Region 4 Behavioral Health System, Federal Agency Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Center for Mental Health Services, Block Grants for Community Mental Health #93.958, PATH Formula Grant #93.150.

• 285 employees = 223 full time and 62 part time

“You can raise your potential, when you help someone to reach their potential.” ~Anita Ray, Walking the Path of Compassion

Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, Inc. Headquarters 1804 South Eddy, Grand Island, NE 68801 308-384-7896

www.goodwillne.org