now - Palmetto Goodwill

CELEBRATING
MISSION
ACROSS LOWER SC
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Dear friends of Goodwill,
M I SSION
V IS IO N
VALUES
To help people achieve
their full potential
through the dignity and
power of work.
We strive to be a
valued community
partner for training,
employment and
continued development
of people seeking a
pathway to a better life.
We believe that work
forms the foundations
of our relationships with
others. Work affects our
self-esteem and allows
us to become successful
contributing members of
our community.
Each year, Palmetto Goodwill strives to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities
and other barriers to employment. In 2015, we lived our mission of “helping people achieve their
full potential through the dignity and power of work,” positively impacting the lives of those in our
community.
Last year we provided services to more than 57,000 people and placed 1,934 into new jobs.
These successes lowered unemployment, reduced costly government support services and
boosted our economy with a total economic impact of more than $31.4 million.
Recognizing the needs of our community, we implemented new programs that are changing
lives and strengthening communities through education, training and work. Workforce Academy,
a partnership with area high schools, allows students in danger of dropping out an opportunity
to earn a paycheck, complete their diploma requirements and gain valuable job skills. With the
growing tourist markets in our community, we began offering a Hospitality Training Program to
provide successful candidates essential certificates for beginning or furthering their careers in the
industry.
Ongoing programs and services like our 14 Job Link Centers, Veteran Employment Program and
Palmetto Warrior Connection, Hire ME! events, GoodPeople Staffing, and Job Prep courses offer
individuals the opportunity to enhance their education and better their lives.
Our continuing work with AbilityOne allows us to provide employment opportunities for
people with significant disabilities at several military and government installations throughout our
community. We are honored to have the support of South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn
and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott and are very proud to be the recipient of the 2015
SourceAmerica Performance Excellence in Grassroots Advocacy Award.
We take great pride in our successes and accomplishments from 2015, made possible by the
generous support of our wonderful community. Each time you donate, shop and volunteer, you
advance the lives of veterans, our homeless populations, and those with disabilities or other
barriers to employment.
Enjoy this annual report. Through inspirational stories, staggering statistics and more, we hope it
provides you a small look at the work we are fortunate to be a part of each and every day.
Goodwill aims to bring out the best in each individual that we serve and to have a positive impact
in our community. We are grateful to all who support our work. On behalf of Palmetto Goodwill
and the Board of Directors, thank you.
Robert Smith
President & CEO
George E. Temple IV
Chair, Board of Directors
Letter from the
CEO and
Chairperson
YEAR IN REVIEW
YEAR IN REVIEW
2015
2015
Hospitality Training Program
Senior Community Service
Employment Program
In 2015, Palmetto Goodwill and Goodwill of Upstate/Midlands entered into a partnership
to provide community service and work based training to seniors through the Senior
Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). SCSEP is the only federal workforce
program targeted at job seekers who are 55+, living below the federal guidelines, and lack
updated job skills.
Palmetto Goodwill was awarded this grant-funded training opportunity through the South
Carolina Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging to serve seniors in eight counties throughout
lower South Carolina. Goodwill Employment Specialists first assist participants in
developing a plan for employment. The participants are then placed at a host agency
where they receive paid training in the industry they desire to work. Once a SCSEP
participant is ready, Goodwill assists them in finding employment and follows up to ensure
success.
The program, whose fiscal year runs July 1, 2015 –
June 30, 2016, has exceeded its outreach goal
and provided services to 57 seniors.
Golden Angel Program
Through
support
of
the
community and proceeds from
angel cutouts sold in Goodwill
stores in December, Goodwill
provided holiday parties, blankets
and clothing vouchers to 1,347
seniors throughout 11 counties in
South Carolina.
AbilityOne Congressional Champions:
Senator Tim Scott & Congressman Clyburn
Tim Scott, United States Senator representing South
Carolina and James E. Clyburn, United States Congressman
representing the 6th congressional district in South Carolina
both became Congressional Champions for the AbilityOne
Program and Goodwill Industries noting Palmetto Goodwill’s
outstanding commitment to service and work with the
program. An excerpt from Senator’s Scott’s congressional
record reads, “Through providing employment opportunities,
Palmetto Goodwill is making strides to continue the mission
of National Disability Awareness Month throughout the year.
Currently, 85% of their [contracts employees are] persons
with a disability. I applaud the stellar work of the Champion
Program, and therefore recognize The Palmetto Goodwill.”
In March 2015, Palmetto Goodwill
entered into a partnership
with the Culinary Institute of
Charleston at Trident Technical
College to provide Hospitality
Classes at no cost to interested
students. The Culinary Institute
of Charleston (CIC) provides the
facility infrastructure and support
for a dedicated hotel mock suite
while Palmetto Goodwill provides
instructors.
This program was designed with
the staffing needs of local hotels
in mind as well as individuals
seeking to further their careers
in the Hospitality Industry. The
Hospitality Training program
provides stackable credentials
sanctioned by the American
Hotel & Lodging Institute which
is nationally recognized in 85
countries. To date, a total of
70 students have successfully
completed the program, earning a
total of 203 certifications with a
98% pass rate.
Corporate Mobile Data Destruction
Understanding that data security is top of mind with
individuals as well as businesses, Palmetto Goodwill launched
a new Corporate Mobile Data Destruction program to help
businesses properly dispose of their old electronics in a
responsible manner. Information Techs will come to your
business and wipe hard drives clean to the standards of the
United States Department of Defense. The servcie can be
performed on site or bring them to our secure Computer
Works warehouse where they will be wiped and refurbished
or de-manufactured through the Dell Reconnect program.
The goal of this new program is to help the community
recycle electronic materials back into purposeful use and
not into landfills.
The Data Destructor visits businesses who are interested
in safely destroying data while protecting the environment.
Connecting Job Seekers
with Business Partners
Employability Skills Training and Hire
Me! events go hand-in-hand when it
comes to preparing job seekers for
interviews with potential employers.
In 2015, Palmetto Goodwill kicked
off a series of trainings at its Job Link
Centers designed to give job seekers
the edge needed to land that perfect
job. Business Development staff work
with businesses on an individual basis
to fill their staffing needs and to
connect job seekers with employment
opportunities.
More than 700 job seekers found
employment at a Goodwill Hire Me!
event in 2015. Best Buy, Sam’s Club
and The Charleston River Dogs are a
few of the businesses that Goodwill
helped to meet their staffing needs
through these events.
“Every day is a
good day!”
JA SON
Goodwill Works! award winner
At age 17, Jason Harrison was president of his junior
class, a straight-A student and a champion golfer. He
was a typical high school student with his sights set on
college.
On a rainy September afternoon in 1997, his life changed
in an instant when his Pontiac Firebird hydroplaned into
an oncoming pick-up truck.
Jason spent the next nine months in the hospital. He was
in a coma for three months and suffered numerous lifethreating injuries. His doctors weren’t sure if he would
make it out of the hospital alive let alone walk or talk
again.
Today his dad calls Jason his “walking, talking miracle,” a
testament to his will and determination to not only live,
but thrive.
After being released from the hospital, Jason was
determined to gain back his independence and worked
hard at his rehabilitation, learning to speak, stand and
eventually walk again. The process was slow but Jason
never gave up. His positive attitude is what kept him and
his family going.
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Today, Jason lives in a home not far from his parents,
drives an SUV and works as a cashier at the Goodwill
store in Little River. The same attitude of gratitude and
positive outlook that got him through the hardest time
in his life inspires and uplifts everyone he meets.
His father, Jim Harrison, is grateful that Jason has an
opportunity to live his life to the fullest. “Jason has
limitations but does not consider himself disabled,” Jim
said. “Goodwill recognized that and has given him an
opportunity where others would not.”
Jason held other jobs before joining the Goodwill
family but says he enjoys this job the most. His
Employment Specialist Janet Kidwell said Jason has
a way of making everyone feel special and that his
customers know and love him.
When Jason first started working at Goodwill, he
worked in a retail store in North Myrtle Beach. Now
at Little River, he has customers that make the drive to
shop there just to see him.
Beloved by everyone he meets, Jason has even had
offers to change jobs but says he can’t imagine working
anywhere else. “I love my job because I love to be
around people,” he said. “Every day I am grateful to be
alive and working at Goodwill.”
When Jason isn’t happily assisting customers, he enjoys
playing golf and cooking. Two phrases Jason likes to
remind people of are, “Every day is a good day” and
“Sometimes you just have to suck it up and move on.”
Life took an unexpected turn for Jason nearly 20 years
ago but it’s evident in his every action that he’s making
the most of every day and leaving an impression with
every person he meets.
LITTLE RIVER, SC
“Goodwill gave
me a chance when
no one else
would.”
PAT R ICE
Achiever of the Year
Growing up in North Carolina, Patrice Blackstock
faced hardship from a young age. “I didn’t have any real
guidance because my mom was often sick,” she said. “I
just wanted to belong, be loved and appreciated and I
got involved with the wrong crowd very early in life.”
At 15 her parents separated and she had her first son. In
order to care for her ill mother and new baby, she often
missed school and eventually dropped out.
When she was 20, Patrice had a daughter and met a
man who led her to drugs. “I became a totally different
person and lost all control,” she said.
Patrice gave birth to another daughter at age 23. Not
willing to listen to her mother’s advice to get clean, she
moved to South Carolina with her partner and children.
She ended up in jail several times and was in a perpetual
downward spiral.
With five children to now care for, Patrice knew
she couldn’t continue down this path and entered a
rehabilitation facility in Florence, SC.
“They say you can’t do it for someone else but you can
because I did it for my children,” she said.
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During her time there, Patrice was introduced to
Goodwill during a group outing. “I’ll never forget
shopping at that store because it was the first time I
spent money on something other than drugs and it felt
good,” she said.
Once she was clean, Patrice received a home through
Habitat for Humanity and started a job at Salvation
Army where she worked for 11 years before the
store closed. She says this was the worst time in her
life because she had finally found a place where she
belonged and didn’t know where to turn.
Barely scraping by, she was elated when she learned
Goodwill would be opening a new store in town. She
was connected with Employment specialist Bobby Cox,
who helped her get the job.
“Nobody would hire me because of my background
but Goodwill gave me a chance when no one else
would,” Patrice said.
“Patrice did everything she could to make positive
changes in her life and her actions are proof that her
desire for change is more powerful than her shame or
her fears,” Bobby said.
Just as her children were the driving reason for her to
turn her life around years ago, they continue to be her
motivation each day. Patrice is now happily married
and a proud grandma to 10 grandchildren.
Her advice to people who fall on tough times is,
“Never give up no matter how hard life gets. There is
always a silver lining, you just have to find it.”
GEORGETOWN, SC
“Goodwill helped
me become the
person I am
today.”
R U SS ELL
Graduate of the Year
Russell Shirer has a steady, enjoyable job at MidState
Tooling, a machine shop in Manning, SC but this wasn’t
always the case. Growing up in a rural southern town,
Russell spent his childhood outdoors hunting, fishing and
enjoying the family’s land. After graduating high school, he
attended Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter,
SC but he was anxious to work and didn’t complete his
degree.
Over the next few years, Russell worked several different
jobs. Although he had a variety of skills, challenges along
the way made keeping a job difficult. In May 2011, he
was referred to Goodwill and hired as a mail clerk at
the Shaw Air Force Base Official Mail Center through
Goodwill’s partnership with SourceAmerica, which is a
part of the AbilityOne program.
While working in the mail room, Russell lost his best
friends, his father and grandfather in a short period of
time. During this difficult time in his life he became less
focused and motivated. However, unlike previous places
of employment, his supervisor John Braxton, WFD
Specialist Melissa Simmons and fellow workers were
understanding and supportive.
“I don’t like to ask for help but once I finally bit the bullet
and did, everyone was kind and supportive and that was
something I was just not used to,” Russell explained.
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As he struggled to cope with his personal challenges,
Goodwill supported him and made sure he had the
assistance he needed to be successful.
His employment specialist Melissa Simmons describes
Russell as determined. “He did everything he possibly
could to make sure that he succeeded despite any
setbacks he faced,” she said.
Taking on extra responsibilities at work, Russell built a
level of respect and trust with co-workers, customers
and military personnel. He worked in the mail room
for four and a half years – the longest he has held any
job to date.
Taking a new job was a difficult decision but Russell
says the skills he learned during his time with Goodwill
were essential in making the transition. “Goodwill
helped me become the person I am today,” he said.
“I wouldn’t be able to work in the job I have now if I
didn’t have the skills I learned while I worked there.”
Russell has been with MidState Tooling since
September 2015. He enjoys the atmosphere and the
ability to learn new skills, helping out with whatever
the company needs from hauling equipment to welding
projects. He calls himself a “Jack of All Trades.”
Most important, Russell is happy with his
accomplishments. “I’ve got my own land, my own
truck, and thanks to Goodwill, a sense of security and
the ability and skills to take me forward so I think I’m
doing alright,” he said.
MANNING, SC
MANDY
LE S I A
Barbara Banks Customer
Service Award
Employee of the Year
Lesia Mitchell is an Army veteran who served as
radiologic technologist. She has been married for
24 years and has four children. After working in the
X-ray field for 10 years, she became a real estate
broker. When the market crashed, she decided to
take a break from working to focus on her family.
Four years later she was ready to jump back into
the workforce and was introduced to Goodwill
through the Trident One Stop Program. At
Goodwill, she enrolled in an eight week IT training
program.
Impressed with her attitude, work ethic and ability
to learn quickly, she was encouraged to apply for an
open position in the Loss Prevention department.
Lesia started work and quickly excelled. She was
afforded the opportunity to complete her Bachelor’s
Degree with the help of Goodwill’s tuition
assistance program and is currently working toward
her MBA.
The department received many high-end items. Lesia
was tasked with opening and managing an account
on ShopGoodwill.com, an online auction site
exclusively for Goodwill organizations throughout
the country. The site offers an array of items for
auction including art, antiques and collectibles,
jewelry, designer fashion, one-of-a-kind items and
more.
“All of the money we make from our internet sales
help fund our mission,” Lesia said. “It’s important
that we make the most of every donation and this
allows us to do that.”
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
Lesia quickly transitioned to handling e-commerce
sales full time, learning the ins and outs of the site,
the auctions and authenticating high-end items
and antiques. She realized just how much she was
enjoying her job when she saw the impact on her
community.
“I knew I was in the right place when I saw the
difference Goodwill was making in people’s lives
and I knew I was a part of that,” she said.
Lesia works diligently, often putting in time in
the evenings and on weekends to ensure she is
exceeding her sales goals. She also started holding
live auctions in retail locations on Saturdays, which
have proven to be a huge success and are loved by
customers.
In addition to her own achievements, Lesia cares
deeply about the success of the organization as
a whole, often volunteering to help at events,
uplifting her fellow coworkers and spreading the
word about Goodwill’s work in the community.
Mandy Puckett began working at Goodwill
as an Assistant Manager at the retail store in
Orangeburg, SC in September 2012 and was
promoted to Store Manager just six months later.
ORANGEBURG, SC
A shining example of Goodwill leadership, her
enthusiasm and energy extends to her entire team
and is apparent to customers.
Mandy understands her store’s part in the
larger Goodwill mission and works every day to
generate as much revenue as possible to help her
community, increasing sales each year.
“Mandy leads her staff with open discussion,
challenging them and connecting with them on
a personal level,” said Brad Dershaw, Lower
Savannah District Manager for Palmetto Goodwill.
“I believe in the work that Goodwill is doing in
our community and it makes me feel good every
day,” Mandy said.
D I CK
Volunteer of the Year
Dick Fremberg wanted to find a way to give back
to his community during his retirement and has
been volunteering with Palmetto Goodwill for
more than seven years.
As a volunteer in the Grand Strand area Job Link
Centers, he assists with resume writing, online job
searches, online job applications and more.
“Dick’s skills, knowledge and uplifting personality
make him a valuable resource in preparing
individuals for the work force and Goodwill is
fortunate to be his chosen volunteer agency,”
said Rick Shelley, VP of Mission Services, North
Region.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
In 2015, Dick began hosting basic computer
training courses and work readiness classes.
He says he enjoys helping people take the steps
needed to find a job and improve their lives.
Although Goodwill is fortunate to have him as a
dedicated volunteer, Dick says that he is grateful
for the opportunity to make a positive impact on
his community.
C U LI N ARY INSTITUTE OF CH AR LES TO N
AT TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEG E
Business Partner of the Year - North Region
Business Partner of the Year
Walmart is a household name and “rolling back” prices is a term we have come
to associate with the international discount retailer. What many of us may
not be as familiar with is Walmart’s sense of corporate responsibility to the
communities it serves.
South Region
When Palmetto Goodwill’s CEO and Workforce Development Team learned
that finding and maintaining a stable workforce was a major obstacle for hotel
operators, they knew that Goodwill could help provide a solution. Jim Hughes,
Goodwill’s VP of Mission Enterprises, sat down with Michael Saboe, Dean of
the Culinary Institute of Charleston (CIC) at Trident Technical College (TTC),
to discuss a collaborative idea for a Hospitality Training Program.
Saboe shared that the CIC’s community partners were in need of a pool of
workers seeking a new career and he felt the population that Goodwill serves
was a perfect fit. In March 2015, Palmetto Goodwill and CIC entered into a
partnership to provide Hospitality Classes at no cost to interested students.
CIC provides the facility infrastructure and support for a dedicated hotel
mock suite while Palmetto Goodwill provides instructors and classroom
space.
WA LMA RT
Earlier this year, Walmart and its Foundation announced that $16 million in
grants would be distributed to seven nonprofits to provide training, education
and career pathways for retail workers in the United States, part of a larger
initiative to create economic mobility for the retail workforce.
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
Here at Goodwill, we feel Walmart’s support and commitment to making
a positive impact, especially in the Grand Strand communities. In 2015, the
Walmart Supercenter on Highway 17 North, near Tanger and the Walmart
Supercenter on Kings Road in North Myrtle Beach, teamed up with Palmetto
Goodwill to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities and other
barriers to employment. When faced with filling positions, Walmart’s hiring
managers turn to Goodwill-sponsored hiring events for qualified employees. In
addition, they donate in support of Goodwill events that help bring awareness
to our mission.
Palmetto Goodwill is proud to have a partner like Walmart who shares our
passion for strengthening communities through job training and employment
opportunities. We are honored to recognize Walmart as Goodwill’s Business
Partner of the Year for the Grand Strand community.
Students that complete the six-week program can earn as many as three
certificates and come out with stackable credentials that make them more
attractive hires among hospitality job seekers. To date, a total of 70 students
have successfully completed the program, earning a total of 203 certifications
with a 98% pass rate.
Palmetto Goodwill is thankful to Saboe and the CIC at TTC for their
commitment to this partnership. Saboe has been a true champion and it is
through his personal marketing efforts to community partners that has made
this program so successful. We are proud to recognize Michael Saboe and the
Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College as the Business
Partner of the Year for the Tricounty.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC
R.B. S TALL HI GH S C HOOL
Partnerships for People Award
South Region
In 2015, Palmetto Goodwill entered into a partnership with R.B. Stall High
School to provide a program that addresses the challenges of students
that have promising academic aptitude but have become disengaged and
are at risk of dropping out of school. Workforce Academy is a yearround, work-based program that offers a blended schedule of classes and
part-time work that allows students to earn a wage and their diploma at
the same time. Although the year has not ended, early results indicate an
overwhelming increase in the student’s GPAs.
Fourteen students enrolled in the program in August, the start of the
new school year. With five months to go before the program year ends,
nine students remain and results show they have earned an average of
2.5 credits each through this program. In addition, incidents of negative
behaviors have decreased for these students while GPAs have increased
overwhelmingly from a 2.0 in the Fall of 2014 to a GPA of 3.6 for the Fall
2015.
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
HORRY C O UNTY D SN B O AR D
Partnerships for People Award - North Region
Palmetto Goodwill’s partnership with the Disabilities and Special Needs
Board in Horry County (HCDSN) has been strong from the on-set. With
similar missions, both Goodwill and HCDSN have been successful in providing
employment services to individuals with disabilities.
Palmetto Goodwill and HCDSN have mutually benefited from this partnership.
More importantly, the individuals served through this partnership have
advanced. Many have established relationships and learned positive life lessons
that have enabled them to progress towards independence.
In late 2007, as we were planning the opening of our first two Goodwill retail
stores in the Grand Strand, Palmetto Goodwill reached out to HCDSN for
referrals of qualified individuals with disabilities for employment and training
opportunities in our retail stores. In addition, a contractual relationship
was established with HCDSN to provide enclaves of people with disabilities
supervised by their own Job Coach to work in the two stores. The HCDSN
enclaves follow a set work schedule and carry out duties related to the
processing of donated goods.
Joyce Kraus, HCDSN Employment Specialist, has been extremely supportive of
Goodwill and its mission. She has helped many individuals with disabilities enter
Goodwill’s training program and has been instrumental in their transition to
external placement in the community as they advanced out of our program.
We are honored to work with a partner whose mission, like our own, helps
people with disabilities find dignity through the power of work. We are excited
to honor Horry County Disabilities and Special Needs Board with Goodwill’s
Partnerships for People Award.
The success of Workforce Academy is largely attributed to the innovative
leadership of Kim Wilson, R.B. Stall H.S. Principal, Jeremy Carrick,
Assistant Principal and the dedicated teachers that are a vital part of this
program. Palmetto Goodwill is proud to be part of furthering the school’s
mission of preparing students to become competitive, compassionate, and
accountable leaders by actively engaging them in challenging and relevant
courses, meaningful extracurricular experiences and involvement in
business and community.
CONWAY, SC
BB&T-BOYLE VAUGHAN INSURANCE
Corporate Partner of the Year
OFFICERS
For some companies, giving back to the community is part of everyday life and
a philosophy that is communicated throughout their organization and cultivated
over time. So it is with BB&T and its team of caring professionals.
Lawton Greenwood and his dedicated team developed an innovative solution
to our workers compensation plan which has saved Goodwill in excess of
$800,000 in workers compensation claims over a two-year period.
BB&T and its subsidiary, BB&T- Boyle Vaughan Insurance Agency, understands
Goodwill’s mission and the positive impact it has on the community. BB&T
leaders Lawton Greenwood, Trent Holland and Jason Dennis work diligently to
provide innovative solutions that results in savings and added mission revenues
that enables Goodwill to provide job training and employment services to our
community.
Through the years BB&T has been instrumental in helping Goodwill provide
excellent healthcare coverage for our employees. Most recently, Jason Dennis
and the Agency’s staff negotiated a 3% reduction in healthcare premiums which
will save Goodwill more than $150,000 in 2016. They have also been a valuable
resource in navigating Goodwill through the new Affordable Care Act.
BB&T has shown support of Goodwill in various ways; from holding a
corporate donation drive with their employees to being a faithful sponsor of
events, like the Shining Star Banquet, that help bring awareness to Goodwill’s
mission.
As the cost of workers compensation and healthcare continued to rise,
Goodwill turned to BB&T professionals for help in reducing these expenses.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Financial team led by Trent Holland has provided creative bond financing
over the last several years that has saved Goodwill over $171,000 annually.
Estimated savings over the next 12 years is more than $2.2 million.
These are three fine examples of how strong BB&T’s commitment is to
Goodwill’s mission and the people that we serve. We are thankful for their
tireless efforts to provide innovative ideas and excellent service, and are
honored to recognize them as our Corporate Partner of the Year.
GEORGE E. TEMPLE IV
SEAN SYKES
ROBERT PHILLIPS
MICHAEL SABOE
LEE DEAS
ROBERT G. SMITH
Board Chair
LS3P Associates, LTD
Vice Chair
Trident Technical College
Treasurer
Urban Electric Co.
Secretary
Obviouslee Marketing
Immediate Past Chair
NBSC Bank
President & CEO
Palmetto Goodwill
JOHN BLEECKER
DIRECTORS
ELIZABETH AMORY
RUDY GILL
U.S. Department of State
Tidelands Bank
COL. WILLIAM ASHWORTH
CHRIS HARVEY
The Citadel
Harbour View Inn
JOHN M. BLEECKER JR.
GARY MCMANUS
Bleecker Law Offices
CarePoint
GREG MITCHELL
Horry-Georgetown Tech. College
DOUG SNYDER
CPA, CGMA
HEATHER WALKER
Booz Allen Hamilton
LEADERSHIP TEAM
JOHN CONKLAN, JR
CFO
CHUCK HUDSON
CHARLESTON, SC
CIO/VP of Admin. Services
JAMES E. HUGHES
VP, Mission Enterprises
REGINALD HUGHES
RICK E. SHELLEY
TINA MARSHALL
PEGGY B. SMITH
VP, Commercial Services
Community Relations/
Corporate Compliance
VP, Mission Services
North Region
VP, Human Resources
BOARD CHAIR 2005-2006
Palmetto Goodwill’s Hall of Fame
Inducted May 25, 2016
John M. Bleecker, Jr. served two terms on Palmetto
Goodwill’s Board of Directors and was Board Chair
during a time of important financial decisions that would
fuel future mission growth. John was instrumental in
financial strategies adopted by the Board that led to
the reduction of long term leases in favor of purchasing
Goodwill facilities. Under his governance as Chairman,
John led discussions on the value of implementing this
strategy which has reduced Goodwill’s operational costs
that can be diverted to fund programs and services. This
unique financial windfall will allow Goodwill to provide
sustainable mission services for years to come.
This honor is bestowed upon John M. Bleecker, Jr. in
recognition of his support of the mission of Palmetto
Goodwill and the communities we serve.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
BY THE NUMBERS
People served in 2015
8%
2015
127,042
117,713
2014
People who received services from Palmetto Goodwill
57,387
WHAT THE COMMUNITY INVESTED IN GOODWILL
People placed into jobs
1,934
Job Training & Placement Services
$703,991
$738,956
People hired through Hire Me! events
726
Commercial Services
$14,434,469
$14,487,849
Donated Goods
$37,484,368
$39,461,484
Veterans who received services
4,428
Misc. Donations & Fundraising
$878,030
$138,808
Veteran & community homeless that received services at
the Stand Down Against Homelessness event
413
$53,500,858
$54,827,097
Low income seniors served through the Golden Angel
Tree program
1,347
Retail Stores
30
Job Link Centers
14
Contract Sites
15
Clothing vouchers issued
8,561
Value of clothing vouchers issued
TOTAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
WHAT WE REINVESTED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY
2014
2015
2014
2015
Job Training & Placement Services
$3,472,764
$3,886,705
Mission Wages & Benefits
$20,918,942
$20,619,422
Donated Goods
$19,747,967
$22,700,497
Commercial Services
$2,052,514
$1,800,526
Community Relations
$374,184
$595,835
Occupancy & Admin Support of Programs
$4,034,626
$3,390,741
$299,635
Community Reinvestment
$50,600,997
$52,993,726
Pounds of reusable goods kept out of SC landfills
24,190,492
Net Mission Revenue for Future Services
$2,899,861
$1,833,371
Pounds of electronic waste diverted from SC landfills
1,282,665
$53,500,858
$54,827,097
TOTAL REINVESTMENT
91%
of earned revenue
funds Goodwill’s mission.
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Palmetto Goodwill increased
services to South Carolinians
in 2015 by
2015 Financial Summary
Palmetto
Goodwill’s
territory covers 18
counties in eastern SC
CONTRIBUTORS
MISSION BENEFACTORS
$5,000 +
Urban Electric
Best Buy
BB&T
Robert & Gwen Smith
Southeastern Paper Group
COMMUNITY PROGRAM
BENEFACTORS
up to $999
MISSION BENEFACTORS
$2,500 - $4,999
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
David E. Looper & Co
Duvall Catering
Patience Walker
Piedmont Companies
Southwind Commercial Real Estate
MISSION BENEFACTORS
$1,000 - $2,499
Applied Building Sciences, Inc.
Carolina Waste & Recycling
CommunityOne Bank
Delta Dental
Eastern Alliance Insurance Group
LS3P Associate, LTD
NBSC
Penske
Perry & Sandra Cashion
Rodney’s Rockets
Selective Insurance
Tumbleston Studios
David Anderson
Annette Asbill
April Horn
AquaSafaris, Inc
Assurant
B2B Media
Bessie Dowling
Boyd & Richard Davis
Brackish
Brendan Ryan
C & S Wholesale Grocers
Carolina Panthers
Caroline Johnson
Cash McDonald
Cassaline Rambert
Catherine & Bill Read
Charleston Battery
Charleston County Park & Rec
Charleston Marriott
Charleston Mix
Charleston National Golf Club
Charleston RiverDogs
Charleston Stage
Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House
Cheryl Erwin
Cheryl Evans
Chick-fil-A Mount Pleasant
Chris Kendig
Christine Crosby
Christine Mason
Christy O’Connell
Chuck & Bonnie Hudson
Cindy Scarborough
Cintas
Clemson University
Community Broadcasters
Crystal Sinclair
Daniel & Shelley Burns
Daren Graham
Darryl LaPlante
David Smith
Diane McGuire
Doug Snyder
Eddie Byers
Elizabeth Amory
Eugene Borzendowski
Firefly Distillery
Footlight Players
Francis Marion Hotel
Gary McManus
George E. Temple
Gourmet Gift Baskets
Greg Mitchell
Gregg Hill
Heather Walker
Henry S. Stuhr Funeral Home
Homegrown Hospitality
Jack Tice
James King
Janelle Wright
Jessica Sanchez
Jim & Dena Hughes
Jim & Patricia Young
Jim Lippincott
John & Kim Conklan
John M. Bleecker, Jr.
Kaley Briesmaster
Kaeisha Moore
Larry Inman, Jr.
LaShawn Crawford
Lee Deas
Leo O’Neal
Lesia Mitchell
Madra Rua
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Manish Mazyck
Mary Henderson
Matthew Spath
Michael Badger
Michael Saboe
Mike & Rita Schmitt
National Aging in Place Council
Old South Carriage Co.
Paula Byers
Peggy Smith
Persimmon Café
Physician’s Eye Care
Portrait Innovations
ProBenefits
Publix Supermarkets
Quoizel
Reggie & Tracey Hughes
Renee Beauford
Rewined Candles
Richie Lee
Rick Shelley
Rob Phillips
Robert Sharpe
Rudy H. Gill
Rufus Collins
Ruth Espy
Sam’s Club
Sean Sykes
Sheila Williams
Shelby Davis
Sherry Unterbrink
South Carolina Stingrays
Southcoast Gastroenterology
Spirit Line Cruises
Stephanie Tuffey
Steve Lovette
Summerville Country Club
Tavia Watson
The Citadel
The Cliffs
The College of Charleston
The Links at Stono Ferry
The Little Gym of Mt. Pleasant
The Neighborhood Dining Group
Thomas Brown
Tina Marshall
Total Wine
Trident Technical College
U.S. National Whitewater
Center
Walt Disney World
Warehouse
What If? Productions
Wild Blue Ropes
Will Chisolm
William & Debbie Heafner
T H A NK Y O U !
2015 Annual Report
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Palmetto
Goodwill
Community Service Center
2150 Eagle Dr, Bldg 100
North Charleston, SC 29406
843-566-0072
palmettogoodwill.org