Goodwill's Reflective Essay: Nonprofit
In all honesty, I agreed to Goodwill because its recognizable. I’m sure a majority of my peers have been to one at least once. I also agreed because I wasn’t passionate about any of the nonprofits. I mean, in proportion to life, which I also find insignificant, it’s a rather bleak ratio, really. I didn’t fight tooth and nail for my “favorite” nonprofit, because as lovely as giving water to the needy is, I’m not incredibly concerned with it. That sounds awful, but I don’t lie unnecessarily. It’s tedious. On the subject of candor, I really don’t understand why you emphasized picking a nonprofit that we feel passionately about, then following up with, “Okay guys, now choose one of those and make a cohesive project with your diverse viewpoints and opinions based on your unique
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Goodwill’s goal is “to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work”. Noble, no? This has resulted in 89 million total employment and community services. Over 318,000 people have been placed into employment because of the educational credentials earned through Goodwill. More than 24 million people have utilized Goodwill’s resources, which is three times the number recorded in 2013. This was accomplished by the $5.37 billion accumulated through Goodwill organizations, and the 83% spent directly on programs. They have a total of 90 million donors, and more than 3,000 stores, including an online auction.
Goodwill was by Rev. Edgar J. Helms in Boston during the year 1902. He gathered used items from wealthier areas and then hired and trained those in poverty to mend the items, which were then sold or given to the people who mended them. Thus, the Goodwill belief of “a hand up, not a hand out” was born. I personally enjoy that, as I’m opposed to the amount of money being drained into
Goodwill’s goal is “to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work”. Noble, no? This has resulted in 89 million total employment and community services. Over 318,000 people have been placed into employment because of the educational credentials earned through Goodwill. More than 24 million people have utilized Goodwill’s resources, which is three times the number recorded in 2013. This was accomplished by the $5.37 billion accumulated through Goodwill organizations, and the 83% spent directly on programs. They have a total of 90 million donors, and more than 3,000 stores, including an online auction.
Goodwill was by Rev. Edgar J. Helms in Boston during the year 1902. He gathered used items from wealthier areas and then hired and trained those in poverty to mend the items, which were then sold or given to the people who mended them. Thus, the Goodwill belief of “a hand up, not a hand out” was born. I personally enjoy that, as I’m opposed to the amount of money being drained into