A message from our President & CEO, Karla Grazier
Goodwill’s vision is to transform lives across Colorado, and in 2023 you helped us create remarkable impact in our local communities. Each day I am honored to serve alongside 3,200 team members as we weave our mission into grassroots efforts across our state, providing education, employment and community programs to nearly 150,000 Coloradans.
Throughout the year, we witnessed how our mission grew and took on new dimensions It in the lives of people we serve whose stories we are honored to share, and it had a tremendous positive impact our environment.
You played an important role in keeping Colorado beautiful by generously donating more than 248 million pounds of items. Your dedication helps keep textiles in the circular economy to extend their life and create life-changing opportunities for individuals in our local communities.
The dedication of our Governing and Foundation Boards, our volunteers, team members, donors and our shoppers makes this impact possible. Together, we navigated challenges and embraced opportunities. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you, our fellow Coloradans.
Each time you shop or donate goods at your local Goodwill of Colorado store, support our mission financially or attend one of our events, you help fuel our mission and transform lives in your local community. From providing job training and placement services to fostering sustainable practices and community partnerships, every action represents a shared commitment to building a brighter future for all Coloradans.
Thank you for being an integral part of our journey and for your continued support.
Karla Grazier
President & CEO
OUR SUSTAINABLE IMPACT
We’re creating
a movement.
See how your Goodwill has contributed to making a difference in strengthening our communities and protecting our planet.
Empowering Coloradans and preserving our planet.
Over the last decade, we have empowered more than 1 million Coloradans to live with greater independence and received, recycled or repurposed nearly 1.4 billion pounds of donated items — see how!
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OUR PEOPLE
Paving the way for brighter futures.
Your support creates meaningful change in Colorado communities, including 148,783 individuals who received Education & Training, Job Placement or Community Program support in 2023 alone.
Helping transform Coloradans’ lives.
Community Employees of the Year: Songolo Ramadhani and Mishia Amisi
Songolo and Mishia emigrated to the U.S. after fleeing the genocide in their native Democratic Republic of Congo. When they finally arrived in Colorado, they were eager to live the American dream.
Achiever of the Year Honoree: Corbin Lyons
Corbin is a Goodwill of Colorado superhero–see how participating in our Possibilities day program helped him soar higher than ever before.
Independence Award Honoree: Yasar Habib
Yasar overcame numerous obstacles on his path to achieving his goal of having a rewarding career in IT. Goodwill met him along the way and provided a key opportunity.
Helms Legacy Award Honoree: Brian Robinson
Brian plays a key role in Goodwill of Colorado’s sustainability efforts that give donated items–and people in our local communities–a new life.
OUR NUMBERS
See how we operate.
Goodwill of Colorado’s focus on stewardship and transparency has earned us the Candid Platinum Seal, awarded to fewer than one percent of nonprofits nationwide.
2023 Revenue
Sale of donated goods
$144,870 - 77%
Includes revenue from stores, ecommerce, recycling & salvage
Community Impact Fee Revenue
$19,830 - 10%
Contract revenue
$$14,412 - 8%
Other income
$5,157 - 3%
Contributions
$5,020 - 3%
2023 Expenses
Programs
$151,504 - 90%
General & Administration
$14,925 - 9%
Fundraising
$1,041 - 1%
