Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina Inc

“Form 990, in draft version, is presented to the audit committee. Any changes suggested by the audit committee are made and a final version is provided to each board member. Upon board approval, the form 990 is filed.”

“Annually, at a board meeting, the conflict of interest policy is provided to each board member. Each board member is required to complete the conflict of interst questionnaire and return it to the chief compliance officer. The chief executive officer, chief compliance officer and executive secretary are responsible for identifying conflicts of interest and ensuring board members recuse themselves from votes when appropriate.”

“In 2019 and in 2021-2022, the compensation committee engaged a well-qualified hr consulting firm to conduct a compensation survey for each executive position. The firm is engaged to conduct the survey periodically. The results from that survey were used to ensure compensation is in line with the survey and the organization's compensation philosophy. The compensation committee is solely responsible for determining the compensation of the chief executive officer. The chief executive officer recommends salary and bonus levels to the compensation committee for their approval. The compensation committee, during closed session, presents their recommendations to the board of directors. The board of directors has final voting authority over compensation levels.”

“SEE EXPLANATION FOR PART VI, LINE 15a”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request at goodwill's offices located at 2701 university parkway, winston-salem, nc 27105.”

“ADJUSTMENT TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 247830; Total - 247830;”

“OUR MISSION GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO ENHANCE THEIR LIVES THROUGH TRAINING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. OUR VISION WE WILL BE SATISFIED ONLY WHEN EVERY PERSON IN NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN ALL ASPECTS OF A PRODUCTIVE LIFE. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IN 2024, GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA RESPONSIBLY RECYCLED 55 MILLION POUNDS OF UNWANTED GOODS AND DIVERTED 804 TONS OF ELECTRONIC WASTE FROM OUR LANDFILLS. GOODWILL ACTIVELY SEEKS WAYS TO REUSE, REPURPOSE AND RECYCLE MATERIALS TO MINIMIZE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT AND PROVIDE A SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, GOODWILL HAS CONSTRUCTED NINE LEED (LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN) CERTIFIED FACILITIES INCLUDING RETAIL STORES IN BOONE, ELKIN, HENDERSONVILLE, MOCKSVILLE, WALKERTOWN, WEAVERVILLE, WEST JEFFERSON, AND WINSTON-SALEM AND A 47,000 SQUARE FOOT REGIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER IN WINSTON-SALEM. SIGNIFICANT MISSION ACHIEVEMENTS MISSION ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CONTINUED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES GOODWILL SERVES. FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE INITIATIVES MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE SALE OF DONATED GOODS IN GOODWILL STORES: - Goodwill led the development of The Forsyth County Cohort, which was selected by the Urban Institute Mobility Action Learning Network to strengthen skills around using data for decision making. Partners included Goodwill, The Asset Building Coalition of Forsyth County, Forsyth County DSS, Forsyth Technical Community College, Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board, and Winston-Salem State University. Throughout 2024, the Learning Network provided the Forsyth County Cohort with technical assistance, virtual workshops, peer learning opportunities, and bi-monthly advisory support calls with Urban Institute experts. The cohort also received access to the Upward Mobility Framework dashboard, which provides valuable local data to help shape decisions around programs, services, and resource allocation. - In October, Goodwill was a leading sponsor for the World of Work event, a collaboration between Forsyth County, Forsyth Technical Community College, Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. The event gave 8th and 10th graders the opportunity to explore career pathways in some of the leading workforce sectors. Goodwill handed out over 5,000 of our new reusable shopping bags to the students, and Goodwill team members volunteered at the event. - For the third year in a row, a Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina participant was awarded the Governor's NCWorks Award of Distinction for Outstanding Adult. The awardee, Jason Walker, came through Watauga NCWorks. He participated in an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) work experience as both a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) participant and an ARPA Substance Use participant and is now a Peer Support Specialist supporting the local recovery community. - After Hurricane Helene, Goodwill opened four community hubs in western North Carolina to assist individuals and families affected by the storm. At the hubs, located in Buncombe, Haywood, McDowell, and Watauga counties, Goodwill team members offered support applying for Disaster Unemployment Assistance and FEMA claims, and provided information on available community resources. In addition, the hubs distributed Good Neighbor vouchers that could be used at any Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina store. In total, 31,860 individuals were served through the hubs. -IN YOUTH PROGRAMS, SERVED 150 FOSTER YOUTH THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, VIRTUAL SERVICES ASSESSMENTS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. VETERANS SERVICES -PARTICIPATED IN THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES (SSVF) GRANT USING FUNDING TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES, INCLUDING PLACING 14 VETERAN”