As we head into late summer, I have three updates to share for August.
1. Welcome Kevin Meier
I’m excited to welcome Kevin Meier as our new Senior Vice President of Retail Growth Strategy and Operations. Kevin has over 25 years of mission-focused leadership in retail thrift, team building, and data-driven strategy. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategy, Analytics, and Mission Impact at Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana and previously spent more than two decades in leadership roles with multiple Goodwill organizations, including Goodwill Industries International. His experience growing retail operations, improving performance, and turning data into practical strategies will be a big help as we move forward. It is great to have Kevin back with Goodwill!
2. National Thrift Shop Day – August 17
Mark your calendar for National Thrift Shop Day on August 17th. It’s the perfect opportunity to get ready for back-to-school while enjoying your 50% employee discount in our stores. This day is also a great way to celebrate the vital role our retail operation plays in supporting our overall mission.
3. National Nonprofit Day
That same day, we’ll also recognize National Nonprofit Day. Goodwill Columbus is far more than just thrift stores, because we provide adult day and residential services for individuals with disabilities, custodial and security services, job training programs, and other pathways that help people reach their “next best” opportunity. Our ability to operate multiple business lines in support of our mission makes us a very unique nonprofit in Central Ohio.
Thank you for everything you do each day to help Goodwill Columbus embrace all individuals as valued and dignified members of our community.