There’s plenty to share for November’s Update! Here are a few highlights.
Extraordinary People Luncheon: Last week, 350 donors and supporters joined us to celebrate three extraordinary people. Michael Bohannan, an Adult Day Services supervisor, was honored for his leadership and commitment to our ICARE values. Sasha Macarus, who participates in ADS, was recognized for his courage and perseverance through serious medical challenges. Sonja Nelson shared how a Goodwill job training program 30 years ago helped her begin a journey from teenage mother to nonprofit CEO. It was an awesome event.
Vision Survey: A record 671 employees responded to our October Vision Survey, and an astounding 99% said they are proud to work at Goodwill and support our mission.
Town Halls: Our Executive Leadership Team heard valuable feedback at the Management Team Meeting and the ADS/WCS staff development day. Your input guides our decisions. While we cannot act on every request, we take each one seriously. Please keep sharing what’s on your mind. We’ll have more to share about planned changes for 2027.
Health Insurance: We will continue offering health coverage through Sidecar in 2027. We know these benefits matter to you and your families, and choosing coverage remains one of our toughest decisions. Many organizations are facing 40% increases, while our benefits team worked to limit next year’s cost increase to 9% while keeping “dollar one” coverage. You’ll find more details in this issue. Please continue sharing your experiences and feedback.
Veterans Day: On November 11th, we honor those who have served in our country’s armed forces, including many of our Goodwill colleagues. We are grateful for their service and sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Please take a moment to thank a veteran.
Employee Holiday Cards: Your holiday card will include a $25 Kroger gift card and a certificate for one free NEW Homage clothing item at a Goodwill Columbus store! Our partnership with this local brand brings quality, vintage-style T-shirts and sweatshirts to our stores. Watch for your card in the mail and enjoy these gifts as a small expression of our thanks.
I’m grateful for all you do for Goodwill and the people we serve.
Ryan