Celebrating Success

Goodwill Industries of Tulsa had a record-setting 2013.

For the past 87 years, Goodwill Industries of Tulsa has served area communities with dozens of programs and services, training facilities, 11 retail stores and 25 donation locations. The mission remains forever the same: to promote and make possible for every individual the dignity and self-sufficiency that comes with employment. The year 2013 was full of record-setting achievements for Goodwill.

    Last year, Goodwill collected, transported and processed over 21 million pounds of donations, resulting in a record volume for their retail stores. Monthly records in sales were set for every month except December when winter’s full force hit us.

    Following the damages incurred by the May 2011 tornado that devastated Joplin, Goodwill successfully opened a new store in February and maintained a permanent presence in Carthage.  

    The Goodwill Job Connection exceeded 600 job placements in 2013, and with additional placements from Goodwill training programs, the organization set a record for total placements in one year.

    The Goodwill Job Connection is staffed Monday through Friday at Goodwill’s main facility on Southwest Blvd. in Tulsa. Services are provided on a walk-in basis. The program provides computer access and staff members who are trained to assist with developing resumes. These services are free of charge. Additionally, the Goodwill TulsaWORKS ­program provides training in computer, ­customer service, forklift and private security classes.

    All of Goodwill’s success over the past 87 years is, in large part, due to the ­generosity of citizens who make donations to the ­organization. “Our future ­successes rely on the ­continuing faithfulness of individual donors, businesses and caring groups,” said Store Manager Jaime Monroe. Now is a great time to clean out closets and donate to Goodwill.

    “New items arrive Monday through Friday each week, and new merchandise is displayed each day,” said Jaime. “We have a great ­election of active wear, and all sizes of children’s clothing and shoes are base priced at just $2.49.” Goodwill stores also carry accessory items, belts, shoes, purses and ­jewelry, all at unbelievable prices.  

    Stores offer 25 percent off your entire purchase for senior shoppers 55 or older on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Customer Appreciation Day is featured once a month with a 25 ­percent discount on ­everyone’s total purchases. February 15 is the date ­scheduled for Goodwill’s Winter Half-Price Sale featuring all men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing at 50 ­percent off. Visit the website to view the Goodwill Value Planner or ask for a copy when you visit any store.  

    You can stay connected with Goodwill Tulsa on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. Goodwill news and great ideas are also available on the new Good Thinkin’ Blog (www.goodwilltulsa.org/goodthinkin).

    A new Goodwill Store at 3110 Southwest Blvd. is ­currently under construction and is scheduled to open in May 2014. Help yourself while helping others by ­shopping Goodwill.

    If you would like to be part of the Goodwill success story, consider joining one of Goodwill's retail teams. Goodwill is currently hiring full-time and part-time sales associates in a number of locations. A full range of ­benefits is available for ­­full-time employees. Opportunities for growth and advancement in a ­­mission-centered retail ­program make Goodwill the perfect choice for building a career in retail sales. Goodwill Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, contact

Goodwill Industries of Tulsa

2800 Southwest Boulevard

Tulsa, OK 74107

(918) 584-7291

www.goodwilltulsa.org