Goodwill Southern California Recognized for Fiscal Responsibility for Seventh Consecutive Year
California Desk
August 07, 2008
Los Angeles – Charity Navigator issued Goodwill Southern California (GSC) its highest rating of four stars for the seventh consecutive year. Less than one percent of the charities Charity Navigator rates have received at least seven consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Goodwill Southern California outperforms most charities in America in its efforts to operate in the most fiscally responsible way possible.
"This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Goodwill Southern California from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust," states Charity Navigator´s Michael Smith, Interim President and Chief Operating Officer.
GSC has earned its four stars and the trust of the public as a first-class charity with its organizational abilities in management, outreach and fundraising efforts based on the most recent financial information available.
"Goodwill Southern California´s consecutive high ratings give Goodwill supporters peace of mind that their hard-earned dollars are wisely spent." said Doug Barr, Goodwill´s president and Chief Executive Officer. "Donations to Goodwill are used to employ and support people with disabilities and vocational disadvantages. Having public support means wider program outreach and more job-seekers placed into meaningful employment."
About Goodwill Southern California
Since 1916, Goodwill has been turning donations and retail purchases into good jobs that have led to brighter futures for thousands of people with disabilities and vocational challenges. More than 31,000 people benefited from Goodwill Southern California´s (GSC) education, job training and placement programs last year. GSC operates 55 retail stores, 40 attended donation centers, three campuses and 26 community-based career resource centers in the counties of Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans Ave.), Riverside and San Bernardino.
For more information about Goodwill and its programs visit www.goodwillsocal.org.
"This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Goodwill Southern California from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust," states Charity Navigator´s Michael Smith, Interim President and Chief Operating Officer.
GSC has earned its four stars and the trust of the public as a first-class charity with its organizational abilities in management, outreach and fundraising efforts based on the most recent financial information available.
"Goodwill Southern California´s consecutive high ratings give Goodwill supporters peace of mind that their hard-earned dollars are wisely spent." said Doug Barr, Goodwill´s president and Chief Executive Officer. "Donations to Goodwill are used to employ and support people with disabilities and vocational disadvantages. Having public support means wider program outreach and more job-seekers placed into meaningful employment."
About Goodwill Southern California
Since 1916, Goodwill has been turning donations and retail purchases into good jobs that have led to brighter futures for thousands of people with disabilities and vocational challenges. More than 31,000 people benefited from Goodwill Southern California´s (GSC) education, job training and placement programs last year. GSC operates 55 retail stores, 40 attended donation centers, three campuses and 26 community-based career resource centers in the counties of Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans Ave.), Riverside and San Bernardino.
For more information about Goodwill and its programs visit www.goodwillsocal.org.
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