2019 Annual Report

Throughout North Georgia, companies partner with Goodwill to provide on-the-job training sites and hire our program participants, utilizing our training and employment resources. Equally important, our job seekers appreciate the fact that they can be matched with an employer that is seeking their unique skillset, opening doors to new and exciting opportunities. Our partnership with Owl Inc. Transportation is no different and continues to broaden our reach in the community,putting more North Georgians to work.

The transportation company prioritizes safety and ensures that staff provide reliable and quality service consistently throughout their service area. Owl Inc. Transportation assists Goodwill of North Georgia with its Logistics Training program and helps prepare program graduates to enter the transportation industry.

Crucita Dansby, General Manager at Owl Inc. Transportation, knows firsthand how important it is to equip employees with the tools they need to be successful and has enjoyed training Goodwill jobseekers.

“Everyone that has come through our doors from Goodwill has added value to our company,” said Dansby. “The alumni from Goodwill’s training program have all been excellent and very professional.”

Crucita Dansby

General Manager at Owl, Inc.

With a background in staff training and business development and marketing, Dansby values seeing people for who they are and believes in giving everyone a chance.

“It’s the willingness to learn, not credentials that get you where you need to go in life.”

The company started in a one-room office, serving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs office in Atlanta. The company now serves seven different states and has eleven offices. As Owl Inc. Transportation continues to expand, Dansby looks forward to the company’s partnership with Goodwill of North Georgia growing as well.

“I love that Goodwill is giving people the opportunity to go to work. We want to help people that are ready to go to the next level.”

With the common goal of elevating to new heights of success at the center of this partnership, Owl Inc. Transportation will play a significant role in Goodwill of North Georgia helping its neighbors create a better life and go to work.

The act of giving is at the foundation of what unites people together, and it is a crucial factor in strengthening communities.

For Dave Moody, construction business owner and motivational speaker, this couldn’t be truer. As a contributor in our 2019 Goodwill Donation Challenge, Moody generously cleaned out his closets and donated a truck full of clothing. Moody feels that as a citizen in this world, giving is not only the right thing to do; it is a responsibility. Unused items in the back of closets are an opportunity to give back and help others.

The Goodwill Donation Challenge was created this year to connect with the larger metro Atlanta community and its leaders. We would not be able to continue to expand the breadth of our reach and services without people like Moody.

Moody stated that not only does he love to donate, he also enjoys visiting our various locations to buy great finds. His involvement with Goodwill goes beyond our stores though. He has seen firsthand the impact that Goodwill of North Georgia has on strengthening our communities.

“Having been a speaker at a past graduation, I enjoyed seeing all of the people gain their new opportunities. It’s a good energy all around.”

For Moody, giving should be at the core of who we are, and the progression of our communities depends on it.

“It’s so important to give back and expect nothing in return.”

At Goodwill of North Georgia, one bag of donations equals about an hour of job training. Every time you donate, you are directly helping us put more people to work.

Goodwill Industries gave Nigel Napper skills and experience. As a custodian for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Nigel appreciates the continued support from the Goodwill family. From job training to finding the right work home, Goodwill Industries has stayed with Nigel every step of the way.

A sister organization to Goodwill of North Georgia, Goodwill Industries creates jobs by providing top-notch facility management services to the federal government, state and local governments, the commercial real estate market and various companies.

With the skills that Nigel has garnered, his mother is more confident in his quality of life, giving her a peace of mind. Because of our commitment to creating inclusive work environments, Nigel has received the support he needed to foster independence. Today, Napper enjoys his time with coworkers and supervisors and is optimistic about his future at the CDC.

“I’m getting along with my supervisor, manager, and other people who have disabilities,” said Nigel.

At Goodwill Industries, we support people like Nigel by providing comprehensive training programs and maintain some of the most rigorous certifications in the industry.

With pay rates above average, Goodwill Industries ensures that custodial workers have access to improving their economic circumstances as well. We’ve also grown to be one of the largest facility management contracting firms in Georgia, now with more than 200 employees.