Our Mission & Leadership
Rooted Here. Focused on What’s Next.
A local nonprofit rooted in community since 1935, turning generosity into education, opportunity, and lasting impact.
Evansville Goodwill works alongside people, families, employers, partners, and communities across our tristate region to create pathways toward greater stability and opportunity.
Why We Exist
Our Mission. Our Vision.
Our mission defines how we serve today. Our vision keeps us focused on the communities we are working together to build.
Our Mission
The mission of Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is to help people, families, and communities thrive through the power of relationships, education, and work.
Our Vision
Communities where all people and families thrive.
Across our tristate region, too many people face barriers that make stability feel out of reach.
A missed educational opportunity. A job market that feels closed off. Life circumstances that
interrupt plans and confidence.
Evansville Goodwill exists to help remove those barriers and replace them with pathways forward.
Not through quick fixes, but through long-term investment in people and community.
The Cycle of Good
How Good Becomes Opportunity.
Our thrift stores are more than places to donate and shop. They are the engine that powers our mission.
When you donate goods, shop with purpose, or support our work, that generosity stays local. It funds free education programs like The Excel Center® Evansville Southeast, workforce services like The Opportunity Center, and support systems designed around real community needs.
Our Values
The Values That Guide Our Work.
Our values shape how we lead, serve, and partner with our community. To make them easier to follow, they’re organized in the order that spells THRIVE. Select a letter or expand a value to see what it means and how it shows up in our work.
What This Means
We communicate clearly and share relevant data in an understandable way.
How This Shows Up
We are open about how decisions are made, how resources are used, and how impact is measured. From sharing outcomes and financial information to explaining how donations support programs, transparency helps build trust and understanding with our community.
Review our most recent financial reporting and nonprofit information.
See Our Most Recent 990 FormWhat This Means
We tell the truth and demonstrate ethical behavior and strong moral principles.
How This Shows Up
We communicate openly, set realistic expectations, and act with integrity in our work and partnerships. Honest conversations, even when they are difficult, help us grow stronger and remain accountable to the people we serve.
Your feedback keeps the Cycle of Good running smoothly! Click here to share your thoughts, report an issue, or tell us how your recent visit to our stores or donation centers went.
Take The SurveyWhat This Means
We foster inclusiveness and treat all people with honor and dignity.
How This Shows Up
We meet people where they are, listen without judgment, and create environments where individuals feel valued and supported. Respect guides how we engage with our team members, program participants, donors, and partners.
Explore the people, programs, partnerships, and outcomes that shaped our most recent year of local impact.
View Community StoriesWhat This Means
We embrace new ideas, creativity, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement practices.
How This Shows Up
As community needs evolve, we adapt. We look for thoughtful, creative ways to remove barriers, strengthen programs, and improve how we serve. Innovation allows us to respond with relevance and care, not assumption.
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Submit A Community NeedWhat This Means
We energetically adapt to change to ensure sustainability and growth of people, our organization, and our communities.
How This Shows Up
We invest in our people, systems, and spaces so they remain healthy and resilient. By supporting growth and well-being, we ensure our organization can continue serving the community for years to come.
At Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc., we believe that our mission of helping people, families, and communities thrive through the power of relationships, education, and work begins with our own team.
Work At GoodwillWhat This Means
We help people define and achieve their vision of self-sufficiency.
How This Shows Up
Our programs focus on building confidence, skills, and choice. We walk alongside individuals as they pursue education, employment, and stability, supporting them as they define success on their own terms.
Evansville Goodwill’s Opportunity Center houses a combination of Goodwill-operated services and complementary resources provided by partnering organizations.
Learn About The Opportunity CenterSee how you helped Evansville Goodwill THRIVE through the 2025 Impact Report!
See Your ImpactOur People
The People Behind the Work.
Executive Team.
Leaders guiding strategy, operations, mission delivery, and responsible stewardship across Evansville Goodwill.
Our Directors.
Department and program leaders carrying strategy into the daily work of serving people and communities.
Community Governance
Our Board of Directors
Evansville Goodwill is governed by a local Board of Directors made up of community leaders who bring diverse perspectives, experience, and a shared commitment to our mission.
The board provides strategic guidance and oversight to ensure we operate ethically, transparently, and in alignment with our values.
Emeritus Board Members
Get to Know Us
Frequently Asked Questions.
Learn more about Evansville Goodwill’s mission, leadership, local governance, values, and commitment to our community.
01 Is Evansville Goodwill a nonprofit organization?
Yes! Evansville Goodwill is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served our region since 1935. Revenue from our stores helps employ local team members, operate our organization, and fund programs that help people learn, work, and thrive.
02 How is Evansville Goodwill connected to Goodwill Industries International?
Evansville Goodwill is an independent, local 501(c)(3)
nonprofit and a member of Goodwill Industries
International. We are locally governed and operated,
serving 28 counties across Southern Indiana,
Southeastern Illinois, and Western Kentucky.
Our connection to Goodwill Industries International
gives us access to national resources, best practices,
and the Goodwill network, but the donations and
purchases made here support our local organization and
mission. When you support Evansville Goodwill, you’re
supporting your neighbors and communities right here
at home.
03 What is Evansville Goodwill’s mission?
The mission of Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc.,
a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is to help people,
families, and communities thrive through the power of
relationships, education, and work.
Our vision is simple:
communities where all people and families thrive.
04 What is the Cycle of Good?
The Cycle of Good is how generosity becomes
opportunity. Donations become merchandise in our
stores, purchases generate revenue, and that revenue
helps support local employment, education, workforce
services, and community programs.
When you donate, shop, or support Evansville Goodwill,
you help keep that cycle moving throughout our local
communities.
05 Does the money raised by Evansville Goodwill stay local?
Yes. Revenue generated through Evansville Goodwill
supports our local organization and mission within our
28-county territory across Southern Indiana,
Southeastern Illinois, and Western Kentucky.
Your donations and purchases help support local team
members, programs, services, and opportunities for
people throughout the communities we serve.
06 What does THRIVE mean at Evansville Goodwill?
THRIVE represents the values that guide how Evansville Goodwill leads, serves, and partners with our communities:
- T — Transparency
- H — Honesty
- R — Respect
- I — Innovation
- V — Vitality
- E — Empowerment
These values shape how we make decisions, serve individuals and families, support our team members, work with partners, and remain accountable to our community.
07 Who leads Evansville Goodwill?
Evansville Goodwill is led by an executive team and
directors who oversee areas including mission
services, retail operations, finance, administration,
education, facilities, people development, donor
services, and other organizational functions.
President & CEO Connie Ralph leads the organization
alongside Evansville Goodwill’s executive leadership
team, directors, and local Board of Directors.
08 Who governs Evansville Goodwill?
Evansville Goodwill is governed by a local Board of
Directors made up of community leaders who bring
diverse perspectives, experience, and a shared
commitment to our mission.
The board provides strategic guidance and oversight to
help ensure Evansville Goodwill operates ethically,
transparently, and in alignment with our mission and
values.
09 How much does Evansville Goodwill’s CEO make?
As a nonprofit organization, we believe in
transparency. Our CEO’s compensation is determined
through our organization’s governance process and is
publicly reported, along with other financial
information, on Evansville Goodwill’s IRS Form 990.
We encourage anyone interested in learning more about
how Evansville Goodwill operates to explore our
publicly available financial information.
10 Can I see Evansville Goodwill’s financial and impact information?
Yes. Transparency is one of Evansville Goodwill’s core values. We make financial and impact information available so donors, shoppers, partners, and community members can better understand how resources are used and how support helps move our mission forward.
Explore Impact & Financials11 How can I contact Evansville Goodwill’s team?
Questions about Evansville Goodwill, our leadership, programs, partnerships, or community work are always welcome. Visit our Contact & Feedback page to connect with the appropriate member of our team.
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