b'Goodwill Southern Californiasupports individuals WE SERVE experiencing homelessness through a compassionate, person- centered approach that meets people where they arephysicallyINDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCINGand emotionally. We deliver workforce development services HOMELESSNESS directly to shelters, encampments, and community-based locations, removing barriers to access and building trust along the way. Participants gain paid training and transitional employment in our retail stores, while also being connected to essential services that support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency.LA RISE: BEYONDAs we look ahead, we are reimagininghow we create and deliver impact. We are expanding our focus beyond retail, increasing accessibility for all members of our priority populations, and forging dynamic new partnerships that deepen our reach in high growth sectors including healthcare, hospitality, information technology, and financial services.2,663 UNHOUSEDINDIVIDUALS7 SERVEDBRETT , a 52-year-old former college librarian and ex-felon200 RISEwho served five years in federal prison, faced significantchallenges including homelessness, unemployment, andGRADUATESfinancial instability upon reentry. Through LA:RISEs tailored supportincluding paid work experience at Goodwill, housing& food vouchers, transportation assistance, and ongoingmentorship he secured permanent employment, adoptedcore values, and is now planning to open a sober living home.HOURS OFBrett shares he has profound gratitude for the second chance60,000 TRAININGGoodwill SoCal has given him and the transformative impact& PAID WORKLA:RISE has had on his life. EXPERIENCE14 |GOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2024'