b'ITS OUR JOB TO HELPThis afternoon I went by one of our neighbors living in a tent and cardboard box. These people may not know any of us, but we know them. We see them, we feel for them, and if circumstances were different, we could be one of them, so its our job to help them. I can assure you were part of their answer.Craig Levra At Goodwill Southern California we not only transform lives, but we alsotransform donated goods into profits to support our important programs.ExecutiveTherefore, it is our distinct responsibility to maximize the value of what the Vice President community donates to us. The more efficient and productive we are and the & COO better we accomplish our job, the more people we can get on a path to improve their lives and build a sustainable future. To this end in 2024 we made significant investments into our e-commerce platform and our distribution centers and will open new stores in the coming year. We sincerely thank the individuals who donated over 166 million pounds of goods, the 14.5 million shoppers in our stores and another 1.5 million shoppers online. Your participation in the enterprise that is Goodwill Southern California has helped make this a productive andaccomplished year.POWER TO COLLABORATEWe are proud to collaborate with fellow nonprofits, corporations, foundations, elected officials, policy partners, and community leaders to meet immediate needs and champion long-term solutions. For over a century, Goodwill Southern Nicole Vermeer California has harnessed the extraordinary power of collective change.Chief Our social enterprise not only creates career opportunities and providesDevelopment essential goods, but it also fosters local entrepreneurship and diverts waste Officer from landfills, fueling a thriving economy. It serves as an incubator for innovative initiatives and collective impact that uplift our community and promote vital quality of life outcomes. With your invaluable support, we can meet individuals where they are, helping them secure careers and brighter futures, and nurture sustainability efforts in our state. By engaging in systems change opportunities early, we can make an even greater impact. We are honored to work with you! The future is bright. 4GOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2024| 5'