Tax ID no. 58-6035822 | Area served Regional (50 Counties) | |
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Focus Vocational rehabilitation for disabled persons Headquarters 2601 Cross Country Drive Columbus, Georgia, United States 31906 Products Retail Community Service Key people Jane Nichols (President and CEO) | ||
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers Inc. is an independent Columbus, Georgia based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Also referred to as GoodwillSR or GWISR. GoodwillSR is given its charter through Goodwill Industries International and maintained by a board of directors composed of Columbus, Georgia based community and business leaders. GoodwillSR currently has several career center locations offering many services to community members including free tax preparation to those that do not exceed a maximum income threshold.
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Accreditation
GoodwillSR relies on accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. CARF accreditation is required for a non-profit to identify as a subsidiary of Goodwill International. The most recent award was for a period of 3 years.
Senior Board of Directors Members
John Hargrove, Chair Titan Medical Inc.
Jack Warden, Vice Chair American Blanching Company
Len Williams, Secretary Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia
Richard Young, Treasurer TSYS
Jane P. Nichols Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers
Locations
GoodwillSR serves various locations in West Georgia and East Alabama, offering free to the community services including: Career Counseling, vocational skills education and training, and job placement/fairs.
Career Centers
Albany, Georgia
Auburn, Alabama
Carrollton, Georgia
Columbus, Georgia (2 locations)
Newnan, Georgia (2 locations)
Phenix City, Alabama
Valdosta, Georgia
Retail Stores
Albany, Georgia
Auburn, Alabama
Carrollton, Georgia
Columbus, Georgia (3 locations)
Lagrange, Georgia
Newnan, Georgia (2 locations)
Phenix City, Alabama
Tifton, Georgia
Valdosta, Georgia
Attended Donation Centers
Albany, Georgia(3 Locations)
Auburn, Alabama
Columbus, Georgia (7 locations)
Lagrange, Georgia (2 locations)
Newnan, Georgia (3 locations)
Phenix City, Alabama (2 locations)
Valdosta, Georgia
Powerworks Industries
GoodwillSR is the parent company of the non-profit Power Works Industries Inc.They share a headquarters in Columbus,Georgia, although their operational locations are different. Powerworks provided custodial and building maintenance services to the Columbus, Albany, and Valdosta city areas. This company supports the overall Goodwill mission of supporting the community by providing meaningful employment and services while providing a positive revenue stream for GoodwillSR.