Goodwill West Texas earns 3-year CARF accreditation

ABILENE CARF International announced on Monday that Goodwill West Texas has been accredited for a period of three years for its employment and Career Center programs.

The nonprofit organization received the accreditation with no recommendations for improvement, an accomplishment achieved by only three percent of CARF surveys.

This is the first accreditation the international accrediting body has given to Goodwill West Texas and the highest level of accreditation an organization may achieve. In order to receive the three-year accreditation, Goodwill demonstrated its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.

In addition to a thorough analysis of Goodwill’s policies, procedures and practices, the surveyors conducted confidential interviews with current and former persons served.

“I am extremely proud of the Goodwill West Texas Team,” Chief Executive Officer Rick Waldraff said in the press release. “This accomplishment is a testament to our commitment to the people we serve – donors, shoppers, employees and clients, alike.”

The Goodwill West Texas mission is to provide opportunities for people with barriers to employment. It provides employment services and programs to West Texans across a 35-county area through funds raised from donated items. This year is the organization’s 40th anniversary.

“Supporters of Goodwill West Texas should know that their generous contributions are being used efficiently and effectively to make a difference in our community,” Waldraff said in the press release.