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Advancing Opportunity, Together

Meet the Helms Society — a community of philanthropic leaders who believe in the power of connecting people with the tools and resources they need to improve their lives. By joining, you are showing your commitment to the Goodwill® mission to increase access to economic opportunity, improve the livelihood of local communities and ensure more people can overcome challenges to gainful employment.
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“Friends of Goodwill, be dissatisfied with your work until every person in your community has an opportunity to develop to his fullest usefulness and enjoy a maximum of abundant living.”
— Dr. Edgar J. Helms, 1941

Ways to Engage

Helms Society members are recognized for making an annual contribution to GII of $1,000 or more.

Levels of Giving

Builder ($1,000 - $9,999 annual contribution) ​
  • Receive special recognition in select publications and on GII’s website, invitation to GII-hosted thought leadership events.
Innovator ($10,000 - $99,999 annual contribution) ​
  • Receive all above benefits plus invitation to annual Helms Society reception
Visionary ($100,000+ annual contribution) ​
  • Receive all above benefits plus invitations to attend exclusive “behind the scenes” Goodwill site visits and tours
Benefactor ($1,000,000+ lifetime giving) ​
  • Full suite of benefits
Legacy Circle ​
  • Those who have named or plan to name GII as a beneficiary in their will, trust, or estate plan

GII is grateful to recognize our 2025 Helms Society members

BENEFACTOR
  • Ballmer Group
  • MacKenzie Scott
  • Steve and Molly Preston
  • Jennifer Steans and Jim Kastenholz
  • Amy and Fay Dresner
  • Amy Luttrell
  • Felicia Anastasia and Sy Jacobs
  • Joan McCabe
  • Kay Family Foundation
  • Ken Diekroeger In memory of Kathy Diekroeger
  • Landon Charitable Foundation
  • Lee and Janette Richardson
  • Quentin J. Kennedy Foundation
  • The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund
  • Aaron Kushner
  • Abbey Fagin
  • Alissa Stewart-Sparks
  • Andy Ruben
  • Anita Lutkus
  • Annemarie Richards
  • Behzad Soltani
  • Beverly and Aaron Jackson
  • Brenda Burks
  • Brian Marbach
  • Carmen Barous
  • Chris Hess
  • Christine Chirdo
  • Cordell Brown
  • Craig Nunez
  • Dale and Brenda Jenkins
  • Diana Walker
  • Dr. Kofi Smith
  • Edgar Helms, Jr.
  • Eleanor Pendleton
  • Elias Isaac
  • Elizabeth Bright
  • F.C. Tucker Co. Litten
  • Fox Family Charitable Trust
  • Haselton Family Foundation
  • Ivy Council
  • JLT Irrevocable Trust
  • Joseph Morlino
  • Katy Chen
  • Kristin and Jeff Goran
  • Larry DeJarnett
  • Leigh and John Radford
  • Lorna and Jud Utley
  • Mark Keller
  • Meghann Garrett
  • Michael Adorjan
  • Mr. Mark Boyd
  • Pat Airy
  • Patrick and Kathy Townsend
  • Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation
  • Paul Jones
  • Peter and Edrie Weekly
  • Rae-Anne Alves
  • Renee Opris
  • Richard Otterbein
  • Robert Smelkinson
  • Roland Canamar
  • Ruth O'Brien
  • Scot Amos
  • Shae and Chris Johns
  • Steven Jasper
  • Tim Bunchman
  • Tommy and Carol Moore
  • Wendi Copeland
  • Barbara DeGroote, M.D.
  • Donald J. Mitchell
  • Estate of Carroll F. Hamill
  • Estate of Duane Luther Getty
  • Estate of Eugene L. Woods
  • Estate of Sandra Powell Rogers
  • Estate of Steven L. Conrad
  • Gene Davidson Smith and Joyce Frank Smith Trust
  • Hal Holden Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  • Howard S. Ewing Trust
  • Jane Patricia Anderson
  • Philip A. DeCamp and Joan H. DeCamp
  • Robert E. and Janet A. Taylor Family Trust
  • Tommy and Carol Moore
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Why Our Members Give

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I support Goodwill because I know exactly how my gift is being used. I personally knew someone who benefited from Goodwill services and saw how it transformed their life. I genuinely believe in Goodwill’s mission and can say with absolute certainty that there is no better nonprofit organization deserving of my donation. Goodwill knows that when we invest in people, we strengthen our whole community.

Tommy and Carol Moore

Helms Society Members

Ready to Join Us?

Whether you’re an individual or a company, your support helps us build a more equitable future. To learn more or become a member, contact us at HelmsSociety@goodwill.org.

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