A multi-year commitment by Ryder bolsters
Goodwill’s mission to employ people with disabilities and other
barriers to work
Goodwill South Florida and Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a
global transportation and logistics company, announced today a
multi-year investment and naming of the Ryder Apparel Manufacturing
Division at the non-profit’s headquarters in Miami. Inside the
250,000-square-foot facility, more than 1,100 people with
disabilities and other employment barriers manufacture
approximately six thousand U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force uniforms,
as well as interment flags for military veterans, daily.
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A Goodwill South Florida program
participant sews one of the thousands of U.S. military uniforms
produced at the newly named Ryder Apparel Manufacturing Division at
Goodwill's Miami headquarters. A generous gift by the Ryder
Charitable Foundation will enable Goodwill to continue providing
jobs to people with disabilities and other employment barriers.
(Photo: Business Wire)
The partnership celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Ryder
Charitable Foundation and the 60th anniversary of Goodwill South
Florida, for which James Ryder, the founder of Ryder, is also one
of three founders of Goodwill.
“It’s a natural fit,” said Ryder Chairman and CEO Robert
Sanchez. “Ryder and Goodwill share many of the same core values,
including trust, innovation, expertise, and community
collaboration; and, we align our charitable giving with
organizations that demonstrate those ideals. Our goal is to help
create successful communities, and helping people pursue skills
training and employment is one of the most impactful things we can
do.”
“As a manufacturer of complex military gear, there was no
question as to which corporate partner we would collaborate with to
name our apparel manufacturing division,” said Goodwill South
Florida CEO David Landsberg. “Not only do we share a long history
with Ryder, but both organizations focus on training and job
placement to provide individuals with greater independence. It’s a
perfect partnership.”
As the 17th largest employer in South Florida, Goodwill provides
jobs to more than 3,100 people annually through an innovative
social enterprise model, including retail stores, donation centers,
apparel manufacturing, custodial services, and commercial laundry
services for companies and government agencies. Goodwill has served
families and communities by continuing to be a leading workforce
development nonprofit, providing people with disabilities and other
barriers to work with an opportunity to enter the workforce. The
Ryder Apparel Manufacturing Division assists its program
participants to train and develop skills, providing hope and
opportunity that moves them to greater independence.
Recognized as one of Recruit Military’s Most Valuable Employers,
Ryder has hired more than 8,000 veterans since late 2011, including
more than 1,400 in 2018. The distinct logistical, mechanical, and
leadership skills gained through military service are a great asset
to Ryder’s organization. Veterans fill a variety of roles important
to Ryder’s transportation and logistics operations, including
diesel mechanics, truck drivers, logistics managers, and other
professional support positions.
Forbes recognizes Goodwill as one of the top five most
innovative and impactful social enterprises of 2019 and one of
America’s 25 most inspiring companies of 2018. For the seventh
consecutive year, Ryder has been named
by Fortune magazine as one of the World's Most Admired
Companies, ranking as one of the top five companies within the
trucking, transportation, and logistics industry.
About Goodwill South Florida
Goodwill South Florida, serving Miami, Broward, and Monroe
counties, is the 17th largest employer in South Florida.
The nonprofit’s mission is training, employment and job placement
for people with disabilities and other barriers to work, helping
individuals increase productivity and achieve greater independence.
Last year, the agency provided job training services to 6,800 South
Floridians. Goodwill South Florida is one of the most
cost-effective non-profits in the U.S. with 95 percent of its
budget going directly to programs that are aimed at people with
disabilities and other barriers to work. For more information,
please visit goodwillsouthflorida.org or visit us on Facebook or
Twitter.
About Ryder
Ryder is an $8.4 billion Fortune 500® commercial fleet
management, dedicated transportation, and supply
chain solutions company. The company’s stock (NYSE: R) is a
component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the S&P
MidCap 400® index. Ryder, which provides commercial truck
rental, truck leasing, used trucks for sale,
and last mile delivery services, has been named among
“The World’s Most Admired Companies” by Fortune, as well as one of
“America’s Best Employers” and “America’s Best Employers for Women”
by Forbes. The company is regularly recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions,
world-class safety and security programs, and hiring of military
veterans. For more information, visit www.ryder.com or
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Goodwill South FloridaRafael Brazon-Di
Fatta305.929.9783rafael@thinkbsg.com
Ryder System, Inc.Anne
Hendricks305.500.4547amhendricks@ryder.com
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