A multi-year commitment by Ryder bolsters Goodwill’s mission to employ people with disabilities and other barriers to work
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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.
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 Florida
Rafael Brazon-Di Fatta
305.929.9783
rafael@thinkbsg.com
Ryder System, Inc.
Anne Hendricks
305.500.4547
amhendricks@ryder.com