Press Information and Statements
Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona Statement
Goodwill’s efforts and action on this situation are mostly done quietly as to not pull focus away from where it is needed most: supporting the families and seeking justice for this senseless crime.
Our Community Violence Intervention (CVI) team, established in 2023, has been working closely with the families throughout the entirety of this incident, with staff onsite in the hospital to provide direct support. Our CVI team has also reached out to friends and community members who have been impacted.
For our Goodwill employees, we continue to offer free mental health assistance in order to provide a safe space and time to talk through and process the weight of this terrible act.
Ways to help
If you want to pitch in to support the victims, here are several ways you can contribute.
Goodwill Industries of Southern AZ has established a fundraising campaign which will be split 50/50 between both families. You can contribute to that campaign here: Donate to Goodwill Victim’s Fund
100% of the funds raised through the GISA-established campaigns will go to the families
The Flores family has established a GoFundMe campaign to further help the family of Juan Cristobal Flores. You can find and contribute to it here: Fundraiser for Alma L Flores by Lily Waer : Stand with Juan Cristobal Flores: Local Opera Singer
Memorial Concert – Juan Cristobal Flores: Catalina United Methodist Church on January 16 at 7 p.m.
We are absolutely heartbroken today. The entire Goodwill community is in mourning.
The brightest of lights, taken far too soon. Rest in power Juan Cristobal Flores.
-Update 1/1/2026
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” ― Theodore Parker
We grieve the life of a beautiful human being, Juan Cristobal Flores, taken from this world too soon in a senseless act of violence. We support the recovery of another victim of this violent act, who wishes to remain anonymous at this time. We seek justice for both families.
-Published 12/26/2025
With heavy hearts, our thoughts and prayers are with our employees and their loved ones in the wake of the terrible event that took place at our Valencia Donation Center this morning. At this time, we can confirm that both employees have been transported to the hospital.
Our safety and leadership teams are working with law enforcement to ensure the safety and care of all Goodwill of Southern Arizona employees and the community.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. We do not have any additional details to share at the moment.
Goodwill would like to thank the first responders and healthcare personnel for their quick and professional response in a time of crisis.
