Once a danger to society, Mike is “on course to be successful”

by Barnard Baker | Nov 22, 2021 | Success Stories

Mike grew up a product of divorce and addiction. Before he was 24 years old, both of his parents and his two brothers had passed away. An addict himself, Mike lost his only other support system when his wife filed for divorce after 25 years of him relapsing. The...

Goodwill, Maryhurst team up to assist Louisville youths ages 18-24

by Barnard Baker | Nov 10, 2021 | Goodwill

We at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky have teamed up with Maryhurst and other youth-service organizations in Louisville, such as YMCA Safe Place Services and JCPS, to assist young adults ages 18 to 24 through a grant-funded program. The program is designed to connect...

Austin is making the most of his second chance

by Barnard Baker | Nov 8, 2021 | Success Stories

Austin had nothing but a prison jumpsuit, shoes and his family’s good graces when he was released from prison on Feb. 28, 2020. Ready to change, he went back where he grew up in Fletcher County, but no one was willing to give him a second chance. He tried moving to...

Jennifer says Goodwill “has given me my life back”

by Barnard Baker | Oct 25, 2021 | Success Stories

Jennifer said she gets emotional when she thinks about where she was just a couple years ago. As a result of her addiction, she was sleeping behind dumpsters on the streets of Louisville. After a stint in prison, Jennifer said she couldn’t find or keep employment even...

Goodwill receives three awards at PRSA Bluegrass Landmarks of Excellence event, including Best of Show

by Barnard Baker | Oct 15, 2021 | Goodwill

Our Communications, Marketing and PR team received three awards at the 2021 Public Relations Society of America, Bluegrass Chapter Landmarks of Excellence event on Thursday evening. The team received an honor for its community engagement for our move to West...