Goodwill’s Aspire program helped Brooke turn her life around

by Kyle Williams | Mar 17, 2025 | Success Stories

Brooke endured an abusive relationship for 20 years, which resulted in her using drugs to cope. That ultimately led to her incarceration. As she was preparing for her release, Brooke took part in a workshop for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky’s Aspire program, which...

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Extends Partnership with ReSpectacle Louisville Chapter, U of L School of Medicine to Enhance Access to Vision Care

by Kyle Williams | Mar 13, 2025 | Goodwill

LOUISVILLE, KY. – In January 2023, the ReSpectacle Louisville Chapter joined forces with the University of Louisville School of Medicine and Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to launch a pilot program aimed at improving access to affordable eyewear for underserved...

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Promotes Leonard Berrios-Fuqua to Director of Career Services

by Kyle Williams | Mar 10, 2025 | Goodwill

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky congratulates Leonard Berrios-Fuqua for being promoted to director of career services. Previously the South Louisville Opportunity Center manager, Leonard will oversee the Downtown Louisville, South Louisville, and Elizabethtown...

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Vice President of Operations Mark Daniel Graduates from GII’s Executive Development Program

by Kyle Williams | Mar 10, 2025 | Goodwill

Congratulations to Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Vice President of Operations Mark Daniel for graduating from the Goodwill Industries International Executive Development Program (EDP). The EDP is a 16-month curriculum that blends classroom instruction and applied...

Julia feels “heard and understood” at Goodwill

by Kyle Williams | Mar 10, 2025 | Success Stories

While still incarcerated, Julia learned about the second-chance employment opportunities and more offered by Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, which she said “stuck” with her. After her release, she was turned down from a job because of her background, but...