by Kyle Williams | Jun 18, 2021 | Goodwill, Goodwill Making News
For eight weeks from April to May, members of our career services team here at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky tested a pilot program that offered unhoused individuals in Louisville the chance to work for a day to earn a stipend, lunch – and hopefully much more. The...
by Kyle Williams | Jun 14, 2021 | Goodwill, Goodwill Making News
Did you know our Reintegrating Individuals Successfully Every Day (RISE) program is changing more lives than ever? We’ve expanded RISE to Lexington, Bowling Green and Pikeville! RISE is designed to empower individuals with barriers to employment through a variety of...
by Kyle Williams | Jun 7, 2021 | Success Stories
If you’re familiar with our Bowling Green stores or our nonprofit organization in general, you may be familiar with Joshua Jones, our regional manager of retail for the west region. What you don’t know is his story of pride and perseverance that led him where he...
by Kyle Williams | May 27, 2021 | Goodwill Making News
Each year, our talented team at Goodwill partners with 4-H Youth Development to bring the 4-H Upcycle Challenge, which encourages 4-H participants to combine creativity and thrifting. Through the challenge, 4-H participants who sign up are provided Goodwill gift...
by Kyle Williams | May 25, 2021 | Goodwill, Goodwill Making News
The Way to Work program, which was a partnership between us at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and United Way of Central Kentucky that provided a network of services to break down barriers to long-term success, will move forward with a new name and opportunities. Due...