by Kyle Williams | Mar 18, 2024 | Success Stories
Nielen immigrated to the United States from the Philippines 17 years ago. Nielen’s niece told her about a job opening at Goodwill, and she has worked at our Millpond store in Lexington ever since. “They interviewed me the same day I applied,” Nielen explained. “I had...
by Kyle Williams | Mar 12, 2024 | Goodwill
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky has named Emery Scott Lee as the director of its West Louisville Opportunity Center, the nonprofit’s largest of 12 statewide Opportunity Centers, scheduled to officially open on March 20. Lee previously served as the...
by Kyle Williams | Mar 11, 2024 | Success Stories
Bridgette was working at the Northfield store as a material handler when she enrolled in our Work & Learn program. Through the program, Bridgette was able to work 20 hours per week at the store and use her remaining 20 hours to take classes at The Excel Center,...
by Kyle Williams | Mar 5, 2024 | Goodwill
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky has announced that Blak Koffee will be opening a new location inside the nonprofit’s West Louisville Opportunity Center at 2820 West Broadway, which is set to officially open its doors to West Louisville residents in...
by Kyle Williams | Mar 4, 2024 | Success Stories
After a cycle of jail time and rehabilitation, Amy knew she had to leave her hometown of Paducah if she wanted to recover. She was staying at a community-based housing facility in Lexington in 2020 when she learned that Goodwill is a second-chance employer. In spite...
