by Kyle Williams | Dec 23, 2024 | Success Stories
Trevor wasn’t able to finish high school because he spent most of his time taking care of his ailing grandmother. As a result, his employment chances were limited. After years of working in fast food, Trevor decided to try something new. He applied to Goodwill and was...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 16, 2024 | Success Stories
Anthony, who goes by Tony, has shown resilience and determination throughout his journey of personal and professional growth at Goodwill. Since May of this year, he has overcome numerous challenges and achieved milestones that have reshaped his life. Tony’s biggest...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 9, 2024 | Success Stories
Because of Dillon’s justice-involved background, he couldn’t find reliable employment that would allow him to rebuild his life. After working at Long John Silver’s for years, Dillon said, he “was tired of slaving over hot grease and wanted more” for himself. He began...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 2, 2024 | Success Stories
After serving 16 months in prison for drug trafficking, Michael was determined to turn his life around. The first step was enrolling in SOKY Sober Living in Bowling Green, where he found a network of individuals who understood his struggles. Shortly after, he learned...
by Kyle Williams | Nov 25, 2024 | Success Stories
Holly was living a good life with reliable employment before drugs began to take over. During her time in drug court, Holly learned about our programs and services, which ultimately led to her employment at our Paducah store. She said her teammates are like an...
by Kyle Williams | Nov 14, 2024 | Success Stories
An abusive relationship led Christina down a dark path of addiction and incarceration. After four years in prison, she tried to convince her son he was better off without her. She said that was her rock bottom. She checked herself into rehab and “turned to God.” Not...