by Kyle Williams | Jan 20, 2025 | Success Stories
On June 1, 2013, Lakeisha was abusing drugs inside the bathroom of her home in Bowling Green when she had a vision that led to a turning point in her life. “My daughter was going to find me overdosed in the bathroom,” she said. “When I felt that, I immediately came...
by Kyle Williams | Jan 13, 2025 | Success Stories
Eleven years ago, Aneica was sentenced to eight years in an Indiana prison for drug charges. When she was released, she transferred her parole to her hometown of Hazard, Kentucky. As a 12-time convicted felon, Aneica had a hard time finding someone to hire her...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 30, 2024 | Success Stories
For four days and five nights, Sergio and his family were trapped inside their home by Hurricane Katrina. After being rescued and seeking refuge with family in Chicago, he and his family moved back to New Orleans, but the cost of living had gone up, reliable...
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...
