by Kyle Williams | Sep 23, 2024 | Success Stories
This week, we at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky observes National Employ Older Workers Week, a time to acknowledge the vital role of older workers in the workforce. At Goodwill, we serve individuals 55 years old or older through our Senior Community Service...
by Kyle Williams | Sep 16, 2024 | Success Stories
In 2019, Paula became unhoused in her hometown of Bowling Green. During that time, she stayed with friends but could never get back on her feet due to multiple illnesses and disabilities. “I didn’t have enough money saved up on my own,” she said. “I was so sick that I...
by Kyle Williams | Sep 9, 2024 | Success Stories
On November 11, 2023, Levi was assigned to a halfway house in Paducah. Following his assignment, he started searching for career-readiness opportunities so he could prepare himself for his release on November 11, 2025. That’s when he learned about the programs and...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 12, 2024 | Success Stories
Meet a member of our commercial services team, LC, who may or may not be known as “the greatest janitor in the world.” “Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to work for Goodwill. The dream began while thrift shopping with my mom,” LC said. “After I got out of prison, my...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 5, 2024 | Success Stories
Earlier this year, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council awarded Goodwill $400,000 to facilitate a new housing program called Hand Up for Housing. Through the program, Goodwill helps eligible clients obtain stable housing, pays their first month’s rent and...
by Kyle Williams | Jul 15, 2024 | Success Stories
Jennifer – a mother of three – was deep into addiction, living at a hotel, when she was charged with a misdemeanor. “The judge gave me a chance to do treatment, and I was really grateful, even though I didn’t want to go,” Jennifer said. “I went to a sober living home,...