by Kyle Williams | Oct 19, 2026 | Success Stories
Kristen once found herself rebuilding her life after years of domestic violence, addiction, and incarceration. As a single mother of three, she struggled to find employment because of her background. Then she found Goodwill Kentucky. What started as a part-time job as...
by Kyle Williams | Oct 12, 2026 | Success Stories
After years of addiction and incarceration, Jennifer was ready for a fresh start. Her journey toward a second chance began with drug court and continued through her work at Goodwill Kentucky. As a team lead at Goodwill Kentucky’s Mapleleaf store, Jennifer has shown...
by Kyle Williams | Oct 5, 2026 | Success Stories
Robert knows what it means to start over. After struggling with substance use and temporarily losing custody of his children, he decided to change his life. In 2024, he entered Mercer County Drug Court and committed himself to recovery. Over the next two years, Robert...
by Kyle Williams | Sep 18, 2026 | Success Stories
As Kentucky’s workforce of tomorrow prepares to take center stage, communities across the Commonwealth are investing in young adults and equipping them with the skills, resources, and support they need to build successful futures. For young adults like Stephanie, a...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 31, 2026 | Success Stories
Unsure what his next career path would look like, Jesse connected with the Lexington Opportunity Center and took a leap of faith by applying for the first cohort of its Fiber Optics Training Program. The free, hands-on program gives clients the skills and experience...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 24, 2026 | Success Stories
Cynthia first connected with the Elizabethtown Goodwill Opportunity Center in April 2024, where she began working with Career Coach Tadd Ligon. At the time, she was experiencing homelessness and unemployment and was struggling to meet her basic needs. Together,...
