by Barnard Baker | Sep 20, 2021 | Success Stories
Morgan was a mother of two by the time she had graduated high school. Through the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), she was introduced to Goodwill. Morgan advanced all the way to store manager at our Berea location. She said her main motivation was her...
by Lauren Deitering | Sep 16, 2021 | Success Stories
Mehgan was in nursing school until she entered a relationship with a heroin user. At that time, she had two children. Her next four children were born in active addiction. “Being pregnant doesn’t make you not a drug addict,” Mehgan tearfully admitted. She described...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 23, 2021 | Success Stories
By the time Ashley was 11 years old, she was already drinking alcohol and using marijuana. At 17, she discovered she was pregnant. “My child’s father and I had to grow up extremely fast. His dad passed away and my mom was in prison,” Ashley explained. Ashley welcomed...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 10, 2021 | Success Stories
Jerrica was born with Stickler Syndrome – a group of hereditary conditions characterized by a distinctive facial appearance, eye abnormalities, hearing loss and joint problems. Her childhood was riddled with surgeries, and her 18th birthday was tainted by more...
by Kyle Williams | Jul 19, 2021 | Success Stories
Our Frankfort store, located at 121 Arrowhead Court in Frankfort, was recently honored as one of our “Fab 5” stores for the second quarter of 2021, meaning it was among the top-five stores in its region for the quarter. Each of Frankfort’s amazing Goodwillers...
by Kyle Williams | Jul 12, 2021 | Success Stories
Regina was a nurse for 25 years before she found herself addicted to pain relievers and lost her license. It was then she turned to street drugs. “I used meth for two years straight,” she said. “My life was so dark. I lost my mom. I lost my home. I lost custody of my...
