by Kyle Williams | Jan 9, 2023 | Success Stories
Nakia “physically felt the chains falling off” when she was approved to have her record cleared through Goodwill’s expungement services. Nakia became pregnant with her first child at age 15. She welcomed a baby girl who suffered medical issues for three years before...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 19, 2022 | Success Stories
After an 18-month prison sentence for a drug-related conviction, Nikki – a single mother of four – worked diligently to become a certified peer support specialist and training facilitator. In February 2022, accepted a job as program director for Supportive Roads...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 12, 2022 | Success Stories
When Alishia had her firstborn child, a son, he experienced medical complications. That forced her to take time off from work. Eventually, she made the decision to go back to school. Before going back to school, Alishia went through the KentuckianaWorks Power of Work...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 5, 2022 | Success Stories
Five years ago, Angie moved from Florida to Kentucky with her family. When it was time for her to look for a job, she wasn’t sure where to start. Angie wanted to find a job as soon as possible. Her search led her to Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, where she was hired...
by Kyle Williams | Nov 28, 2022 | Success Stories
Corey was looking for self-support resources earlier this year when he learned about Goodwill’s Louisville Opportunity Center at 909 East Broadway. When he arrived at the Center, he found so much more than he expected. “I came to Goodwill because I wanted to get $300...
by Kyle Williams | Nov 21, 2022 | Success Stories
Victoria began using drugs when she was 16 and was in active addiction for 22 years. When she realized she needed to change, she didn’t know how. A Letcher County native, Victoria’s journey led her to long-term treatment in Somerset. Despite a relapse, she completed...
