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...
by Kyle Williams | Nov 14, 2022 | Success Stories
Alexis had trouble finding a job because of her justice-involved background. While volunteering at Community Action in Elizabethtown, she was referred to Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and its Opportunity Center on Dixie Avenue in Elizabethtown. At the Opportunity...
by Kyle Williams | Nov 7, 2022 | Success Stories
Kim relocated to Kentucky from Florida where she last worked as a housekeeper. She faced many barriers that needed to be addressed – specifically emotional challenges that left her nearly paralyzed – before becoming employable. Because of these challenges, she...
by Kyle Williams | Oct 3, 2022 | Success Stories
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month and on the heels of National Employ Older Workers Week, we want to feature one of our program participants and employees, Jose! In March 2022, Jose was referred to our Senior Community Service & Employment Program...
