by Kyle Williams | Mar 15, 2021 | Success Stories
Lukas has struggled in many ways despite being gifted with an off-the-charts IQ level. He lacked interpersonal skills, and as a result, his personal and working relationships suffered. “I could do anything, but I couldn’t keep a job,” he said. A native of Lexington,...
by Kyle Williams | Mar 8, 2021 | Success Stories
In addition to celebrating women’s history, March is also National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for the inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. At Goodwill, we pride ourselves on breaking barriers individuals...
by Kyle Williams | Feb 8, 2021 | Success Stories
After being released from prison in January of 2016, Lisa was eager to prove herself but worried she wouldn’t be given a second chance. But less than one month after her release, she began her new career at our Scottsville Road location in Bowling Green. Since being...
by Kyle Williams | Jan 25, 2021 | Success Stories
When asked how long her jail sentence was, Tina replied, “Which time?” For 30 years, Tina struggled with substance abuse, which resulted in decades of criminal behavior. When her son started to go down the same road, she knew it was time for recovery. “I had to make a...
by Kyle Williams | Jan 11, 2021 | Success Stories
Zenobia, a 56-year-old Lexington native who comes from a background of poverty and domestic abuse, has spent more than 40% of her life in jail. She was released from her most recent stint in April of 2020. She was breathing but said she felt lifeless. Zenobia was...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 14, 2020 | Success Stories
Some people are inclined to believe everything happens for a reason. Claudette Collins, a participant of the Power of Work program, is one of those people. A 49-year-old Lexington native, Claudette was introduced to one of her many reasons while working toward a...
