by Kyle Williams | Mar 18, 2024 | Success Stories
Nielen immigrated to the United States from the Philippines 17 years ago. Nielen’s niece told her about a job opening at Goodwill, and she has worked at our Millpond store in Lexington ever since. “They interviewed me the same day I applied,” Nielen explained. “I had...
by Kyle Williams | Mar 11, 2024 | Success Stories
Bridgette was working at the Northfield store as a material handler when she enrolled in our Work & Learn program. Through the program, Bridgette was able to work 20 hours per week at the store and use her remaining 20 hours to take classes at The Excel Center,...
by Kyle Williams | Mar 4, 2024 | Success Stories
After a cycle of jail time and rehabilitation, Amy knew she had to leave her hometown of Paducah if she wanted to recover. She was staying at a community-based housing facility in Lexington in 2020 when she learned that Goodwill is a second-chance employer. In spite...
by Kyle Williams | Feb 26, 2024 | Success Stories
Benita was completing paid training through our Senior Community Service & Employment Program (SCSEP) at our Scottsville Road store in Bowling Green when the manager noticed her strong work ethic and offered her a permanent position as a Goodwill staff member. For...
by Kyle Williams | Jan 29, 2024 | Success Stories
Shirley, who was a single mother most of her daughter’s life, spent years working in the restaurant industry. She was shopping at Goodwill to purchase khakis for her job when she inquired about employment. The manager put her in contact with Kimberly, a career...
by Kyle Williams | Jan 4, 2024 | Success Stories
In 2020, Brittany was sentenced to 13 months in jail for drug charges. When she was released, she said she was “lost.” “I didn’t have a direction,” Brittany said. “I applied for many jobs, and they would all turn me down because of my record.” That’s when Brittany’s...
