by Kyle Williams | Nov 3, 2025 | Success Stories
When Trace began working as a material handler at the Goodwill Kentucky store in Harrodsburg, he didn’t know it would lead him to a career in the trades. While working at Goodwill, Trace learned about the organization’s pre-apprenticeship program in construction...
by Kyle Williams | Oct 20, 2025 | Success Stories
Growing up in Louisville, Machelle faced a difficult childhood that eventually led her down a path of drug and alcohol addiction. But when her first husband passed away from similar circumstances, she knew something had to change. “I watched him literally decay from...
by Kyle Williams | Sep 22, 2025 | Success Stories
Goodwill Kentucky is proud to announce the completion of the first cohort of our Pharmacy Technician Certification program! This milestone marks the beginning of a powerful new pathway for participants seeking meaningful careers in the health care field. Launched in...
by Kyle Williams | Sep 8, 2025 | Success Stories
For years, Kristin lived in a cycle of houselessness, incarceration, and substance use disorder. She became, as she describes it, a “statistic of recidivism.” Everything began to change in 2023, when she was offered a chance at freedom and treatment. Through her...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 8, 2025 | Success Stories
When David was preparing to be released from his 20-year prison sentence, he had plans to move back to California to be with his family before Goodwill Kentucky’s Aspire program began operating in his facility. He didn’t want to be a burden on his family, so he...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 4, 2025 | Success Stories
While still incarcerated, Jerry participated in outreach programs where he shared his story with young people, encouraging them to make positive choices. The experience sparked his passion for peer support and helping others. “That was my dream job when we were...
