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...
by Kyle Williams | Jul 21, 2025 | Success Stories
While struggling with addiction, Tony and his significant other, Laci, made the difficult decision to put distance between them to focus on their recovery. Tony stayed in Tennessee while Laci moved to Kentucky, believing they’d have a better chance at sobriety if they...
by Kyle Williams | Jun 29, 2025 | Success Stories
Candace was scheduled to finish high school in 1988, but life had other plans. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she wasn’t able to finish—until now. More than three decades later, Candace proudly crossed the stage as a graduate of The Excel Center® during its 2025...
by Kyle Williams | Jun 24, 2025 | Success Stories
Cassandra faced several challenges from a young age: growing up and aging out of foster care, becoming a single mother, and experiencing homelessness. Financial stability seemed out of reach, and at one point, she even had her child taken away from her. Through...
