by Kyle Williams | Sep 18, 2023 | Success Stories
While other children were playing at age 11, Erica was selling drugs. “I come from a long line of convicted felons,” she explained. “I was molested at a young age, and I started doing drugs to cover up the pain. In my family, you weren’t allowed to show emotions; it...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 18, 2023 | Success Stories
In need of a second chance due to her background, Kelsey came to Goodwill looking for a fresh start. She was hired as a production clerk at our Georgetown location and has since been certified as a hanger. She was matched with a free Goodwill career coach, Ashley,...
by Kyle Williams | Aug 14, 2023 | Success Stories
Brandon, a father of two, was working in fast food for three years when he came across a material handler position at our 2nd Chance Outlet in Louisville. “I needed a change of life. I was caretaking for my grandmother full time,” he explained. “My wife and I were...
by Kyle Williams | Jul 31, 2023 | Success Stories
After exiting jail, Tony was in rehabilitation at St. Anne’s in Louisville, where he heard a presentation about Goodwill. Then, prior to being released, he attended a career night at our Opportunity Center on Broadway in Louisville. “That’s how I found out there was...
by Kyle Williams | Jul 17, 2023 | Success Stories
When Dub lost nearly everyone and everything he had and was left with only an apartment to live in, he wasn’t sure what to do to start building his life back up again. Dub’s need for affordable household items led him to the Goodwill 2nd Chance Outlet in Louisville....
by Kyle Williams | Jun 12, 2023 | Success Stories
Boone was born into poverty and as a result became homeless. He was able to find places to stay with different relatives, but he couldn’t find an opportunity to escape that cycle – until he was introduced to Goodwill nine months ago. “Every direction I tried on my...
