by Kyle Williams | Nov 7, 2022 | Success Stories
Kim relocated to Kentucky from Florida where she last worked as a housekeeper. She faced many barriers that needed to be addressed – specifically emotional challenges that left her nearly paralyzed – before becoming employable. Because of these challenges, she...
by Kyle Williams | Oct 3, 2022 | Success Stories
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month and on the heels of National Employ Older Workers Week, we want to feature one of our program participants and employees, Jose! In March 2022, Jose was referred to our Senior Community Service & Employment Program...
by Kyle Williams | Sep 26, 2022 | Success Stories
When Tim was living in an addiction recovery center, he didn’t know where his life was headed. He didn’t have a job or any connections to resources. He considered turning back to alcohol. But once he connected with the Louisville Opportunity Center and the many...
by Lauren Deitering | Aug 15, 2022 | Success Stories
After serving a five-year prison sentence, Michelle left incarceration to stay at a faith-based transitional home – having only $60 and one pair of shoes to her name. “I knew it was going to be a hard road,” Michelle said. “I am in my mid-50s. It is hard to start over...
by Barnard Baker | Aug 8, 2022 | Success Stories
Savanna was sentenced to 20 years in prison before she had the chance to grow up. When she was released, she had to start from square one. While bouncing around treatment facilities, she noticed others benefitting from the services provided at Goodwill. But the...
by Barnard Baker | Aug 1, 2022 | Success Stories
Donna was an addict by age 13. A year later, she dropped out of ninth grade. Without a strong support system, she spiraled and ended up with a Class B felony on her record. After Donna was incarcerated, she relapsed while on probation but was given a second chance by...
