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#MissionMonday: Tim “can still be somebody” with help from Goodwill
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...
Michelle’s story | The power of second chances
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...
#MissionMonday: Savanna found her motivation with help from Goodwill
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...
Dennis Ritchie and Kim Colbert discuss Goodwill’s housing program on WAVE 3 Listens Live!
Senior Director of Reentry and Young Adult Services Dennis Ritchie and Housing Program Manager Kim Colbert recently sat down with John Ramsey of WAVE 3 to discuss Goodwill's new housing program. Through a self-sufficiency matrix, Goodwill has identified housing as the...
#MissionMonday: Donna found a second family in Goodwill
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...
#MissionMonday: Tremayne went from prison to published author with help from Goodwill
Tremayne grew up in poverty, and as a result, he was raised by the streets. According to him, he was taught he could do anything by himself. However, after three stints in prison, he realized he needed help becoming a valued member of society again. After an...
#MissionMonday: Berea Store Manager Amy has made the most of her second chance
In 2011, Amy was convicted of a felony. Because of her record, she found it hard to find and keep a job. She also lost custody of her children. Four years after her conviction, she began working at a Goodwill store in Ohio and learned about the mission behind...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky promotes Angie Kerrick to director of training and development
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky has named Angie Kerrick director of training and development. In this role, she will focus on providing personal and professional growth opportunities to Goodwill employees and program clients. Kerrick started in the...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky announces Marcia McClendon as director of human resources
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky has announced Marcia McClendon as its director of human resources. McClendon will oversee organizational development, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, employee relations and recruiting for the 99-year-old...
#MissionMonday: Goodwill’s Another Way program opened doors for Mary
Earlier this year, Mary served nine months in jail for shoplifting. She was married with three children, but when she was released, she was put out on the street by her husband. “I was at my rock bottom,” Mary said. “Been arrested, got out, no home. I had no place to...
Archived Press Releases
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky donates $80K to Lexington VA
LEXINGTON, KY – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky donated $30,000 in vouchers to the Lexington VA Health Care System [Lexington VAHCS] in January, bringing its donation total to the facility to more than $80,000 in just under three years. The partnership between the two...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky receives $10 million donation
LOUISVILLE, KY – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky recently received an unsolicited $10 million donation from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott that will be used to support its mission to help people with significant life challenges improve their quality of life...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Anthem partner to launch RISE-Pikeville
Louisville, Ky. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have announced a partnership to launch Pikeville’s Reintegrating Individuals Successfully Every Day (RISE) program, a job-readiness training program aimed at connecting low-income...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to reopen centers for education and employment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is pleased to announce it will reopen its centers for education and employment to in-person traffic on Monday, June 15, under limited hours and strict health and safety guidelines. Despite the obstacles created by the...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to reopen retail stores, employment centers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After temporarily closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky will reopen its 66 retail stores and donation centers Wednesday, May 20. All stores will operate under normal business hours. In addition to opening its...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky supports COVID-19 testing for West Louisville residents
Louisville, Ky. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky will collaborate with several local organizations to provide COVID-19 drive-thru testing for West Louisville residents on Saturdays, April 18 and April 25 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Stephen Church, located at 1018...
Goodwill® and partners to host Harlan expungement clinic for job seekers with background challenges
Goodwill® and partners to host Harlan expungement clinic for job seekers with background challenges Hazard KY – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is partnering with multiple community organizations—Department of Corrections, Southeast Kentucky Reentry Task Force, and...
Goodwill hosts ‘Good Prep’ day to help Somerset job seekers prepare for entering the workforce
Somerset, KY – On Thursday, June 20, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky hosted a “Good Prep” day at its Center for Education & Employment in Somerset, KY. Goodwill Career Coaches provided ten local job seekers with tools and resources to help prepare them for job...
Three EKU professors selected for unique residency program, The Art of Goodwill
Three EKU professors selected for unique residency program, The Art of Goodwill RICHMOND, KY—Goodwill Industries of Kentucky held a statewide open call for artists February 1 – March 15 for The Art of Goodwill Residency Program, which provides selected Kentucky...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget – Take Goodwill’s Date Night Challenge
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget – Take Goodwill’s Date Night Challenge KENTUCKY – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with the Goodwill® Date Night Challenge. The Date Night Challenge (inspired by real events at a Florida...
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