GOODWILL Making News
Local media coverage of Excel Center announcement
Yesterday, we held a press conference to announce plans to establish a one-of-a-kind, tuition-free high school for adults in Louisville, known as The Excel Center. The school is for Kentuckians 18 years old or older who have dropped out of high school and want to earn...
Goodwill to establish tuition-free high school for adults, the first of its kind in Kentucky
(PRESS RELEASE) LOUISVILLE, KY. – Today, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky announced plans to open a one-of-a-kind tuition-free, public high school for adults in the fall of 2022. Operated by Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, The Excel Center® will help Kentuckians...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky the recent recipient of several grant opportunities
At Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, we're always striving to meet the needs of Kentucky job seekers and self-sufficiency seekers. This is made possible through our many programs and services, some of which are products of grants awarded to us. Here is a list of some...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to open its first outlet store – the 2nd Chance Outlet
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be opening our first outlet store – aptly named the 2nd Chance Outlet – in Louisville. At our 2nd Chance Outlet, merchandise will be sold by the pound as opposed to individually priced items on racks at our retail stores. Items,...
VP of External Affairs DeVone Holt named a Louisville Business First “Forty Under 40” Hall of Fame inductee
Our Vice President of External Affairs DeVone Holt has been named a “Forty Under 40” Hall of Fame inductee by Louisville Business First. Holt joins two other Louisville-area executives – Benjamin Breier, CEO of Kindred Healthcare LLC, and Cynthia Knapek, president of...
President and CEO Amy Luttrell named 2021 J.D. Robins Jr. Distinguished Career Award winner
We are proud to announce our President and CEO Amy Luttrell has been honored with the 2021 J.D. Robins Jr. Distinguished Career Award through Goodwill Industries International, which is awarded to a Goodwill CEO for outstanding career contributions and dedication to...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky expands resource center, enhances operations model
We at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky have expanded the scope, role and space of our Louisville Resource Center, located at 909 East Broadway. With the intent to improve lives by connecting those in need with a network of resources – through advocacy, case management...
Goodwill part of 2021 Partners in Philanthropy honor for Cars to Work partnership
We at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky are proud to be named a Louisville Business First 2021 Partners in Philanthropy honoree for our partnership with Park Community Credit Union, Oxmoor Auto Group and Apprisen on the Goodwill Cars to Work program. The partnership was...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to host statewide hiring event on July 22
Are you or someone you know searching for a reliable job that offers more than just a paycheck? Head to your local Goodwill! On July 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT, we'll be hosting a statewide hiring event with on-the-spot interviews at each of our 67 locations with...
Goodwill a partner for Lexington’s new workforce resource center, WORK-Lexington
We at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky are proud to partner with the City of Lexington to help launch its new workforce resource center, WORK-Lexington, located at 540 East Third Street. This is the first time the city has offered job training programs at the...
