GOODWILL Making News
#MissionMonday: Nikki uses the suffering from her past to inspire others
After an 18-month prison sentence for a drug-related conviction, Nikki – a single mother of four – worked diligently to become a certified peer support specialist and training facilitator. In February 2022, accepted a job as program director for Supportive Roads...
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear praises Goodwill’s move to West Louisville in recent news interview
In a recent interview with the Louisville Courier Journal, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discussed achievements from the past year and challenges moving forward. Among the achievements was the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus in West Louisville, which...
#MissionMonday: Alishia launched her career with help from Goodwill
When Alishia had her firstborn child, a son, he experienced medical complications. That forced her to take time off from work. Eventually, she made the decision to go back to school. Before going back to school, Alishia went through the KentuckianaWorks Power of Work...
Truist provides $500,000 in grants to Goodwill Industries of Kentucky for West Louisville Opportunity Campus
Grant is one of several Truist donations that will support community services in West Louisville LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky has received $500,000 in grants from the Truist Charitable Fund and Truist Foundation for support of its GoodStart...
#MissionMonday: For Angie, working at Goodwill “is a feeling you can’t explain”
Five years ago, Angie moved from Florida to Kentucky with her family. When it was time for her to look for a job, she wasn’t sure where to start. Angie wanted to find a job as soon as possible. Her search led her to Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, where she was hired...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky announces new director of IT
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky announced Rob Carter has been named director of information technology for the nonprofit. He most recently served as director of information technology for Signature Healthcare Consulting Services, LLC. As the...
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky announces $500,000 grant from PNC Foundation for West Louisville Opportunity Campus
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky has received a $500,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support its Soft Skills Academy and the operation of its Opportunity Campus in West Louisville, which is the largest mission-related project in the nonprofit’s...
#MissionMonday: Doors opened for Corey with help from Goodwill
Corey was looking for self-support resources earlier this year when he learned about Goodwill’s Louisville Opportunity Center at 909 East Broadway. When he arrived at the Center, he found so much more than he expected. “I came to Goodwill because I wanted to get $300...
Goodwill Launches “Opportunity is Knocking” Capital Campaign to Help Build $50 Million Campus in West Louisville
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is asking its partners, supporters and neighbors to contribute to the biggest mission-related project in its 99-year history by making a financial donation that will help complete its $50 million campus in West...
#MissionMonday: Goodwill was “the game-changer” for Victoria
Victoria began using drugs when she was 16 and was in active addiction for 22 years. When she realized she needed to change, she didn’t know how. A Letcher County native, Victoria’s journey led her to long-term treatment in Somerset. Despite a relapse, she completed...
