GOODWILL Making News
Goodwill Cars to Work teams up with Department of Community Based Services and KY RISE to offer auto loans to foster youth
The Goodwill Cars to Work program has partnered with the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services and Kentucky Resource for Independent Success and Empowerment (KY RISE) to help fund transportation for current or former foster youth. According to Cars to Work...
Goodwill to partner with Isaiah House and others to address workforce participation
We at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky are set to partner with the Isaiah House Treatment Center, the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board, the Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board and other organizations to address workforce participation challenges in the commonwealth...
Goodwill, VP of External Affairs DeVone Holt featured by Louisville Business First for Corridors of Opportunity event
Last Friday, our VP of External Affairs DeVone Holt was one of four keynote speakers for Louisville Business First’s latest Corridors of Opportunity event, focused on the South Louisville area, where we have recently established a 2nd Chance Outlet and plans for a...
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...
