GOODWILL Making News
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...
Goodwill an employer partner for GLI’s Career Acceleration Network
We at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky are excited to be an employer partner for Greater Louisville Inc.’s Career Acceleration Network, an initiative that will move workers from low-paying, low-skilled jobs to high-skilled jobs with wages ranging from $36,000 and...
VP of External Affairs DeVone Holt named to West End Opportunity Partnership board
Our VP of External Affairs DeVone Holt was among the first 12 businesses and community leaders appointed to the new West End Opportunity Partnership board this past week. The board members were appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, University...
President and CEO Amy Luttrell shares insight on state of nonprofit industry in Louisville Business First discussion
Our President and CEO Amy Luttrell recently joined three Louisville-area nonprofit executives to offer insight on the demand, challenges and trends of the local nonprofit industry following a period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, for Louisville Business First....
Goodwill’s Another Way pilot program to receive additional funding after early success
For eight weeks from April to May, members of our career services team here at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky tested a pilot program that offered unhoused individuals in Louisville the chance to work for a day to earn a stipend, lunch – and hopefully much more. The...
Career Coach Supervisor Darleen Horton and RISE graduate William Isaac join WAVE 3 Listens Live! to discuss program resources
Did you know our Reintegrating Individuals Successfully Every Day (RISE) program is changing more lives than ever? We’ve expanded RISE to Lexington, Bowling Green and Pikeville! RISE is designed to empower individuals with barriers to employment through a variety of...
Manager of Marketing and PR Lauren Deitering discusses 4-H Upcycle Challenge on WAVE 3 Listens Live!
Each year, our talented team at Goodwill partners with 4-H Youth Development to bring the 4-H Upcycle Challenge, which encourages 4-H participants to combine creativity and thrifting. Through the challenge, 4-H participants who sign up are provided Goodwill gift...
Way to Work program transitioning to Goodwill Works
The Way to Work program, which was a partnership between us at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and United Way of Central Kentucky that provided a network of services to break down barriers to long-term success, will move forward with a new name and opportunities. Due...
