Story Behind the Stores: Shannon

All Shannon wanted was a chance. Having endured the hardships that come with cerebral palsy her entire life, Shannon has gone through her share of ups and downs. She often got bored sitting at home, so she turned to Goodwill. She completed our Soft Skills Academy in...

Story Behind the Stores: Lukas

Lukas has struggled in many ways despite being gifted with an off-the-charts IQ level. He lacked interpersonal skills, and as a result, his personal and working relationships suffered. “I could do anything, but I couldn’t keep a job,” he said. A native of Lexington,...

Story Behind the Stores: Dathan, Fairview

In addition to celebrating women’s history, March is also National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for the inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. At Goodwill, we pride ourselves on breaking barriers individuals...

Story Behind the Stores: Lisa, Scottsville Road

After being released from prison in January of 2016, Lisa was eager to prove herself but worried she wouldn’t be given a second chance. But less than one month after her release, she began her new career at our Scottsville Road location in Bowling Green. Since being...

Story Behind the Stores: Tina

When asked how long her jail sentence was, Tina replied, “Which time?” For 30 years, Tina struggled with substance abuse, which resulted in decades of criminal behavior. When her son started to go down the same road, she knew it was time for recovery. “I had to make a...