For many, Earth Day is an annual reminder to invest in our planet. April 22 serves as a call to action to reflect on how we individually and collectively impact our environment and to focus on actions we might take to help strengthen our local communities and global climate.
Every Day Is Earth Day at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 22, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Employment, Education, Goodwill Donation, Retail, Mission Awareness, Earth Day, Sustainability
SCSEP Participants Find Opportunities in Goodwill’s Network
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 14, 2023 3:30:00 PM / by Maria Adsit posted in Employment, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Retail, Mission Awareness
The Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) has remained steadfast in connecting program participants ages 55+ with paid, on-the-job training opportunities from local community partners and within Goodwill’s network. These opportunities reintroduce them to the workforce, allow them to practice new skills and open doors for potential career paths. In the first quarter of SCSEP’s 2022 program year, seven participants obtained employment at their training site.
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Jessica Coslett
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 30, 2023 3:30:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Retail, Leadership Spotlight
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana continues to highlight women leaders who contribute to the mission of changing lives daily through education, health and employment.
Keeping the Good Going: One Year Strategic Plan Update
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 17, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Sheila Dollaske posted in Education, Retail, mental health, Strategic Plan
Making Connections Through Music
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 13, 2023 2:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Retail, Mission Awareness
John Thompson was born with autism and didn’t learn to speak until he was eight years old.
Couple Finds Love Connection at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 14, 2023 11:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Education, Valentines Day, Retail, Mission Coaches
In 2018, when Richard Ramsey enrolled at The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s high school for adults, he didn’t know that he was taking the first step toward meeting his future fiance.
5 Reasons to Donate & Shop at Goodwill This Holiday Season
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 23, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Education, Goodwill Donation, Retail, Mission Awareness
1. Find Unique Gifts
Mission Coaches Make a Difference
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 4, 2022 2:24:55 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Criminal History, Retail, mental health, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches, Goodwill Education
When Johnny Manson joined Goodwill in October 2016 as a part-time donation attendant, he had been struggling to secure employment due to past legal issues and a lifelong history of depression.
A Second Chance at Success
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 25, 2022 1:34:19 PM / by Rachel Moehle posted in Employment, Success Story, Criminal History, Retail, Former Addiction, Mission Awareness
When Stephanie Carney was sentenced to 18 months in prison, she knew that she needed to make a change in her life.
Finding Meaning Through Employment
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 24, 2022 4:18:35 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Success Story, Criminal History, Retail, Former Addiction, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches
After separating from her husband of 10 years, Samantha Russell turned to drugs in an effort to cope with the stress and anxiety she was experiencing.