Goodwill Commercial Services Manufacturing Division employee, James Clements, had been impacted by the criminal justice system on and off throughout most of his life. A little over two years ago, however, after thirteen years of incarceration, James was first introduced to Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. Goodwill leaders began visiting him and other incarcerated individuals to share an exciting work opportunity available to them after incarceration.
Reentering the Workforce After Incarceration
[fa icon="calendar'] May 13, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Dalton Clouse posted in Goodwill Commercial Services, New Beginnings, Mission Coaches, Tremont
Continuing to Grow, Learn and Thrive with Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] May 11, 2025 1:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Community Partners, Employment, Nurse-Family Partnership, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches, Financial Literacy
Debora Holmes’s journey with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana began over 10 years ago, when she joined the organization as a photographer. She had already experienced so much in life, from adopting six of her siblings due to gun violence in the family, to raising two children and taking care of her husband after he fell ill.
Celebrating the Impact of Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership
[fa icon="calendar'] May 9, 2025 10:03:20 AM / by Charnay Evans posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Nurses Week
National Nurses Week is a time to recognize the vital contributions of nurses and the essential role they play in building healthy communities. At Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, we are proud to celebrate the incredible nurses who serve families through our Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP).
Donor Spotlight: Joshua Moore
[fa icon="calendar'] May 7, 2025 9:54:28 AM / by Charnay Evans posted in Foundation, Goodwill Donor
Joshua Moore, a dedicated supporter of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and a part of our Legacy Club as a member of the 1635 Society, has a deep commitment to the organization’s mission. As a former Goodwill Young Leaders Board member and 2022 Board President, Josh first connected with Goodwill through a former colleague, who introduced him to the organization’s expansive offerings beyond its well-known retail stores. After learning about Goodwill’s diverse and impactful programs—from criminal record expungement to technology skill-building for older adults —Joshua became a passionate advocate for its work.
GUEST BLOG: How Gleaners2Go Powers Students on the Road to a High School Diploma
[fa icon="calendar'] May 2, 2025 9:15:00 AM / by Madison Stacey posted in Community Partners, The Excel Center, Education, Goodwill Education, University Heights
Adults Find Second Chances and Bright Futures at The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 29, 2025 10:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Criminal History, mental health, COVID-19, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center Southeast
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the shutdown of public schools, Taylor Martin was only 10 credits away from graduating high school; however, she struggled with the online learning format and was unable to finish. Now 23 years old, life hasn’t been easy.
Spring Cleaning with Purpose: Five Tips to Help Your Spring Cleaning
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 18, 2025 2:30:00 PM / by Dalton Clouse posted in The Excel Center, Downsizing, Goodwill Donation, Sustainability, Recycle, Cleaning
Spring cleaning is an age-old tradition of decluttering and refreshing your home or office, embracing the change of seasons by creating a cleaner, more organized space. Here are five spring cleaning tips to help you clean with purpose while maximizing your efforts.
Teen Mom of Twins Earns 21st Century Scholarship
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 15, 2025 10:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Parents, Mission Awareness, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Education, Young Learner's Child Care
Dim’Mya Norman was going into her freshman year of high school when a family member – and graduate of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School – encouraged her to enroll.
10 Years of Expungement Aid
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 7, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Mission Awareness, LEAP, Mission Coaches
In 2015, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana implemented the Legal Expungement Advice Program (LEAP) in response to the challenges that people faced with Indiana’s expungement law. Through a partnership with Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law, LEAP provides those affiliated with Goodwill and their immediate families free expungement consultation services.
Thriving in a New Career with Goodwill TalentSource™
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 1, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Justin DeGuzman posted in TalentSource, Mission Awareness
For over two decades, Tim Brown worked for Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s Commercial Services division through the AbilityOne program. However, after learning that his contract was coming to an end, he knew he needed to pivot careers. With his disability affecting learning retention and being accustomed to the position that he held for so long, he had concerns that finding a new job wouldn’t be possible.