At Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, sustainability is built into everything we do. From our retail stores to schools to manufacturing facilities, sustainability remains a top priority for Goodwill.
Sustainability Across Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 27, 2025 2:20:30 PM / by Dalton Clouse posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Goodwill Commercial Services, Education, Retail, Sustainability
45 Years of Quality Child Care
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 25, 2025 4:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Children's Learning Center, Mission Awareness
The Children's Learning Center (CLC) by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana opened in June 1980 as BridgePointe Children’s Academy in response to a growing need for child care services for children with disabilities. Today, The Children’s Learning Center provides quality child care for over 100 families a year – and as of June 2025, Goodwill is proud to announce that the CLC has helped all children, at every ability level, develop their full potential for 45 years.
Young Leader Spotlight: Moussa Ibrahim
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 24, 2025 2:30:00 PM / by Charnay Evans posted in Goodwill Young Leaders, Foundation
For Moussa Ibrahim, opportunity often wears the disguise of need. Whether it’s a student trying to budget for tuition or a community seeking financial literacy, Moussa shows up ready to serve and stretch each opportunity into something greater. A mission-driven professional and passionate relationship builder, he’s spent the last few years using his skills to uplift others – both in his role at Old National Bank and as a dedicated member of the Goodwill Young Leaders Board, a board of professionals formed to engage a new generation of leaders to further the mission of Goodwill.
Finding a Second Chance and a New Home with Goodwill New Beginnings
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 18, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, New Beginnings, Mission Awareness
Brittany Hart joined Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s reentry program, New Beginnings, in 2022. She knew she’d be able to take advantage of the many tools and resources the reentry program offers to help those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
When enrolled in the program, participants can receive assistance in securing health care, reinstating drivers’ licenses, addressing legal challenges and more. Through barrier removal and wraparound support, they can also work toward transitioning from entry-level work at Goodwill to a skilled, in-demand career within their community.
Goodwill Returns to Winchester
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 17, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Retail, Mission Awareness
On March 14, 2024, a series of storms swept through eastern Indiana, tearing through several towns and severely impacting homes and businesses. In Winchester, Indiana, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s recently opened retail store was heavily damaged and had to be temporarily closed.
Empowered Through Employment: A Spotlight on Goodwill AbilityOne Employee Sonjaki
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 6, 2025 1:00:00 PM / by Dalton Clouse posted in Employment, Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, AbilityOne
For more than 25 years, Sonjaki Alvies has been part of the Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana family. Sonjaki is an AbilityOne employee, where she continues to excel in her career working as a janitor at the Federal Aviation Administration Tower (FAA) at the Indianapolis International Airport.
Goodwill is an implementing agency of AbilityOne, a federal program that provides employment opportunities to those who are blind or have other significant disabilities. AbilityOne not only empowers participants by offering meaningful, stable employment, but also helps foster workplaces where unique talents and abilities are valued. Sonjaki has seen firsthand just how impactful Goodwill and AbilityOne has been for her life, both professionally and personally.
She is proud of her work at the FAA Tower and playing her part in running a smooth operation. She credits on-the-job training opportunities at Goodwill for preparing her to succeed in this role.
From Silent Struggles to Strong Foundations: One Indy Mom’s Story of Resilience
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 4, 2025 10:22:55 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, mental health
Michaelae Cotton’s journey is one of quiet battles and powerful breakthroughs — a story shaped by mental health challenges, unexpected setbacks, and a fierce determination to rewrite her future.
Goodwill Education Initiatives Proudly Presents its 2025 Educators of the Year
[fa icon="calendar'] May 30, 2025 9:45:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Goodwill Education, Educator Appreciation Month
Each May, Goodwill Education Initiatives celebrates Teacher Appreciation Month by honoring our educators whose dedication to service goes above and beyond, significantly impacting the lives of their students.
What Mental Health Means to Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] May 23, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, mental health
Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May. It’s meant to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, as well as raise awareness and advocate for resources and care options. At Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, addressing mental health and having tools available are integral pieces of executing the last several years of our strategic plan, “One Goodwill.”
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
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.