As we celebrate Women’s History Month and the theme Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations, we honor women whose leadership and vision have created lasting change in their communities and beyond. Few embody this spirit more than Betsy Delgado, Senior Vice President and Chief Mission and Education Officer at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. Through her dedication to expanding educational access and breaking down systemic barriers, Betsy has transformed thousands of lives, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.
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Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 16, 2025 9:30:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, The Excel Center, Education, Leadership Spotlight, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Education, Women's History Month, Non Profit Leadership
The Excel Center Celebrates 2025 Winter Graduates
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 4, 2025 8:45:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center Meadows
The Excel Center®, Goodwill's tuition-free high school for adults, recently honored hundreds of students during its 2025 winter graduating class. Designed to empower individuals to overcome adversity and reach their potential, The Excel Center provides a unique opportunity for adult learners, like Michael Barlow, to earn an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma.
Goodwill's Legacy of Supporting Black Americans & Communities of Color
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 1, 2025 10:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Education, New Beginnings, Criminal History, Mission Awareness, Black History Month
Each year in February, the United States celebrates and recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history, highlighting their cultural heritage, struggles, and triumphs against adversity, with the primary goal of educating people about the significant impact Black people have had on our country. This year, the theme for Black History Month is African Americans and Labor.
From Homelessness to Home Ownership: One Goodwill Leader’s Journey
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 28, 2025 9:15:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Success Story, Criminal History, Retail, Former Addiction, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches
After living with an addiction for 13 years and repeated involvement with the criminal justice system, Christina Clevenger was ready to turn over a new leaf, but her past made it difficult. In 2018, her close friend and roommate told her that they found a fresh start at Goodwill after facing similar challenges. Christina decided to apply and was hired as a part-time textile producer and cashier.
Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Life-Changing Impact
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 15, 2025 11:46:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Nurse-Family Partnership, TalentSource, The Excel Center, Education, Foundation, New Beginnings, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Goodwill Outlet, Retail, Mission Awareness, Strategic Plan
Last year was a big year for Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana as we educated, employed and served more individuals than ever before. Since launching our Strategic Plan three years ago, we’ve made significant progress on our objectives and goals, resulting in life-changing impact in our communities.
Goodwill Gives Back for the Holidays
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 27, 2024 9:15:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, The Excel Center, Goodwill Commercial Services, New Beginnings, Goodwill Outlet, Retail, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches, The Excel Center Meadows
The staff at Goodwill Commercial Services embraced sweater weather with Holiday Sweater Day.
Finding Support and Success at The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 9, 2024 9:29:16 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Disability, The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education, GoodwillNext, The Excel Center Meadows
When Melissa Cotton left high school her senior year, it was after enduring years of bullying by her peers for a learning disability.
GivingSHOESday: A Twist on Giving
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 3, 2024 11:32:35 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Goodwill Donation, Goodwill Donor, GivingTuesday, GivingShoesday
Launched in 2012 and occurring on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that harnesses the spirit of giving season to encourage people to do good.
Single Parents Receive Support at The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 27, 2024 9:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Disability, The Excel Center, Education, Parents, Mission Awareness, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center Michigan Street
When Angela Gregory enrolled at The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s tuition-free high school for adults, she was a single parent to her three-year-old son and struggling to secure stable, long-term housing. She also has autism. Her primary motivation for completing high school was her son.
Life of a Donation: Second Chances & Sustainability at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 15, 2024 8:45:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Goodwill Outlet, Retail, Sustainability, Recycle
When you shop and donate at one of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s 75+ retail locations, the proceeds generated support Hoosiers right here in our communities, but have you ever wondered how this process works?