Nearly half of 25-year-olds with autism have never had a paying job and only 16% of persons with autism ever live independently, so when twin brothers Andre and Austin Archer connected with Goodwill Disability Services in 2016 and said they were eager to do both, our team got to work.
Recent Posts
Twin Brothers Achieve Independence Through Employment at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 19, 2020 1:06:59 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, Disability Services, McClelland Scholarship, ClickGoodwill, Retail, Mission Coaches
A Special Message from Goodwill’s Board Chairs
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 12, 2020 11:59:26 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Foundation, President's Message
Kent A. Kramer, President and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, discusses Goodwill’s current priorities and what comes next for the organization with the chairs of Goodwill’s three boards of directors.
Richmond Goodwill Store Goes Above and Beyond
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 5, 2020 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Success Story, Retail, Mission Coaches
Each year, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana selects a Retail Site of the Year to honor the accomplishments of a location that did an exemplary job meeting production goals as well as providing employment opportunities to people with barriers like a disability, criminal history or lack of a high school diploma. This year, we’re honoring the team at our Richmond retail store. With more than 70 sites in central and southern Indiana, it’s quite an accomplishment to receive this award.
Cook Medical Honored for Its Commitment to Goodwill’s Mission
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 29, 2020 12:10:16 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Retail
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is proud to recognize Cook Medical with its Connections Award, which honors a community partner who has demonstrated a commitment to supporting Goodwill’s mission and helping individuals become self-sufficient.
First-time Mom Overcomes Challenges with Support of Her NFP Nurse
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 22, 2020 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Success Story, mental health
Excel Center Graduate Achieves Dream of Earning a High School Diploma
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 15, 2020 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Retail, Mission Coaches
There are 460,000 working-age Hoosiers who lack a high school diploma. Prior to The Excel Center, Goodwill’s free high school for adults, there were few options for people like Jacob Barrett who wanted to earn one.
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School Student Receives Full Scholarship to Indiana University
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 8, 2020 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Success Story, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is a best-fit school for students experiencing circumstances that may present a barrier to education, including teen pregnancy or parenting, homelessness, involvement with the foster care or criminal justice system and more. The school places an emphasis on ensuring students enroll in college or enter into a career that offers a higher wage post-graduation.
Community Service Volunteer Finds a Second Chance at a Career with Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 1, 2020 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Nurse-Family Partnership, Success Story, Criminal History, Retail, Former Addiction, Mission Coaches
When Jesse Hendrickson first walked into Goodwill for his court-ordered community service in 2016, he was homeless and recovering from a decade-long drug addiction that had isolated him from his family.
Nurse-Family Partnership Celebrates 3,000 Babies
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 6, 2020 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Disability, Success Story, Parents
Launched in 2011, Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program pairs first-time, low-income moms with a registered nurse who makes home visits through pregnancy and up until a child’s second birthday. In February 2020, we celebrated 3,000 babies born as part of the program, along with families like the Deahls, whose lives were changed significantly after the arrival of their son, Allistor.
Meet Kimberly Lewis
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 30, 2019 7:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Criminal History, ClickGoodwill, Retail
Life looked much different for Kimberly Lewis eight years ago.