Kari Podany


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    Life Goes On | Ashley's Story

    [fa icon="calendar'] May 2, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Kari Podany posted in Employment, Retail, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches

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    In 2003, at the age of 15, Ashley Brummet was in a horrific car accident that changed her life. She broke her back and was told by doctors she would live in constant pain. As a result, she was prescribed pain medication to help her manage her symptoms. 

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    “Building the Life I Deserve”

    [fa icon="calendar'] Apr 8, 2022 10:30:00 AM / by Kari Podany posted in Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness

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    Meet Dakota McLaughlin. Dakota is a proud graduate of The Excel Center® and is working towards earning a Master’s degree in Social Work. Just a few years ago, however, he was in a very different situation.  

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    The True Meaning of Grit | John’s Story

    [fa icon="calendar'] Aug 5, 2021 10:15:00 AM / by Kari Podany posted in Success Story, The Excel Center, Retail, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches

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    A word you hear often around The Excel Center Ⓡ, Goodwill’s high school for adults, is grit. Recently, I met a student who truly embodies this. John Thompson exudes passion into everything he does and preserves regardless of the challenges he may be experiencing, continuously inspiring those around him. I’m honored to introduce you to John and share his story.

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