When Alicia Misch started working at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana 16 years ago, she never expected that her job would lead to her meeting the love of her life.
Noelle Gray

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Finding Love at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 14, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Valentines Day
Achieving Wellness Goals with Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 31, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, mental health, Wellness
At Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, our mission is to empower people to increase their independence and reach their potential through education, health, and employment. We not only strive to do this with Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) parents or students of The Excel Center® – but also much of our mission supports employees within our organization.
Building a Stable Future with The Excel Center and Goodwill NFP
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 24, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Multi-gen impact
When Angela Felix learned she was pregnant and moving to Indiana, she knew she wanted a more stable life and better income for herself and her child. She knew the first step toward achieving stability was to complete her education. As she researched, The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s free high school for adults, caught her attention.
“The staff talked about helping me get a certification and a career in a field I want,” said Angela.
Angela enrolled in The Excel Center in July 2023, hoping to enter the health care field after graduation.
“The support is different,” said Angela. “The staff really has a drive to help people get their diploma and set them up for success.”
Embracing Second Chances Following Incarceration
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 17, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in New Beginnings, mental health, Mission Awareness
Each year, International Mentoring Day is observed on January 17. This observance is an opportunity to recognize mentors and the impacts they’ve had on their mentees. For those who we employ, educate and serve at Goodwill, coaches often act as mentors, providing the essential guidance to employees, students and program participants who want to increase their independence and reach their full potential.
Meet the Goodwill NFP Mental Health Team
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 19, 2024 3:15:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, mental health, Mission Awareness
Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) pairs first-time, expectant parents with a registered nurse for ongoing visits to support families so they can provide the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years.
Walking Alongside First-Time Parents
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 5, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Mission Awareness
Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP), a maternal-child program that pairs registered nurses with first-time parents, celebrates its 13th anniversary in 2024. For over a decade, Goodwill NFP nurses have partnered with families to deliver trusted information to achieve a healthy pregnancy, birth and early childhood.
Goodwill Shares Resources and Education on Disability for NDEAM
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 29, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Disability, #NDEAM, Mission Awareness, AbilityOne, Mission Coaches
Every October, the United States Department of Labor recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This period celebrates the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy.
Mission and Education Reflects Inward and Outward at GEM
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 25, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Education, mental health, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education
Every year, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana hosts Goodwill’s Education and Mission Conference (GEM), a one-day professional development event. Mission and education professionals throughout Goodwill’s central and southern Indiana network have the opportunity to learn from one another and share best practices in their work through presentations and panel discussions.
Goodwill and Lilly Team up for a Successful Day of Service
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 8, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Retail, Lilly Global Day of Service, eCommerce
Every year, thousands of Lilly employees volunteer at community-centered organizations worldwide for Lilly Global Day of Service. This year, the global pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Indianapolis, had over 500 employees volunteer at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana.
Goodwill NFP Connects with the Hispanic and Latino Community
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 4, 2024 5:43:48 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Community Partners, Nurse-Family Partnership, Mission Awareness, National Hispanic Heritage Month
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana recognizes and celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), a period to commemorate the contributions, histories and cultures of Latino and Hispanic Americans.