At the end of July, Goodwill New Beginnings hosted its seventh annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. This event is designed to connect law enforcement, the Department of Corrections and the local community through an afternoon of friendly competition, sportsmanship and fun.

Most people recognize Goodwill as a thrift store, but did you know that Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is also a local not-for-profit? August 17th is National Nonprofit Day and it’s a perfect time to highlight Goodwill’s mission and the impact of that mission in the communities we serve.

At just 14 years old, Brithney Isidore arrived in the United States from Chile with her mother and sister, stepping into a new country, culture and language. When she enrolled at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, she spoke little English, often relying on Google Translate just to get through class. “It was hard for me to go through classes and just communicate in general,” she shared. But even then, Brithney refused to settle.

What started as bringing a single retail store to life more than a decade ago has evolved into a powerful, purpose-driven partnership. Sullivan Commercial, this year’s Goodwill: UNBOXED Title Sponsor, has been deeply connected to Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana for over 15 years – growing alongside the organization and supporting its mission in meaningful, multifaceted ways. 

A new academic term is right around the corner at The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s tuition-free high school for adults, and now is a great time to enroll and take the first step toward earning your high school diploma.

For over a decade, Matt Hacker has been a vital part of the Goodwill team, bringing with him not just industry expertise, but a genuine passion for people and mission-driven work. Recently, Matt achieved a significant milestone: earning his Registered Environmental Services Executive (RESE) certification through ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, an achievement that helps set the stage for Goodwill Commercial Services’s continued growth into new markets.

2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law that was designed to protect persons with disabilities from discrimination and ensure they have access to different areas of public life. One of those major areas is employment; before the ADA was signed into law in 1990, people with disabilities could be denied an opportunity to work.

The Goodwill Young Leaders Board recently wrapped up another successful Gather for Goodwill event. This year’s theme, All Star Games, brought together more than 200 community members and supporters for an evening filled with friendly competition, great food and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Lexi Mullins came across Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) through a chance phone call from a health care agency. Not exactly knowing what she was signing up for, but eager to please, she enrolled in the program.

Blog support by Noelle Gray and Glenda Nivar. Video below produced by Sam Stockman.