Celebrating Black History Month with Steven Hedrick, The Excel Center

    [fa icon="calendar'] Feb 17, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Education, Leadership Spotlight, Black History Month

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    “Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor Black achievements. It means support of the advancement of the Black community,” said Steven Hedrick. 

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    Couple Finds Love Connection at Goodwill

    [fa icon="calendar'] Feb 14, 2023 11:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Education, Valentines Day, Retail, Mission Coaches

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    In 2018, when Richard Ramsey enrolled at The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s high school for adults, he didn’t know that he was taking the first step toward meeting his future fiance. 

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    Indy Met Supports Student's Passion

    [fa icon="calendar'] Feb 10, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education

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    Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, a best-fit school for grades 9-12, not only supports students with barriers, but also places an emphasis on ensuring students enroll in college or enter into a career that offers a living wage post-graduation. To achieve this, the school often finds intuitive ways to support students’ career development. The certified nursing assistant (CNA) course offered through Indy Met is a perfect example.

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    Celebrating Black History Month with Shonda Russell, The Excel Center

    [fa icon="calendar'] Feb 7, 2023 4:00:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Education, Black History Month

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    Shonda Russell, MPA has worked at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana for nearly seven years. During her tenure, she has made contributions to both our mission and education divisions, including as an employment specialist at TalentSource and life coach at The Excel Center

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    Celebrating Black History Month with David Hollomon

    [fa icon="calendar'] Feb 3, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, New Beginnings, Black History Month

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    February is Black History Month, and Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is proud and excited to celebrate its Black and African American leaders, mission participants and students. David Hollomon is an incredible example of a Goodwill leader and has been for nearly two years.

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    Celebrating Black History Month with Shannon Brown

    [fa icon="calendar'] Feb 1, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Leadership Spotlight, Black History Month

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    February is Black History Month, and Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is proud and excited to celebrate its Black and African American leaders, mission participants and students. Shannon E.G. Brown is a shining example of a strong, inspiring leader who joined Goodwill Education Initiatives nearly three years ago.

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    Achieving Success through Perseverance

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jan 24, 2023 12:40:55 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Success Story, Goodwill Commercial Services, Education, Criminal History, Former Addiction, Mission Awareness

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    When Teresa Smith joined Goodwill Commercial Services in 2009, she was re-entering society and the workforce after a period of incarceration and a decade-long addiction to methamphetamine, which led to her losing custody of her son. Her history with the criminal justice system made it difficult to secure a job, but she approached the opportunity at Goodwill with a focus on improving her professional skills and rebuilding her life. 

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    Achieving Hard-Earned Goals with Goodwill Ignite

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jan 17, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Nurse-Family Partnership, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Ignite

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    In 2019, when Charity Watkins became pregnant with her daughter, she enrolled in Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership®, a maternal health program that pairs moms with registered nurses. As she participated in this program, Charity expressed her desire to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Her nurse referred her to Goodwill Ignite.

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    Ensuring Child Passenger Safety with Goodwill

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jan 10, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Noelle Gray posted in Community Partners, Nurse-Family Partnership, Mission Awareness

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    Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) pairs first-time parents with registered nurses who provide ongoing home visits and support to families. However, providing the very best start for children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years often requires support for both NFP Nurse and mother. Many essential resources available to our families and nurses are rooted in the work of the NFP Community Health Workers. 

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    Opening “a million and one doors” with a High School Diploma

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jan 6, 2023 8:45:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center National Office

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    Byron Pillow Jr., 23, was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a teenager who struggled with multiple learning disabilities, school wasn't a priority for Pillow, despite having support from his family. 

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