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## [Goodwill NFP Mom Rewrites Her Story](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/goodwill-nfp-mom-rewrites-her-story)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] May 12, 2024, 9:00:00 AM / by [Jenny Kakasuleff](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/jenny-kakasuleff) posted in [Nurse-Family Partnership](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/nurse-family-partnership), [Multi-gen impact](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/multi-gen-impact), [Goodwill Ignite](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/goodwill-ignite)

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After becoming pregnant as a teenager and leaving high school, NaShae Price enrolled in Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) for support. Pregnant with her first child, she was struggling to secure stable housing, transportation and a living wage job to help support her growing family. 

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## [Introducing Jennifer Heaston, Goodwill NFP Nurse of the Year](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/introducing-jennifer-heaston-goodwill-nfp-nurse-of-the-year)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] May 10, 2024, 3:00:00 PM / by [Noelle Gray](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/noelle-gray) posted in [Nurse-Family Partnership](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/nurse-family-partnership), [Mission Awareness](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/mission-awareness), [Nurses Week](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/nurses-week)

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Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) pairs registered nurses with expectant parents for ongoing visits aimed at supporting families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years.

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## [Goodwill NFP Celebrates Successful Parents](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/goodwill-nfp-celebrates-successful-parents)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] May 8, 2024, 3:00:00 PM / by [Noelle Gray](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/noelle-gray) posted in [Nurse-Family Partnership](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/nurse-family-partnership), [Nurses Week](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/nurses-week)

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Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) pairs first-time, expectant parents with a registered nurse for ongoing one-on-one visits aimed at supporting families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years. Nurses partner with families from their baby’s birth until the child turns two years old, helping them achieve healthy pregnancies and childhoods while uncovering their skills as parents.

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## [Celebrating Educator Appreciation Month: Spotlight on Katie Bustamante](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/celebrating-educator-appreciation-month-spotlight-on-katie-bustamente)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] May 7, 2024, 11:30:00 AM / by [Riley McCarthy](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/riley-mccarthy)

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May is Educator Appreciation Month, and to celebrate we are highlighting Katie Bustamante, the Vice President of Goodwill Education Initiatives and The Excel Center National Office. Katie is a shining example of an educator who not only taught students in the classroom but also became a community builder and impact maker through her role with The Excel Center®.  

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## [Empowering Families Through Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/empowering-families-through-goodwill-nurse-family-partnership)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] May 3, 2024, 9:23:27 AM / by [Jenny Kakasuleff](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/jenny-kakasuleff) posted in [Nurse-Family Partnership](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/nurse-family-partnership), [Parents](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/parents), [mental health](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/mental-health), [Mission Awareness](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/mission-awareness), [Multi-gen impact](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/multi-gen-impact)

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“When I was first diagnosed with unspecified psychosis, I didn’t want to believe it,” Michaelae Cotton said. “Many times…those with this diagnosis are described as ‘crazy.’ I was embarrassed and felt ashamed. It wasn’t until I found safe spaces that I began to embark on a journey of victory. My nurse came into my life at the perfect time.”

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## [Making the Most of a Second Chance](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/making-the-most-of-a-second-chance)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Apr 30, 2024, 3:15:57 PM / by [Noelle Gray](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/noelle-gray) posted in [Employment](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/employment), [New Beginnings](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/new-beginnings), [Mission Awareness](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/mission-awareness)

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For over 10 years, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana's New Beginnings program has helped previously incarcerated people reenter their communities successfully and positively impacted its participants' recidivism or the rate of returning to prison. Compared to Indiana’s recidivism rate of 34%, Goodwill New Beginnings participants maintain a recidivism rate under 10%.

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## [Chasing Dreams with The Excel Center](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/chasing-dreams-with-the-excel-center)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Apr 30, 2024, 3:00:00 PM / by [Noelle Gray](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/noelle-gray) posted in [Employment](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/employment), [The Excel Center](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/the-excel-center), [Education](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/education), [Goodwill Education](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/goodwill-education)

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After working different jobs at minimum wage, Allen Kessinger realized that he had a dream of becoming an Indianapolis police officer – but he needed a high school diploma to apply for a position and begin training. A Core 40 diploma would allow Allen to earn a family-sustaining income and grow in his career.

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## [Goodwill New Beginnings Celebrates Second Chance Month](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/goodwill-new-beginnings-celebrates-second-chance-month)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Apr 26, 2024, 3:00:00 PM / by [Noelle Gray](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/noelle-gray) posted in [New Beginnings](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/new-beginnings), [Criminal History](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/criminal-history), [Mission Awareness](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/mission-awareness)

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Since 2017, Second Chance Month has been observed in the United States to highlight the importance of supporting previously incarcerated people as they work to reenter their communities.

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## [A Path to Financial Empowerment at Goodwill](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/a-path-to-financial-empowerment-at-goodwill)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Apr 19, 2024, 10:30:00 AM / by [Sam Stockman](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/sam-stockman) posted in [Retail](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/retail), [Mission Awareness](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/mission-awareness), [Mission Coaches](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/mission-coaches), [Financial Literacy](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/financial-literacy)

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## [Empowering Seniors with the Goodwill Young Leaders Board](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/empowering-seniors-with-the-goodwill-young-leaders-board)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Apr 15, 2024, 3:00:00 PM / by [Cameray Vican](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/cameray-vican) posted in [Senior Community Service Employment Program](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/senior-community-service-employment-program), [Mission Awareness](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/mission-awareness)

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Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is proud to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month.  To elevate the importance of financial literacy and maintaining smart money management habits, we’re recognizing the Goodwill Young Leaders Board’s most recent volunteer initiative. 

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