Corey Starks joined Goodwill Commercial Services nearly 11 years ago as a janitor, and within his first year of employment, he was promoted to backup Team Lead. Due to his success in this role, he secured a floater position that required him to learn many new job responsibilities.
Achieving Independence Through Employment
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 21, 2020 12:00:00 PM / by Justin DeGuzman posted in Employment, Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, #NDEAM, AbilityOne
Halloween Decorations Without the Spooky Cost
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 20, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by Stephenie Snow posted in DIY, Halloween, DIY, Fall Decor
Halloween inspired wreaths and centerpieces are a fun and easy way to decorate and be ready for whatever tricks or treats the night brings, but buying them at a big box store can get expensive.
Building Confidence Through Employment
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 14, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by Justin DeGuzman posted in Employment, Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, #NDEAM
When Shannon Parks joined Goodwill’s janitorial team 15 years ago, her primary responsibility was cleaning restrooms. Due to a learning disability, her reading and comprehension skills were at a third grade level, limiting her ability to advance in her employment.
Goodwill Uses Innovative Approach to Education
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 9, 2020 9:45:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education
October is National Dropout Prevention Month. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 12% of Hoosier working age adults lack a high school diploma. The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s free high school for adults, is working to decrease that rate by allowing adult students the opportunity to pick up where they left off in school, providing support and resources to meet their goals.
Adapting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 2, 2020 11:30:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Goodwill Commercial Services, COVID-19, National Custodian Day
Chasing Goals and Achieving Excellence
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 1, 2020 12:15:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, The Excel Center, Goodwill Commercial Services, Education, #NDEAM
(Photos taken prior to the onset of COVID-19)
Senior Employment Changes Lives
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 25, 2020 9:30:00 AM / by Josh Kupke posted in Success Story, Senior Community Service Employment Program
What does a program like the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) mean for its participants? For James Maxey (“Maxey”), it means having less stress about money.
Making a Difference in Infant Mortality
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 22, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by Jayme D. Allen, M.D. posted in Nurse-Family Partnership
Traditionally, September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Infant mortality is defined as the death of a baby before their first birthday, while the infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births. Indiana has one of the highest infant mortality rates, ranking 47th among all states. For this reason, Governor Holcomb set the goal to be the “best in the Midwest” for this measure by 2024.
The Children’s Learning Center by Goodwill Receives a COVID-19 Grant
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 17, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Children's Learning Center, Parents, Southern Indiana
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is excited to announce the receipt of a $40,000 grant from Early Learning Indiana’s Come Back Stronger Fund, supported by Lilly Endowment, which was created to reinforce Indiana’s supply of high-quality early learning opportunities, especially for the state’s most vulnerable children.
Goodwill Guides Program Helps Participants Navigate Homebuying Process
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 8, 2020 2:33:46 PM / by Eddie Rickenbach posted in Success Story, Mission Coaches