A Second Chance at a Dream Career with Goodwill

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jul 14, 2018 7:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Success Story, ClickGoodwill, Retail

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    Brian Russelburg’s journey from a United States Post Office worker to Goodwill’s art appraiser wasn’t the most direct, but when it comes to your dream career, it’s better late than never.

    At the age of 5, when most children are still mastering the art of doodling, Brian was drawing cartoon characters. At 10 years old, he became enthralled with a magazine his father gave him that was filled with iconic images from World War II and ended up building his own dark room for developing photos. His talents took him to the Herron School of Art in 1975, but his direction soon changed.

    “The United States Postal Service offered me $11 an hour to come work for them, which was equivalent to $30 an hour today,” Brian said. “I was young and thinking about my future. It was an offer I couldn’t refuse.”

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    Life of a Goodwill Donation

    [fa icon="calendar'] Nov 20, 2017 7:00:00 PM / by GoodwillIndy posted in Vintage Vogue by GW, Goodwill Boutique, Goodwill Donation, Goodwill Outlet, ClickGoodwill, Retail

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    According to the Environmental Protection Agency, consumers are discarding more clothing and textiles than ever before, with 12 million tons ending up in landfills in 2012 alone. As responsible stewards of your donations, Goodwill strives to be  as  environmentally low impact as possible. We can assure you the smallest donations — even your unmatched socks — support Goodwill’s mission.

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    Disabled Hoosier Overcomes Challenges, Pays It Forward

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jun 26, 2017 6:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Education, McClelland Scholarship, ClickGoodwill, Retail, Mission Coaches

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    Born with cerebral palsy, Nathanial Gregory credits his successful high school experience in part to accommodations that were designed to help him overcome his educational barriers. Upon graduation, he enrolled in college – the first in his family to attend – and found himself in an unfamiliar academic setting with little knowledgeable guidance.

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    JASON ROBINSON | a Goodwill Employment Success story

    [fa icon="calendar'] Aug 23, 2016 12:00:00 PM / by Kate Johnson posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, ClickGoodwill, Retail, Mission Coaches

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