Last year was a big year for Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana as we educated, employed and served more individuals than ever before. Since launching our new Strategic Plan two years ago, we’ve made significant progress on our objectives and goals.
Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Mission Growth
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 26, 2024 1:32:26 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, Nurse-Family Partnership, The Excel Center, Education, Foundation, Retail, mental health, Multi-gen impact, Strategic Plan, Goodwill Education, DEI
Goodwill Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 3, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Community Partners, Disability, #NDEAM, AbilityOne
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a period to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities. Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, a proud employer of more than 1,600 people with disabilities, considers NDEAM a perfect opportunity to share our employees’ stories and distribute disability resources.
New Facility Brings New Opportunities
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 11, 2023 11:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, The Excel Center, Goodwill Commercial Services, Education, Language Barrier, Mission Awareness, 38thandSheridan
In May 2022, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and Cook Medical officially opened our new manufacturing facility built in partnership with the northeast Indianapolis community. The goal was to bring opportunities in education, health and employment to a community that experiences high poverty, high unemployment and limited opportunities due to corporate desertion in the preceding decades.
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
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.
Turkey Giveaway on Indy’s East Side
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 23, 2022 9:15:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Community Partners, Goodwill Commercial Services, Mission Awareness
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana partnered with local organizations across Indianapolis to host two drive-thru turkey giveaway events on the near and far east side of the city this past November.
Partnerships Make a Difference at The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 4, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Community Partners, The Excel Center, Education
Building Sustainable Communities
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 26, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, Goodwill Commercial Services, 38thandSheridan
It’s been two years since Pete Yonkman, CEO of Cook Medical, a medical device manufacturing company based in Bloomington, Indiana, approached Goodwill’s leadership about partnering on a unique project. Those conversations came on the heels of the murder of George Floyd and pandemic-related racial disparities and included questions about social justice and the role we play as employers in helping to strengthen our communities.
Supporting Communities Through Strong Partnerships
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 6, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, TalentSource, The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness
In summer 2019, Goodwill’s Excel Center partnered with Tom Wood and Ford Motor Company to implement an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification program at our Shadeland and University Heights locations. Tom Woods’ sponsorship of The Excel Center provides students with access to the curriculum at no cost; in return, Tom Wood has access to a pipeline of qualified service technicians—each with a path to a well-paying career.
Economic Impact of New Manufacturing Site Estimated at $25.9 Million
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 4, 2022 10:51:36 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, Goodwill Commercial Services
Indiana University’s Public Policy Institute (PPI) estimates that the new medical device manufacturing facility at 38th and Sheridan in Indianapolis, built in partnership with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and Cook Medical, will have an estimated economic impact of $25.9 million.
Old National Bank Foundation Brings Opportunity with $50,000 Grant
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 27, 2022 10:19:27 AM / by Nick Ison posted in Community Partners, Goodwill Commercial Services, Goodwill Donor
Every day, Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana empowers thousands of Hoosiers with
health, education and employment opportunities. For example, over 7,000 people have
graduated from our high schools since 2009. But this life-changing work simply would not be
possible without the support and collaboration of community partners.