Matt Carter, Vice President of Destination Development and Executive Director of Music Crossroads at Visit Indy, and treasurer of the Goodwill Foundation of Central & Southern Indiana, discusses why multiple generations of his family have supported Goodwill.
Donor Spotlight | Meet Matt Carter
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 9, 2018 6:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Foundation, Goodwill Donation, Goodwill Donor
Goodwill-Community Health East Partnership Educates, Employs
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 15, 2017 7:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, TalentSource, The Excel Center
Goodwill-Community Health East Partnership Educates, Employs
For several years, Goodwill has hosted tours for community and business leaders interested in
learning more about our programs and services. In 2015, Community Health Network brought a group to participate, which yielded a mutually beneficial relationship characterized by employment, education and training for individuals interested in a pharmacy technician career.
Good Turn for Goodwill since 1950s
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 10, 2017 1:56:12 PM / by GoodwillIndy posted in Community Partners
Halloween Costume Co-Chairs Top Tips for Costume Shopping at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 28, 2017 8:00:00 AM / by GoodwillIndy posted in Community Partners, Retail
Most people don’t dream up their Halloween costumes in February. Then again, most people aren’t among the 100 volunteers of the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Guild, planning the country’s oldest haunted house — and the museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
Employer Partner provides opportunities through internships
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 18, 2017 7:00:00 AM / by David Dalton posted in Community Partners, Employment, TalentSource, Success Story, The Excel Center
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana developed work-based learning opportunities for employers that are seeking new talent pools for their company, and to serve Hoosier workers in need of critical, hands-on training opportunities. For minimal cost, employer partners receive the benefit of added labor, and the ability to preview before hiring as they work toward building a talented pool of skilled employees.
New Opportunities for Ex-Offenders with New Beginnings
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 29, 2017 7:30:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, TalentSource, Success Story, Goodwill Commercial Services, New Beginnings, Criminal History
A Senior finds a new path and renewed hope
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 18, 2017 6:30:00 PM / by Scott Crabb posted in Community Partners, Employment, Success Story, Senior Community Service Employment Program
Wanda Moran’s story does not have a great beginning. She found herself in a terrible situation, and she didn’t have much hope to improve.
Independence Through Employment at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 28, 2017 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, Disability, Success Story, Disability Services
Chrissy Wilkins was referred to Goodwill by Indiana's Vocational Rehabilitation Services program last year. She was born with Down syndrome and has worked for New Hope Services in Jeffersonville since graduating from high school in 1994. Chrissy was already taking swimming and art classes at the Clark County YMCA when she expressed an interest in taking on a housekeeping role there.
A Second Chance for Career Success with New Beginnings
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 26, 2017 6:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, TalentSource, Success Story, Goodwill Commercial Services, New Beginnings, Criminal History
A graduate of The Excel Center aimed for a career to be proud of
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 24, 2017 7:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Community Partners, Employment, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education
Denise Floyd enrolled at The Excel Center when she was nearly 30 years old. She had previously left high school after falling behind in her classes. Denise supported her family working various odd jobs, but she wanted a career.