Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana proudly presents its 2023 Educators of the Year!
Congratulations to Our 2023 Educators of the Year!
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 2, 2023 2:30:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Mission Awareness, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Education
Dedicated Teacher Makes a Difference in the Classroom
[fa icon="calendar'] May 10, 2023 9:15:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, The Excel Center, Education, Retail, Southern Indiana, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education
Sarah Schwartz graduated from Indiana University Southeast in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in education and a concentration in math. There weren’t many positions available for math teachers near her home in southern Indiana, so she continued to work part-time in the IU Southeast math lab. She also got a second job at a Goodwill retail store to earn extra income.
Announcing Goodwill's 2023 Award Honorees...
[fa icon="calendar'] May 6, 2023 10:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Nurse-Family Partnership, Disability, TalentSource, Success Story, The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Goodwill Outlet, Criminal History, Parents, Retail, Former Addiction, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches, LGBTQ
Each year, Goodwill celebrates some of the most extraordinary Hoosiers we serve through a ceremony that honors recipients across seven award categories. Eligible nominees include employees, students, program participants and community partners. When you donate and shop at Goodwill, you're empowering people in your community, like those whose stories you can watch below, so thank you for your support. Together we're changing lives!
Every Day Is Earth Day at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 22, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Employment, Education, Goodwill Donation, Retail, Mission Awareness, Earth Day, Sustainability
For many, Earth Day is an annual reminder to invest in our planet. April 22 serves as a call to action to reflect on how we individually and collectively impact our environment and to focus on actions we might take to help strengthen our local communities and global climate.
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.
Goodwill Leaders Advocate for The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 4, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Sarah Thomas posted in The Excel Center, Education, The Excel Center National Office
Goodwill leaders from across the country recently visited Washington, D.C. to educate federal lawmakers on the effectiveness of The Excel Center, Goodwill’s one-of-a-kind high school for adults who wish to earn a high school diploma.
Keeping the Good Going: One Year Strategic Plan Update
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 17, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Sheila Dollaske posted in Education, Retail, mental health, Strategic Plan
Making Connections Through Music
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 13, 2023 2:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Retail, Mission Awareness
John Thompson was born with autism and didn’t learn to speak until he was eight years old.
The Children’s Learning Center Names New Assistant Director
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 7, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Education, Children's Learning Center
The Children’s Learning Center by Goodwill proudly announces April Mattingly as Assistant Director.
Your Impact: 2022 Goodwill Mission Outcomes
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 21, 2023 2:25:05 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Nurse-Family Partnership, Disability, Education, Foundation, Senior Community Service Employment Program
When you donate, shop and make financial gifts to Goodwill, you're changing the lives of thousands of the most vulnerable Hoosiers. We’re so thankful for supporters like you who are making an impact in central and southern Indiana. Together, we're changing lives. THANK YOU!