A Bit of a Homecoming

    [fa icon="calendar'] Mar 15, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Cook Medical Group posted in Community Partners, Goodwill Commercial Services, Mission Awareness

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    When you write an article about Riana Dozier, your hope is that you can accurately convey at least a small portion of the passion, positivity, and energy she exudes during the interview. (Somehow she makes algebra sound fun!) It almost feels like an injustice to only get to experience her personality through printed words.

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    Goodwill Achieves Clean Industry Management Standard Certification

    [fa icon="calendar'] Feb 18, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Goodwill Commercial Services, CIMS Certification

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    Goodwill’s Commercial Services division provides contract manufacturing, packaging and assembly services as well as full-service commercial landscaping and janitorial services. As part of our commitment to our customers, we’re always striving to meet the highest standards, which is why we’re proud to announce the newest addition to our toolkit: the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (GB) certification from ISSA, the worldwide cleaning association.

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    Creating Second Chances Through Local Partnerships

    [fa icon="calendar'] Nov 27, 2020 9:30:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, Success Story, Goodwill Commercial Services, Criminal History

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    When Hotel Tango contracted with Goodwill Commercial Services to label their signature bottles, and later to bottle hand sanitizer, it was the start of a great partnership. Because of the special shape of the bottles, it was difficult to get the labels in the correct position every time — until Willie Burroughs got involved.

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    Celebrating 10 Years of Employment at Goodwill

    [fa icon="calendar'] Oct 30, 2020 9:30:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, Goodwill Commercial Services, #NDEAM

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    This year, Derrick Powe celebrates 10 years of employment at Goodwill, beginning as a groundskeeper and now working as a janitor for Goodwill Commercial Services.

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    Leadership Spotlight — Trelles Evans

    [fa icon="calendar'] Oct 27, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, New Beginnings, Disability Services, Criminal History, Leadership Spotlight

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    Trelles Evans, Director of Mission Advancement for Reentry and Disability Services at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, discusses her role and the people served by the programs she oversees.

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    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

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    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. 

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    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

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    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. 

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    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

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    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

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    (Photos taken prior to  the onset of COVID-19)

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    Celebrating Essential Workers with Disabilities

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jul 26, 2020 8:00:00 AM / by Nicole Wiese posted in Employment, Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, Disability Services, Retail, #ADA30

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    Matt Easterday is a pillar of the Zionsville Kroger. Most of the regulars know him by name and are always appreciative of his expert bagging skills and positive attitude. 

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