Correy Marshall met his wife, LaKeisha, after his grandmother stopped into the Goodwill retail store where she was working at the time.
“She approached me and said, ‘You look like you would be a good wife for my grandson,’” LaKeisha said.Goodwill Makes a Love Connection
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 14, 2019 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Retail
Meet Johnny Manson
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 5, 2019 7:00:00 AM / by Nathan Miller posted in Employment, Education, Criminal History, Retail, Mission Coaches
Success stories at Goodwill are more than a stamp of “this story is done.” Instead, they acknowledge that the individual reached their goals, overcame their challenges and launched into their next chapter. Johnny Manson is just such a success story. He demonstrated tremendous growth in education, employment and financial goals.
Meet Kamila Gulban
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 11, 2019 12:01:00 PM / by Taylor Hopkins posted in Employment, TalentSource, Education, Retail, Mission Coaches
Kamila Gulban is originally from Afghanistan. When she arrived in the United States nearly thirteen years ago, she struggled to find her place in this new world. Her inability to speak English, lack of a driver’s license and limited support system made it difficult to find employment. A family friend of Kamila’s was familiar with Goodwill and shared the mission along with the many resources that Goodwill provides its employees. This immediately caught her attention, and she applied for a job.
Employees earn more than a paycheck at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 21, 2018 7:00:00 AM / by Josh Kupke posted in Community Partners, Employment, TalentSource, Retail, Mission Coaches
Dequan Bennett is a great example of someone making huge strides toward reaching their goals after being given the right tools and support. He just celebrated one year as a Flooring Installer Apprentice at Jack Laurie Group, one of Goodwill’s employment partners. At Jack Laurie Group he is learning the finer points of floor installation — which tools to use, what detailing cuts for what measurements, and more. Dequan is also taking control of his finances using tools he learned from working with his Goodwill Guide.
Climbing the Career Ladder at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 23, 2018 6:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, TalentSource, Success Story, Education, Parents, Retail, Mission Coaches
Jasmine Bible was 17 years old when she got her first job as a cashier at Goodwill. She struggled with finding reliable transportation, stable housing and dependable child care for her son with special needs. Eager to advance her career, Jasmine took advantage of every opportunity available to her through Goodwill.
Peter Salathe tells his story
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 16, 2018 12:00:00 PM / by Peter Salathe, retail associate posted in Employment, Disability, Retail
My name is Peter Salathe and I work at a Goodwill store in Indianapolis.
Goodwill Hosts 700 Volunteers in One Day
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 2, 2018 3:05:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Goodwill Outlet, ClickGoodwill, Retail, Volunteers, Lilly Global Day of Service
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana recently hosted more than 700 volunteers from Eli Lilly and Company, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, for Lilly’s Global Day of Service. This initiative is one of the largest single-day volunteer programs of any global enterprise.
Twin Brothers with Cerebral Palsy Exemplify Leadership
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 5, 2018 7:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Retail, Mission Coaches
In 1991, twin brothers Troy and Garrett Wilson were born three months premature, weighing barely more than two pounds each. Troy jokes that he’s older — having arrived five minutes earlier.
From Goodwill Retail Associate to Excel Center Math Teacher
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 19, 2018 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Retail, Southern Indiana
Former Receptionist Earns a College Degree and a Promotion at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 7, 2018 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Success Story, Education, McClelland Scholarship, ClickGoodwill, Retail, Mission Coaches