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!
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.
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.
Celebrating Black History Month with Steven Hedrick, The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 17, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Education, Leadership Spotlight
“Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor Black achievements. It means support of the advancement of the Black community,” said Steven Hedrick.
Couple Finds Love Connection at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 14, 2023 11:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Education, Valentines Day, Retail, Mission Coaches
In 2018, when Richard Ramsey enrolled at The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s high school for adults, he didn’t know that he was taking the first step toward meeting his future fiance.
Celebrating Black History Month with Shonda Russell, The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 7, 2023 4:00:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Education
Shonda Russell, MPA has worked at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana for nearly seven years. During her tenure, she has made contributions to both our mission and education divisions, including as an employment specialist at TalentSource and life coach at The Excel Center.
Opening “a million and one doors” with a High School Diploma
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 6, 2023 8:45:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center National Office
Byron Pillow Jr., 23, was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a teenager who struggled with multiple learning disabilities, school wasn't a priority for Pillow, despite having support from his family.