August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a time to celebrate and support families on their journey to feed their babies. Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (Goodwill NFP) a program that pairs first-time, expectant parents experiencing economic barriers with a registered nurse, walks alongside families to help them reach their personal goals. Every family is unique, and Goodwill NFP honors a core belief: clients know themselves and their hearts best. The decision to breastfeed is always the mother’s choice, and when a mom chooses to nurse, her Goodwill NFP nurse is right there to support her.

For many students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, a free public school for students in grades 9-12, the world often feels defined by the height of city buildings and the rhythm of busy streets. However, thanks to a special afterschool program called Reach for Nature, those horizons are expanding. As part of Goodwill Central and Southern Indiana and the Goodwill Legacy Group, this Indy Met program offers more than just a break from the classroom. It offers a bridge to a world of wonder that many urban youth rarely get to cross.

Most people recognize Goodwill as a thrift store, but did you know that Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is also a local not-for-profit? August 17th is National Nonprofit Day and it’s a perfect time to highlight Goodwill’s mission and the impact of that mission in the communities we serve.

At Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, our mission is to empower people to increase their independence and reach their potential through education, health, and employment. We not only strive to do this with Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) parents or students of The Excel Center® – but also much of our mission supports employees within our organization.