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Columbus City Council and Aspyr Award $1.8M in CAREER 500 Grants to Strengthen Central Ohio’s Workforce 

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 3, 2025  Media Contacts: Jose Rodriguez, Columbus City Council,(614) 270-9121Andrew Campbell, Aspyr, (614) 559-5068  The program will uplift 500 Columbus residents into secure stable, wealth-buildingcareers by expanding existing, successful workforce development programs [COLUMBUS, Ohio] — CAREER 500 (Columbus Access to Resources for ExpandingEmployment Readiness) is a transformational partnership between … Continued

Nina’s Road to STNA Certification

January, 2025 For 10 years, Nina has worked in the childcare industry, caring for children with the same love and attention she gives her own 3-year-old daughter, Naya. Her commitment to others is what drives her, and she is motivated to find ways to better herself and her family. When Nina first heard about the … Continued

Goodwill Columbus Launches New Donation Loyalty Rewards Program 

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025  Contact: Audrey Adair, Irvin PR  [email protected], 614-570-0111  “Do Good” will allow members to unlock exclusive savings, giveaways, and member experiences with their donations (Columbus, Ohio) — Goodwill Columbus has launched a new loyalty rewards program, Do Good, incentivizing users who donate clothing and goods at any Goodwill … Continued

Xantha Ward: A Columbus Designer Championing Sustainable Fashion

January, 2025 Goodwill Columbus and Xantha Ward Partner to Showcase Thrifted Fashion  Xantha Ward is a Columbus-based designer known for her innovative garments crafted from sustainable materials. With over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, she has discovered her unique creative voice. As a lifelong fashion enthusiast, Xantha began designing before her teenage … Continued

Shanele earns STNA certification with Goodwill’s help

Shanele has worked at Columbus City Schools for eight years, but last summer, she was looking for supplemental income to better support her four children. That’s how she learned about Goodwill’s State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) program. “I had always wanted to be a nurse,” Shanele said. “But I had a baby at 18, so … Continued