Digital Inclusion Week is here, and at Goodwill Columbus, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the collective efforts to bridge the digital divide. This annual nationwide event, running under the theme: Community-Driven Digital Futures, reminds us all of the vital importance of digital equity. We believe that digital skills are the path to opportunity, … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2025 We are pleased to announce that Kevin Meier has joined Goodwill Columbus as our new Senior Vice President of Retail Growth Strategy and Operations. With over 25 years of mission-focused leadership, Kevin brings deep expertise in retail thrift operations, building high-performing teams, and using data-driven strategies to drive … Continued
Andrew came to Goodwill at a crossroads. After a long and successful career, a period of health and personal challenges left him without a job, and perhaps more devastatingly, without a sense of vocational purpose. He was also navigating the daily struggles of a functional neurological disorder, which caused anxiety and physical tremors. He knew … Continued
Jonathan became familiar with Goodwill when he applied for an entry-level IT role after being laid off from his decade-long career in fraud management. While he did not get a job offer, he ended up enrolling in an IT career pathway program that Goodwill offers. “I had taken an assessment as part of the application … Continued
Desree Baldwin, a single mother of four with two granddaughters on the way, was already an experienced driver when she sought an improved career pathway from Goodwill. She held a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and had driven school buses for Columbus City Schools for three years. Desiring to advance her career, Desree hoped … Continued