For years, Jeff’s resume looked a certain way. To an outside observer—and sometimes even to his wife—it looked like job hopping. But Jeff wasn’t running away from hard work, and he wasn’t lazy. He was just searching for something he couldn’t seem to find: meaning. “I was working jobs because I needed a job to … Continued
Goodwill Columbus was proud to hit the streets last weekend for the 2026 Stonewall Columbus Pride Parade! Celebrating love, inclusion, and community, our team marched side-by-side with our wonderful partners at the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County. To bring our mission to life, we got creative with our favorite resources—donations! Our team crafted a … Continued
Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel have officially announced that Ohio’s ninth annual In-Demand Jobs Week will take place from May 4–8, 2026. This week is a statewide celebration of Ohio’s fastest-growing industries, and this year’s theme, “Reach Your Full Potential,” strikes a chord with everything we do here at Goodwill Columbus. We … Continued
JPMorganChase Expands Investment in Ohio’s Workforce with New Philanthropic Investments Ohio’s growing sectors face a shortage of skilled workers; new funding will expand career pathways and advance a more coordinated workforce system April 7, 2026 (Columbus, Ohio) — JPMorganChase today announced new philanthropic funding in Ohio’s three most populous cities—Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati—to advance career pathways, … Continued
When Auburn came to Goodwill three years ago, she was a new mom looking for a stable place to rebuild her life. After her daughter was born, she was referred through the WIC program and interviewed for a position at the Goodwill store closest to where she lived. What she found when she walked through … Continued