Isaac has been a dedicated presence at the Goodwill Art Studio and Gallery four days a week for the past year and a half, initially learning about the program from his service coordinator and mother. For Isaac, the studio is far more than just a place to create; it’s a vital social outlet and a constructive way … Continued
For Gretchen, obtaining meaningful work meant securing a support system dedicated to helping her achieve the right fit. Her employment journey started when Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) referred her to Goodwill, and she was placed in a Community Work Experience at our North Hamilton location. Retail was a new world for Gretchen, but … Continued
At Goodwill Columbus, creativity and sustainability go hand in hand. Every donated item has the potential for a second life — to be reimagined, repurposed, and cherished again. Few people capture that spirit more beautifully than local designer Xantha Ward, whose journey began in the aisles of Goodwill and has since taken her work to … Continued
Amarion’s journey with Goodwill began, as so many good things do, with a friend. “I hadn’t seen him in a year and a half,” Amarion recalls of the day he was sitting on his porch and spotted a friend riding by. A quick wave turned into a conversation, and the friend, who was working at … Continued
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