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
This past weekend, our Adult Day Services groups enjoyed a truly special outing to Columbus’s annual Jazz & Ribs Festival, all thanks to the incredible generosity of a former Goodwill employee, David. For five years, David was a valued part of our team, and even after moving on, the impact Goodwill had on him stayed. … Continued
Christopher Cole, a prolific artist who proudly declares himself the “King of the Arts,” has cultivated his vibrant talent for many years, significantly supported by the Goodwill Art Studio & Gallery. Christopher’s journey as an artist began in childhood, where he discovered a passion for painting and sculpting with clay, a love that continues to … Continued