Success at Goodwill is often a team effort. When Tiffany began her vocational evaluation, her goal was clear: find her first paying job—one that utilized her strengths and interests and kept her moving. Through a collaborative effort between her Service Coordinator, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and Goodwill Career Coach Hollie, Tiffany completed a … Continued
Goodwill Columbus is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest retail store, now open in Westerville. Located at 60 E. Schrock Rd., this expansive 13,000-square-foot space marks an exciting milestone in our growth and commitment to serving Central Ohio. A New Chapter in Westerville On March 26, we officially opened our first Westerville … Continued
A Night To Remember This February, the Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF), hosted a Father–Daughter Dance for fathers participating in its reentry program. It was a night centered on connection. Daughters arrived early for hair and nail services. There was a red carpet, dinner, music, and dancing. Each daughter was announced as she … Continued
Every Friday, the Goodwill Art Studio has been a little brighter thanks to Ella Mae. A dedicated artist who finds inspiration “straight from her head,” Ella Mae has become a staple of our creative community. Ella Mae has a very specific artistic vision. While an observer might see a beautiful arrangement of abstract geometry and … 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