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
The new retail location will be 13,000 sqft, making it Goodwill Columbus’s largest retail location to date (Columbus, Ohio) — Goodwill Columbus will open its first Westerville store this Spring. The retail-only location will take over the former Big Lots building at 60 E Schrock Rd, totaling over 13,000 sqft, making it Goodwill Columbus’s largest … Continued
Toni learned about Goodwill’s digital skills program while at the library looking for resources. A part-time employee at the airport, Toni’s goal was to find a distraction from grieving the loss of her two sisters. Toni started her digital adventure with the Digital Skills Hub class taught by Goodwill Career Facilitator Mindy Spencer. “Mindy … Continued
When Maurice first came to Goodwill Columbus, he was facing a daunting set of hurdles. As an individual who is profoundly deaf and navigating the complexities of a past legal record, he found his livelihood threatened when he could no longer work as a delivery driver. He turned to Goodwill’s career services for a fresh … Continued
For over a decade, Andrea has flourished at Goodwill Columbus, a place she describes as a “second home” defined by its close-knit family feel. These strong connections power her busy schedule as she balances creative work in the Art Studio with community-based activities. Two days a week, Andrea can be found in the Studio, where … Continued