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Goodwill ADS Shines at Innovation Series Conference

Last Thursday, June 6, several individuals and staff from Goodwill ADS participated in the Innovation Series Conference, a collaborative event organized by Ohio Employment First and various state agencies. The conference explored how “Innovation Means Partnership,” and Goodwill ADS was proud to be a key contributor! Kurt Lofton, Goodwill ADS Services Coordinator, played an integral … Continued

June Artist of the Month: Brandon

Brandon has always been interested in art, starting at the young age of five.  “I was really intrigued by taking my coloring books, setting them aside, and trying to draw what was on the table,” Brandon explained. “I never colored in my coloring books. I wanted to mimic the drawings and put my own spin … Continued

Goodwill and Giant Eagle team up to help Megan take steps toward self-sufficiency

In preparation for graduating high school, Megan’s transition specialist connected her with Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), which is operated by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. The program is designed to help students garner basic skills to prepare for employment or post-secondary education. From there, Megan was referred to Goodwill Columbus for community work experience. She … Continued

Meet Cody!

Cody (she/hers) has been involved with Goodwill Columbus for many years in many capacities, but she is currently learning front desk skills at our Work & Community Services (WCS) facility. Goodwill’s WCS program empowers individuals with developmental and behavioral disabilities by offering adult day support, community-integrated work, and activity opportunities. “When I first came to … Continued

Chandalita is the AMP student of the year!

Not able to afford college, Chandalita was looking online for opportunities to enhance her life. That’s when she learned about the AMP program, designed to help out-of-school young adults enter a career pathway and attain long-term self-sufficiency. Once enrolled in the program, Chandalita was matched with a Goodwill career coach, Tierrany, and learned about Goodwill’s … Continued

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