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UPDATES FROM RYAN
Hello Team Goodwill Columbus,
Welcome to summer!
June is already off to a fast start. Last week, we held our Annual Meeting with the Board of Directors, who approved a new slate of officers. We’re incredibly fortunate to have a Board that both challenges and supports us in meaningful ways. We’re excited to welcome Jeff Girard, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at DSW, as our new Board Chair.
At the meeting, we also celebrated a remarkable milestone—five Goodwill employees who are each celebrating 30 years with the organization. We’ll be highlighting their stories later this year, so stay tuned for more about these incredible individuals.
That same day, we hosted our Management Meeting, bringing together leaders from across the organization. Our agenda focused on mental health, a topic we’re committed to year-round. May was Mental Health Awareness Month and June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to explore the resources and benefits available to Goodwill employees—you will find these resources on the Benefits tab of our intranet GWCconnects.
Looking ahead:
- Father’s Day is June 15 – don’t forget to take advantage of your 50% employee discount to find a great gift for the dads in your life!
- Our administrative offices will be closed on June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom. At Goodwill Columbus, our mission is to help individuals find their own pathway to independence in many ways. The spirit of Juneteenth aligns deeply with our work, reminding us why opportunity and empowerment matter so much in everything we do.
Let’s have a great month! I appreciate what you do every day.
Ryan
Leading the Goodwill Way Training
Leading the Goodwill Way is a training rooted in the Goodwill Columbus Mission, Vision, and ICARE Values.
Are you a supervisor, or manager? A director or an executive? Give a person on your team an opportunity to learn more about Leading the Goodwill Way!
Recommend that person for our one-day Leading the Goodwill Way Training for new supervisors, that happens the last Wednesday of each month.
Go to the Dayforce HUB and look for the headline “Recognize Talent and Good Work,” or email Victor Johnson at [email protected] for more information.
BENEFITS: Make the most of Sidecar Health
We are excited to offer this new insurance program that offers first dollar coverage for office visits and prescriptions.
Please login to Dayforce to complete the very short training video series so that you can make the most of Sidecar Health.
Benefit Information Sessions – Get the answers to your questions!
| Site Location | Address | Info Session date | Time |
| Brice Road Learning Center | 2675 Brice Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43232 | July 1 August 5 Spetember 2 | 12:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Grove City Learning Center | 4178 Buckeye Parkway, Grove City 43123 | July 8 August 12 September 9 | 12:30pm – 3:30pm |
| WCS | 6633 Doubletree Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43229 | July 15 August 19 September 16 | 12:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Clintonville | 5300 N. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43214 | July 22 August 16 September 28 | 1:30pm – 4:00pm |
Additional Resources:
- Sidecar Health June Newsletter
- Sidecar Health/Goodwill Benefits Presentation (video)
- Benefits FAQ 2025 Updated 11/13
- 2025 Benefits Guide (video)
- 2025 Benefits Guide
ICARE AWARDS ROUNDUP!
Each month we are celebrating members of the Goodwill Columbus team for their participation in the ICARE Awards. The May “See Something, Say Something” winners nominated multiple coworkers for an ICARE Award!
***Please check your email to claim your gift card!***
MAY “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING” $25 GIFT CARD WINNERS
- Geral Panday
- Shawn McCloud
- Evan Garver
MAY ICARE NOMINEES – $25 GIFT CARD WINNERS
The following Goodwill Columbus employees were nominated for ICARE Awards in May!
Shantale Ayers
Brigid Stump
Kingswell Opuni
Merzedes Edwards
Cayla Broady
Nia Bain
Calvin Franklin
Deanna Sullivan
Morgaine Armstrong
Miki Adams
Star Hagg
Houston Runyon
Check out a few quotes describing some of our May ICARE nominees below!
Collaboration: “Brigid planned a fun filled activity for everyone at ADS West. Thanks Brig for the great activity!” Connie Butler on Brigid Stump
Collaboration: “Jumping in to help artists to express themselves and finding alternative ways to get results. Respects the individuals and is building great rapport.” AJ Ruffin on Christine Mwongera
Integrity: “Shows up and gives everyday his ALL, no complaints no questions just gets the job done, great friendship with OSU staff and coworkers.” Misty Sowers on Tommy Newsin
*Participation is quick and easy! Please see the ICARE Awards section below for more information.*
ICARE Awards: Company-Wide Appreciation & Recognition Program
How it works:
- Step 1 – “See Something, Say Something”
- Notice a co-worker demonstrating an ICARE value? Recognize them with an ICARE Award card that highlights their accomplishment and give them an ICARE pin!
- Step 2 – Scan the ICARE Award QR Code for a chance to win prizes!
- By scanning the QR code and logging your nominee’s information, they are eligible to win prizes that will be distributed monthly!
Have you heard about our Employee Referral Program?
Refer a great candidate to our team and earn up to $250! For more information email Peggy Wible at [email protected].
MANAGER SPOTLIGHT
Jenni Diodato – Quality Pilot Program Manager, ADS
Meet Jenni! Jenni has been with Goodwill Columbus for 15 years and is currently the Quality Pilot Program Manager for our Adult Day Services team. And starting in July she will be the Compliance Administrator!
Jenni first interned with Goodwill during college, then began her career as an activity specialist in Supported Recreation and held several positions in Residential Services before joining our ADS team. For many years Jenni had the privilege of working directly with individuals and seeing them develop new relationships and grow into their independence.
She’s been fortunate to experience many life changing events in their lives, which has forever impacted hers. Jenni looks forward to her new role as a Compliance Administrator and how she can help provide support to improve quality of services.
Congratulations, Jenni!
BIRTHDAYS
PROMOTIONS
ANNIVERSARIES
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECENT PROMOTION
David Charles, Supervisor, Janitorial III, Custodial
Jason Royce, Supervisor, Janitorial II, Custodial
Richard Rife, Assistant Store Lead, Retail
Sylvia Horton, Manager, Community Integration I, ADS
Andrea Crawford, Coordinator, Human Resources
Crystal Lelux, Supervisor, Retail
Elijah Clark, Janitorial Support Supervisor, Custodial
Isatou Conteh, Security Officer, Security
Michele Jones, Security Officer, Security
Amy Anders, Supervisor, Retail
Looking for custom apparel for your team??
Email [email protected] or visit our Employee Store (password: goodwill) for polos, t-shirts, hats, and more!
Mental Health Resources
988 is a 24/7 number you can call or text if you are experiencing:
-A mental health crisis
-Thoughts of suicide
-Problems with substance use
-Emotional stress
To chat online, visit 988Lifeline.org.
DAYFORCE
Let’s make sure Human Resources has your correct information!
Email [email protected] to let us know you’ve updated your information!
MEN’S HEALTH MONTH
June
June is Men’s Mental Health Month – a time to break the silence around men’s mental health.
Learn more about how you can spread awareness and advocate for men’s mental health below!
Father’s Day
June 15
We hope you have a safe and wonderful Father’s Day!
Don’t forget to use your 50% employee discount to thrift a special gift for the father figure in your life!
JUNETEENTH
June 19
Our administrative office will be closed on June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom.
To learn more about Juneteenth, click below:
Who We Are & What We Believe
WELLNESS
There is a new way to access your benefit information! Click here or scan the QR code below to access:
Good Vibes makeover coming soon! 👀