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
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
For Rhonda, Goodwill isn’t just a workplace. It’s a community. Sixteen years ago, she walked through the doors looking for a job. Today, she’s a leader who has touched many lives. In 2009, her siblings encouraged her to apply. Her factory job had just closed, and she wanted work that felt meaningful and close to … Continued
Isaac has been a dedicated presence at the Goodwill Art Studio and Gallery four days a week for the past year and a half, initially learning about the program from his service coordinator and mother. For Isaac, the studio is far more than just a place to create; it’s a vital social outlet and a constructive way … Continued
At Goodwill Columbus, creativity and sustainability go hand in hand. Every donated item has the potential for a second life — to be reimagined, repurposed, and cherished again. Few people capture that spirit more beautifully than local designer Xantha Ward, whose journey began in the aisles of Goodwill and has since taken her work to … Continued