My Story: Doyle McGee
March 15, 2010 | 
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Prior to Goodwill®, I was an alcoholic in recovery. I had only been clean and sober for approximately two years. I was doing well from the physical perspective, but mentally, I had a long way in which to go. Alcoholism is more than picking up the bottle – it affects the mind, the body and the soul.
I was broke, homeless and suffering from very low self-esteem. The library became my best friend; it was there that I noticed a banner, which bore the name “Senior Community Service Employment Program.” I didn’t know exactly what that meant, but in smaller print below, I noticed the word “employment.”
I mustered up a bus ticket and made my way down to Goodwill Industries® of Central Indiana and was introduced to Albert Strader. Albert was my first point of contact during the Goodwill experience. Soon after orientation, Albert learned that I had computer skills, a good speaking voice and I was very much a people person.
Doyle McGee works as a community employment specialist for WorkOne East.
In March of 2007, Goodwill sent me to an on-site interview at WorkOne West, and 21 days later, I signed a contract to work as a volunteer in their customer service department. Goodwill offered services such as Dress for Success that helped me obtain the clothes necessary to be functional in an office environment. They also provided transportation.
On December 23, 2007, I was presented an offer of employment by the state of Indiana as an intermittent claims taker. Things went well, and in September of 2008, I was upgraded to a customer service representative.
In 2009, I was named Goodwill’s achiever of the year, and I was promoted and transferred to the WorkOne East office as a community employment specialist. I get the opportunity to set an example that is worthy for others to follow, and to give them a purpose and cause in life.
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What an inspiring story! I know you must feel a great sense of accomplishment and your helping others now says so much about your character.
Congratulations on being successfully employed. I am so glad that your training opportunity at your community service assignment through SCSEP helped move you toward your job. Thanks for sharing and providing hope to others who also struggle through various barriers!
Dear Doyle,
Thank you for sharing your amazing story. I am so happy that you found Goodwill and SCSEP. You are an inspiration for all who struggle with life’s challenges and dare to reach for their dreams. Best wishes to you.
Dear Doyle,
Your story really inspirits me, currently I was so despaired and feel total lost, don’t know if I have any strength to keep going my life.
Thank you for sharing your story, it’s going to help me a lot.
Best regards.
Dear Mr.Doyle. thank for your story it is great .It show how one can achieve any things in life if he or she is willing to work for it .Great job keep up the good work .Gary
Doyle,
What an inspiring story. It is people like you that remind us to keep reaching for our dreams and to never give up. You are truly an inspiration!
-Jessica
I would be honored to shake your hand.
Dear Mr. McGee,
You are an inspiration to all of us. Keep up the good work and enjoy your accomplishments.
- Rob