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My Goodwill Story – Annalessy

Technician in safety glasses beside a dark blue car with the hood up in a workshop.

It’s that time of year when we start thinking about the future: what we want to accomplish, who we want to be and where we want to go. For Annalessya, that future is now full of new possibilities.

How to Use Keywords on Your Résumé (and Why It Matters in 2026)

Resumes scattered on a wooden desk with a pen, glasses, and a small plant.

If you’re searching for a new job in 2026, one of the smartest updates you can make to your résumé is also one of the simplest: using the right keywords.

How a Trip to Goodwill Can Help You Shed the Year of the Snake and Gallop into the Year of the Horse

Person wearing a white cap carries a large box beside a Goodwill donation center.

Another year has almost wrapped up — and while many of us are lucky to live these unique and wonderful lives, we may also want to leave behind what no longer serves us so we can make room for more happy memories in a new year.

My Goodwill Story – Ti’ant

Smiling man stands in a community center, holding open a black-and-white plaid jacket over a black polo.

It’s so exciting when you find the perfect gift for someone during the holidays. You feel like you can show someone how much you care about them and see the joy it brings them in return. As new things get added to our lives, remember that donating things you no longer need to Goodwill can become an even bigger gift for those in need. That was the case for Ti’ant. He was looking for support in paying his bills and finding housing after involvement with the legal system. Thankfully, a friend referred him to Goodwill Kentucky (Louisville).

Getting Crafty for the Holidays — Out with the Old, in With the New

Two decorative socks with bead-embellished letters B and G on a beige chair with a green pillow nearby.

As the end of the year approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holidays kicks into full gear, don’t forget to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful milestones and moments that occurred in the past twelve months.

Finding a Job with a Criminal Background

Three volunteers in safety vests standing behind open cardboard boxes filled with clothing in a warehouse.

As our last segment examining the McKinsey American Opportunity Survey findings, this post will look at the employment challenges facing individuals who were formerly incarcerated. If you’d like to learn more, continue reading.

How Secondhand Sunday Can Transform Your Holiday Planning

Hand arranging felt Christmas trees on a decorative tray in a cozy living room

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is here! Sometimes that holiday stress can mean taking time away from loved ones to shop sales at retail stores that kick off all throughout the holidays. But it doesn’t need to be that way. What if there was another way to shop that could be more meaningful- more affordable and sustainable?

My Goodwill Story – Elijah

A person wearing glasses operates a red heat-press mounted on a table, positioning fabric for a transfer in a small workshop.

Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Native peoples across the country. It’s also a moment to recognize the strength and resilience that define so many Native stories, like Elijah’s.

Growing Your Education, Skills and Experience

Young woman in an orange jacket and cap uses a handheld barcode scanner at an industrial workstation.

This blog is part four of our look at the “American Opportunity Survey”. In this post, we cover the reasons why the “skills gap” is detrimental to young individuals entering the workforce and discusses what can be done in response by today’s youth. If you’re interested in learning more, keep reading.

Host A Friendsgiving To Remember With Cute DIY Autumnal Candlemaking

Orange flower-shaped candle holder with a white candle inside, held by a hand among green tropical leaves.

Thanksgiving might be all about the food, but Friendsgiving is the perfect time to catch up with friends. Popular enough to become its own (unofficial) holiday, Friendsgiving kicks off the holiday season as friends, new and old, gather together over delicious food while reminiscing on memories together.

My Goodwill Story – Abbi

Smiling service member in dress uniform with folded cap, posed in front of the U.S. flag.

Veterans Day is a time to honor the courage, sacrifice and service of those who have worn a uniform of the U.S. military. It’s also a moment to reflect on the paths that lead individuals to serve as well. Paths that are often shaped by resilience, community and a desire to make a difference. For Abbi, her journey to enlisting in the Air Force began not with certainty, but with struggle.

My Goodwill Story – Dajhaun

Man in a black hoodie holds keys in one hand and documents in the other indoors.

When Dajhaun first walked through the doors of Goodwill Industries of Kentucky (Louisville), he wasn’t sure where life was headed. He joined Young Adult Opportunity Campus’s “The Spot” program with questions about his future and doubts about his own potential. But what he found there was more than just a program, it was a community that believed in him before he fully believed in himself.