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My Story: Sandra Campbell

Posted on May 10, 2022 (May 17, 2022) by Mary Speed

Sandra Campbell, came to Goodwill Industries of Kentucky (Louisville) seeking employment opportunities. Sandra was born with a disability, and she both lives with and supports her aging mother. Sandra has been successful helping her mother live independently by maintaining the basic chores of their home and maintaining a structured environment. Over time, however, Sandra has continued to strive for her own independence and financial stability and found she needed assistance to earn employment.

My Story: Charles Doddridge

Posted on May 6, 2022 (May 3, 2022) by [email protected]

Charles Doddridge is an older worker who can’t help but laugh when he talks about his past. He is not hesitant to share the mistake he’s made, and he is proud of the work he has done.

Lend Your Voice During Goodwill Week

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Katherine Michaud Smith

Your support helps us achieve our mission, not just during Goodwill Week — but every day of the year.

My Story: Calvin Kāʻaialiʻi Matthews

Posted on May 1, 2022 (May 3, 2022) by Mary Speed

Calvin worked throughout the pandemic as an Ofﬁce Assistant with MedQUEST, the State of Hawaii's medical coverage program for low-income adults and families, however, his wife lost employment due to COVID-19. During this time, their infant son required regular medical check-ups which was a concern especially during the ﬁrst year of COVID-19. Because of this, Calvin set a personal goal to complete his Google IT Certiﬁcate in order to gain more ﬂexible, well-paid and remote work in the IT ﬁeld.

Biden Administration Releases Equity Action Plans

Posted on April 28, 2022 by [email protected]

On his first day in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government which directed the Federal Government to advance an ambitious whole-of-government equity agenda. As a result, over 90 federal agencies across the federal government, including all Cabinet-level agencies as well as over 50 independent agencies, recently released Equity Action Plans which outline steps being taken to improve equity and racial justice.

RETHINKING OUR PRIORITIES: EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY

Posted on April 23, 2022 (March 29, 2024) by Jenna Pfueller

Unless you’ve been under a rock for a year, you’ve probably noticed everything is getting expensive these days. We’re all paying more for food, gas, rent, utilities– inflation is rearing its ugly head again and hitting us where it hurts. The one good thing about these tight times is that it often makes us rethink our priorities.

Why Sustainable Shopping Should Include Repairs

Posted on April 22, 2022 (March 29, 2024) by Mary Speed

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means for something to be “new.” The most frequent way we hear about it in terms of clothing is something that’s “new with tags.” What I’ve learned from my years of thrifting is that you can find things still new with tags at second-hand stores like Goodwill®.

HOW SHOPPING AT GOODWILL CAN HELP YOU DO YOUR PART FOR THE PLANET

Posted on April 21, 2022 (March 29, 2024) by Felicia Czochanski

Municipal solid waste landfills, aka landfills that accept household trash, are the third-largest source of human-related methane emissions in the United States. In 2019, the United States alone accounted for more than 15% of these emissions – which have been proven to have a detrimental impact on warming temperatures across the globe. This Earth Week, it’s important to understand the truth in these statements, which can sometimes start to feel blanketed instead of something that directly influences our everyday lives. It’s also important to re-learn, or for many, learn for the first time how you can incorporate the ‘3 Rs’ reducing, reusing, and recycling, into your life in a way that benefits both you and the environment.

Bric Brac, Vinyl Records, and Gaming Systems…Oh My! Goodwill of KYOWVA Recycles More Than Your Typical Materials

Posted on April 21, 2022 (April 20, 2022) by [email protected]

When you set foot into the Recycling Center, located at Goodwill KYOWVA’s location on Virginia Avenue in Huntington, you are met with a bustling warehouse. All hands are on deck as employees sort through items, separate them into categories, compress items into smaller bales, and ship them out to various locations.

Biden Marks April as Second Chance Month

Posted on April 21, 2022 (April 20, 2022) by [email protected]

The American workforce is experiencing a period of unprecedented disruption where many employers struggle to find qualified workers to fill over 11 million job openings. But for many jobseekers with a criminal background, particularly those reentering the workforce after incarceration, finding employment can be a daunting hurdle to overcome. President Joe Biden recently issued a proclamation marking April as Second Chance Month, a time to raise awareness of the challenges facing people that have been involved in the criminal justice system and to spotlight the important work being done by community-based organizations like Goodwill® to empower these individuals to achieve career and life success.

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