Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

On June 1, 2013, Lakeisha was abusing drugs inside the bathroom of her home in Bowling Green when she had a vision that led to a turning point in her life. “My daughter was going to find me overdosed in the bathroom,” she said. “When I felt that, I immediately came out of the bathroom, I got to my knees and prayed to God. I was sweating and shaking. I really felt like I was about to go. I asked God, ‘If you let me wake up and see another day, and let me see my kids, you’ll never have to worry about me looking back.’” Since that day, Lakeisha has remained sober and rebuilt her life with help from Goodwill. She was hired at our Campbellsville Road store in 2016 and has accomplished her dream of opening her own eyelash business, Keisha Unique Eyes! “People look at you and don’t realize what you’ve been through,” she said. “I’ve been through so much, and I’m still standing. And I’m going to keep going because I have bigger dreams. I hope and pray my story helps others.” Read Lakeisha’s full story at GoodwillKY.org/Lakeisha! #MissionMonday

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to justice, equality, and peace. At Goodwill, we strive to follow Dr. King’s advice each day by asking ourselves, “What are you doing for others?” #MLKDay

We want to spotlight our Another Way team, which was hard at work this week in Louisville shoveling driveways for individuals who needed a helping hand. ❄️ Watch the Spectrum News segment below to learn more about Another Way and hear from program members who are rebuilding their lives with help from Goodwill!

Are you a Louisville-area organization or group in need of meeting space? You can reserve free conference rooms at our West Louisville Opportunity Center! View our meeting spaces, floor plans, and reservation guidelines, and request a room today by visiting https://lnkd.in/gjmV5zgM.

Eleven years ago, Aneica was sentenced to eight years in prison for drug charges. As a 12-time convicted felon, she had a hard time reintegrating into society – until she found her second chance at Goodwill. Within three years of being hired, Aneica was promoted to senior store manager. She also paid off the car she received through Goodwill, got a brand-new smile, and earned her peer support certification. “If it wasn’t for Goodwill, I wouldn’t be where I am now,” she said. “I owe it all to them. I owe Goodwill my life.” Read Aneica’s story at GoodwillKY.org/Aneica #MissionMonday

Did you know that we offer refurbished bicycles to help overcome transportation barriers? 🚲 Our Last Mile to Work program provides participants with a bicycle, helmet, bike lock, and safety vest. In 2024, the team built 411 bikes and had 323 placements. Visit https://lnkd.in/e_MYSZjh or call the Downtown Louisville Opportunity Center at (502) 259-0427 to learn more.

Did you know that in Kentucky, residents convicted of most misdemeanors and Class D felonies can get their records cleared if they’ve served their full sentence and go another five years without being convicted of another crime? Learn about the work we're doing to help get records expunged. ⬇️

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of our new Paducah store! We’d like to especially thank Paducah Mayor George P. Bray and Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sandra Wilson for making the event a success. Watch this news report from the grand opening to learn more about the store and its impact on the Paducah community: https://shorturl.at/DUOLA

If you’re in the Paducah area, make plans to join us tomorrow at 11 a.m. for the grand opening of our new Paducah store, located at 5480 Old Hwy 60, Paducah, KY 42001. Paducah Mayor George P. Bray and Sandra Wilson, President and CEO of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, will be on hand to help us celebrate. We look forward to seeing you there!

This year was another monumental one for us at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, highlighted by the opening of the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus and our West Louisville Opportunity Center, the largest mission-related investment in our 101-year history. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg listed the development as one of the most significant of 2024 ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Du0bX