Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

We’re excited to announce that our South Louisville Opportunity Center Manager Leonard Berrios-Fuqua was recently honored with the “Be a Hero” award by our partners at Derby City PrEP! This prestigious award celebrates inspirational community leaders in Louisville and is a testament to Leonard's dedication and hard work. Congratulations, Leonard! 👏

Because of Dillon’s justice-involved past, he couldn’t find reliable employment to rebuild his life. But that changed when he was introduced to the programs and services available at our South Louisville Opportunity Center. After completing our job-readiness training at the Center, he was hired at our 2nd Chance Outlet next door. Since then, he’s earned his forklift certification, a brand-new smile, has purchased a vehicle, and even earned his MIG Welding certification. He now makes $20 per hour as a welder! Read Dillon’s full story at GoodwillKY.org/Dillon. #MissionMonday

Please join us in welcoming Angie Travis, our new Director of Career Services for our East Region, to Goodwill! As a Director of Career Services, Travis will oversee career services operations at our Opportunity Centers in Somerset, Pikeville and Corbin. Read more about Angie and her new role here: https://shorturl.at/CGmvq

We are honored to be awarded the inaugural Community Visionary Award by Greater Louisville Inc. for our collaboration with Norton Healthcare in establishing the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus in West Louisville. Thank you, GLI, for acknowledging and highlighting this transformative project!

Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that encourages individuals to donate to organizations that positively impact their communities. At Goodwill, we help tens of thousands of Kentuckians each year who are facing poverty, homelessness, justice involvement, addiction and much more, like Joni, who came to Goodwill while residing in a sober living home. She now works as a Career Coach in Lexington. “I didn’t think there was any hope for me,” she said. “I had reached such a dark, scary and lonely spot. I didn’t think there was any getting out of it. But Goodwill gave me a second chance to be able to prove myself.” Watch Joni’s full story and support our mission by visiting GoodwillKY.org/Giving.

Congratulations to our Vice President of IT, Gauri Bhalerao, for being named to the 2024 list of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Louisville by Women We Admire!

Today, Goodwill welcomed Congressman Morgan McGarvey to tour our new Young Adult Opportunity Center! The Congressman was able to see firsthand the important work being done to connect our community’s youth with free education and employment resources. To learn more or see how you can get someone connected with available resources, visit thespotky.org. 

After serving 16 months in prison for drug trafficking, Michael was determined to turn his life around. His reentry journey led him to our Bowling Green Opportunity Center, where he found a support system that helped him rebuild his life. Now, he works as a plumber for Stewart Richey Contracting Group and earns $18 per hour. “Their support has been the world to me,” he said. “I know I can call them if I need something. They’ll help me figure it out. And that’s hard to find.” Read Michael’s full story at GoodwillKY.org/Michael. #MissionMonday

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Goodwill! 🦃 We are grateful every day for our employees, donors, customers, partners and many others who make our mission possible. Have a safe and joyful holiday!

We’re excited to welcome our new neighbor Stellar Snacks to West Louisville! They know firsthand that gratitude means giving back, and as part of Donor Appreciation Month, we want to thank them for helping us celebrate the holiday by providing snacks for the people we serve in our Opportunity Centers.