by kathyfriend | Aug 23, 2016 | Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Goodwill Second Chance, Goodwill Success Story, Goodwill superstars, Workforce Development
For as long as we all can remember we’ve dreamed about what we would do “when we grew up”. This month’s Goodwill Success Story Spotlight has also been dreaming about this notion since she was a young girl. Her dreams were a little different than most of ours. She...
by kathyfriend | Jan 16, 2015 | Beyond Jobs, Goodwill superstars, Success Story
In August 2013, Patricia was at a job fair at the Career Center when she first heard about the Beyond Jobs program. Funded by a grant from the Walmart Foundation, Beyond Jobs helps women find and keep good paying jobs. This is accomplished through individualized...
by kathyfriend | Jul 29, 2014 | Goodwill superstars, Goodwill Violence Intervention Program, Success Story
A gang lifestyle. Convicted of a crime. Serving time at the Juvenile Justice Center. High school drop out. Ready to make a change. This was Roberto’s reality in February, 2014. Isaac Hunt of Goodwill Industries of Michiana began working with Roberto. One of...
by kathyfriend | Jun 6, 2011 | Clothing, Crafting, Goodwill superstars, Green fashion, Kathy Friend
I hope my previous post inspired you to NEVER EVER wear Mom-jeans again! Remember, I said don’t WEAR them...not don’t purchase them from Goodwill and turn something frumpy into something fabulous! Meet Liz. You might recognize her from her debut on...
