After several years of borrowing a car from friends or asking coworkers and family members for rides, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Team Member Cindy Bates now has her own set of wheels. Bates, a Hard Goods Processor, at Goodwill’s Fayetteville store location, was selected as...
As we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering support of our community. Whether you donate clothing and home goods, shop in our stores and Outlets or make a monetary donation to Goodwill, your generosity creates...
Michael Nedreski, 28, a resident of Goodlettsville, Tenn., endured significant mental health challenges following the unexpected passing of his 29-year-old sister last year. Then working as a custom glass installer, his struggles led to his resignation. Despite his ordeal, Michael diligently sought new employment, eventually...
In April 2023, Nashville native Narayan Rabindranath walked into the Goodwill Career Solutions Center in Clarksville. He did not have a job, a car, a place to live or many clothes. Narayan faced significant barriers to employment due to his history of justice involvement, but...
When Kelly Phillips entered the Goodwill Career Solutions Center in Hendersonville in December 2023, she broke down in tears. “I got laid off from my previous job, had been applying to more than 200 jobs and was desperate,” Kelly says. “The career coach I spoke...
