Tim Martin, a 70-year-old resident of Toone, Tennessee, never imagined he’d need help to get a job in plumbing. Martin spent most of his career working in the field and even owned a successful plumbing business. When an injury put him out of work for weeks,...
Sustainability refers to practices that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Thrifting, or buying second-hand goods, is a growing trend that has significant environmental benefits. This practice helps to reduce waste, lower carbon...
A retail career involves working in the retail industry, which focuses on selling products directly to consumers. It includes various roles in stores, online platforms, and customer service. Retail careers offer opportunities for growth and development at different levels. Goodwill supports individuals in pursuing retail careers...
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors. The new board members include Emma Wang, an MBA candidate at Vanderbilt University; Michael Mardoian, an MBA candidate at Vanderbilt University; Clay Hart, Executive Vice President of Pinnacle...
Shawanda Green, a cashier at Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee’s Jackson store location, received the keys to her first car in nearly ten years in January thanks to the nonprofit’s Wheels-to-Work Program. Started in 2013, the program is designed to help eliminate the barrier of transportation...
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...
Robby Chandler is a true example of a transformed life. Growing up, Robby always had the gift of gab. He loved talking to people and making them happy, and people loved him in return. He was so well-liked, he became a cheerleader at Memphis State...
Longtime Goodwill employee Byron Sheffield says he owes his life to the nonprofit organization. Byron grew up in Nashville and had a troubled childhood that started with his father’s death. His absence left a void that even a caring mother and seven siblings couldn’t quite...
Everyone who visits Goodwill’s Lifsey Career Solutions Center in downtown Nashville gets the privilege of meeting Nashville native Tanisha Johnson. You can’t miss her, partly because she sits right at the front desk as the center’s administrative assistant, but even more because of her welcoming...
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee a $10,000 grant to support its adult digital literacy programs. This local grant is a part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donated to support adult, family and summer literacy programs...
Jeannette Melbourne wakes up every morning excited to go to her job as a cashier at the Springfield Goodwill retail store where she’s worked since 2022....
