Brent worked as a truck driver for years, hauling goods across the United States — until five years ago, when he suffered a torn retina. He underwent seven surgeries to repair the retina, but all were unsuccessful; he'd completely lost sight in his right eye. His...
Last month I planned an afternoon tea party for my mother’s birthday and wanted to create a look that was simple, elegant, beautiful — and within my budget! Naturally, Goodwill was my go-to place to buy the tableware and decorations to achieve a picture-perfect garden...
Tabitha was born with a hearing impairment, but she has never let it hold her back. After completing a degree in computer systems, however, she couldn't get a job in her field. "I applied at several IT companies, but they didn't hire me because of my...
Celeste had been a stay at home mom, but after a divorce, she needed to find a job to support her family. “I was a single mother of four, and I had never had a job in my life,” Celeste says. A friend made a deal...
Organizing a donation drive is a fun and easy way to help Goodwill fulfill its mission of providing jobs and training to people with disabilities or others who have trouble finding and keeping jobs. It’s also a great way to get the entire community involved....
For most people, there is one obvious reason to have a job: a paycheck. There’s nothing wrong with that. We have to be able to provide for our loved ones and ourselves. Clothing, food, shelter—these things aren’t free. Danny is no different. He needs money. He has...
Jamie was about to turn 40 when she reached a low point in her life. She had just gone through a divorce, and then she got mixed up in drugs. At the time, Jamie was living in Florida and working day labor, so she did not...
[caption id="attachment_795" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Contest winner Cindi Moore and family."][/caption] Cindi Moore found herself overwhelmed by the amount of stuff she, her husband and three kids had accumulated in just three years. The Moores moved into their house in Old Hickory in 2008 and, up until...
It isn't always easy to find a client who is comfortable on camera. Most of the time, we don't take into account how well a client will "perform" before we shoot video of them. The success story is too good to pass up, no matter...
Getting the Most Out of a Renewable Resource Embedded in Goodwill’s history and culture is the belief that any resource is not to be wasted. Whether an old shirt or sunlight, we are committed to making the most of any resource available. In addition, and equally...
Drug addiction consumed 13 years of Sabrina's life. After a conviction and time spent in treatment centers, she came to Goodwill for help. Now living clean and sober, Sabrina is the assistant processing manager at the north Jackson store. "They saw something in me that I...
Spring is springing – and that means it's time to throw open the windows, clean everything, and clear out the clutter. If you're feeling the stranglehold of too much ‘stuff’ and unsure what to keep, there’s an easy way to lose the excess baggage. Lorie Marrero,...
As a person who recently came from a news background, I have a deep down desire to tell stories. Heck, it may even be more than desire, it may just be written into my DNA. I believe that is why I fit in so well...
[caption id="attachment_744" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Rhonda Patton, of Rhonda Patton Weddings & Events"][/caption]I do a lot of weddings each year, providing floral and event design … however, the Goodwill Wedding Gala is special. I'm excited to use my creativity to transform the Rivergate Goodwill store into...
If you're as excited as we are for this year's Wedding Gala, you'll love perusing through these photos, all shot on location at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. You'll find these items and more from 6-9 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at our Goodwill store...
