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...
a brief interview with Lisa O’dell, INVEST chairman at Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet High School in Nashville Hi Lisa! What is INVEST, and what is your role responsible for? I am in charge of raising funds that the Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) uses to pay...
“Everyone has the same goals—to feel important and appreciated.” It was a slow and gradual transition from light to darkness for Penelope. Over the course of many years, retinitis pigmentosa robbed her of her eyesight. Without her sight, Penelope had to move on from...
We are gearing up for our third annual Goodwill Wedding Gala — and you should be too! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 17, and assemble your Goodwill Wedding Gala team. The sale will be held from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at...
A Message from Goodwill’s President and CEO, David Lifsey It may seem strange to some employees of other businesses, but among the things for which I know many of us are grateful this holiday season is the opportunity to continue working with our Goodwill and with...
There is patience and kindness in his voice as he works with clients trying to master their computer skills and need help with their job search. “All you need to do is register on this log-in page,” he tells a woman in the computer room...
by Anne Marie Sisk Shop Till You Drop Without Ever Leaving Home! Gift giving can lead to the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat depending when you do your shopping. Finding a parking space at the mall may be the biggest victory, but not finding...
