11 Jun Sharing The Light: Story Of Inspiring Goodwill Employee Leads To Positive Developments
After an accident robbed him of his ability to walk, Danny Stephens was adrift — searching for something or someone to show him the way. ...
19 May Goodwill gives free car to employee
As Goodwill donations attendant Shelley Pope started the engine, honked the horn and tested the radio of her “new” car, her daughter looked on, teary-eyed....
11 May Recipe For Renewal: Goodwill Call Helps Ailing Chef Amid Pandemic
Michael McDade’s life had already been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but when he awoke on the morning of March 22, his world actually looked different. ...
01 Apr From Homeless To Goodwill To Full-Time College Student: The Amazing Journey Of A Single Mom Of Five
For more than 15 years, Manika Ringo devoted her life to supporting her family. But she kept one dream for herself alive: Someday, she would graduate from high school....
20 Mar GOODWILL STORES CLOSED TEMPORARILY; MOST DONATION SITES OPEN
UPDATED April 16, 2020: Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee has closed all of its stores, outlets and Career Solutions centers across middle and west Tennessee for a period of at least 14 days — through April 5, 2020. ...
03 Mar Free Goodwill Program Helps Clients Stand Out During Job Interview
One in 25: That’s the average chance a job applicant has of receiving a call from a prospective employer. Those who get their foot in the door still face one or more interviews, and — if they are ultimately hired — the challenges of keeping...
28 Feb UNIONS OF GOODWILL: Two Brides Share Their Goodwill Wedding Stories
On her first anniversary, Gabi Settles poured some wine, lit a few candles and slipped into her wedding dress — a slinky, strapless confection she purchased at the Goodwill Gown Sale for $89. ...
28 Jan Goodwill Construction Training Program Provides Foundation For Careers
LaQuante Thomas says his temporary position cleaning beer kegs stunk. Literally. But getting laid off and job-hunting without success for a month was even worse. “We were depending on my girlfriend’s income, not having enough gas to get to work, having to ask people to help...
09 Jan Longtime Goodwill Employee Retires
One of Goodwill’s longest-serving employees retired on Jan. 8. York Gerlock worked for Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee for more than 30 years....
30 Dec Goodwill Helping Reboot Careers With Digital Literacy Classes
After serving his country aboard an aircraft carrier, Jerry Young spent many years working in aircraft refueling and basic warehousing. But when his knees went bad, the U.S. Navy veteran realized he lacked some key knowledge necessary to move into a less physically demanding job. ...
