Amy’s Success Story

After a cycle of jail time and rehabilitation, Amy knew she had to leave her hometown of Paducah if she wanted to recover. She was staying at a halfway home in Lexington in 2020 when she learned that Goodwill is a second-chance employer. In spite of having a felony on...

Mission Monday: Shirley’s Success Story

Shirley, who was a single mother most of her daughter’s life, spent years working in the restaurant industry. She was shopping at Goodwill to purchase khakis for her job when she inquired about employment. The manager put her in contact with Kimberly, a career coach...

#MissionMonday: Michelle’s powerful second chance

After serving a five-year prison sentence, Michelle left incarceration to stay at a faith-based transitional home – having only $60 and one pair of shoes to her name. “I knew it was going to be a hard road,” Michelle said. “I am in my mid-50s. It is hard to start over...