Springing into Spring Cleaning
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,...
View ArticleA Chance to Rebuild: Sabrina’s Story
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...
View ArticleMeet Tabitha
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...
View ArticleBrent’s Story
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...
View ArticleEmployee Spotlight: Yolanda
Yolanda worked as a childcare provider until peripheral artery disease took most of her left leg. She tried to return to work, but no one would hire her — they told her she was a liability. After a...
View ArticleCaltera’s Story
Born with arthrogryposis, or clubbed feet and hands, Caltera was told by her doctors that she’d never walk or talk. She wasn’t expected to be able to care for herself or be independent. Those negative...
View ArticleProject Organize: The Finalists
We’ll announce the winner of our Project Organize contest on Wednesday, November 21. In the meantime, we’d love to share with you our finalists’ stories. Read on … Meet Cortnie Nashville, TN I am a...
View ArticleJoAnne’s Story
“There’s a ‘blind vine’,” JoAnne said with a laugh, explaining how she found Goodwill after a not-so-welcome break from the job market when she moved to Nashville from Delaware several years ago. “I...
View ArticleRobert’s Story
“Goodwill is more than just a company. It’s a ministry, because it encourages people.” A retired machinist, Robert quickly learned retirement life wasn’t for him. “I needed a little extra income, and...
View ArticleA Good Day at Lipscomb Elementary
When many people in Middle and West Tennessee think of Goodwill, they think of Robert. For years now, he has been featured in Goodwill commercials. However, the Goodwill employee is best known for the...
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