Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana

We are working hard to maximize the impact of your donations. Over 9,000 diplomas have been earned since 2009, more than 5,000 people are currently employed, and more than 8,000 families have been served by Nurse-Family Partnership® since 2011! And there's more! Look at our annual report to see how your donations positively impact your community.

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana 2023/2024 Annual Report Read Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana 2023/2024 Annual Report by goodwillindy on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our plat...

“The most fulfilling part of my role is connecting with individual clients,” said Emily. “The experience of becoming a parent is so unique and being able to walk alongside them as they do it is so amazing!” Learn more about Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) here!

Supporting Expectant and Breastfeeding Parents in Rural Communities In the last year, Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP), an evidence-based maternal health program, has been able to expand into 62 Indiana counties thanks to state and philanthropic investment. A wider service area across Indiana’s diverse urban and rural communities means more first-time par...

Goodwill Industries International Delegate Assembly celebrated President and CEO Kent Kramer, who was honored with the Kenneth K. King Outstanding Management Award for Executive Excellence. We are incredibly proud and grateful for Kent's exceptional leadership and support!

“Relationship and trust-building is key to solving the problems that affect our shared community,” said Dr. Trelles Evans, senior director of coaching and reentry at Goodwill. Read more about New Beginnings and the Indiana Department of Corrections annual basketball tournament here

Building Community Through Basketball This July, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s reentry program, Goodwill New Beginnings, held its sixth annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Every year, this highly anticipated event connects the community with Indiana law enforcement and the Indiana Department of Corrections through an after...

See what we've been up to since a severe storm devastated our retail store in Wi******er, and support Goodwill by visiting one of our 70+ locations to shop or donate.

Goodwill Rebuilds After Storm Devastates Wi******er Store Learn how Goodwill in Wi******er rebuilt after a devastating storm, supporting employees and the community. Reopening soon with improvements.

🎒✨ Stand out this back-to-school season with unique, thrifted finds! 🛍️ Your local Goodwill is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind pieces that express your style. From retro jackets to vintage denim, discover fashion that’s as unique as you are. 🌟

“The managers at Goodwill are wonderful,” Richard said. “They’re understanding about my challenges. If I’m experiencing back pain due to my disability and need to leave early or take a day off, they don’t punish me or make me feel bad.”

For more than 65 years, Goodwill’s Commercial Services division has provided contract manufacturing, packaging and assembly services to local, national and international customers. Two-thirds of Commercial Services employees have a barrier to employment, like a disability, criminal history or limited education. https://hubs.la/Q02HpYD80

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“I was nervous, but since my first day, I loved it,” John said. “Going to The Excel Center was a stepping stone for my success in entering the working world.”

Check out our blog to learn more about John's story.

Earning a Diploma and Finding Meaningful Employment at Goodwill Earning a diploma at The Excel Center, John overcame challenges with autism and found meaningful employment at Goodwill.

"Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership gave me guidance when becoming a mother and set me up to succeed,” Michaelae said

Did you know? Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has a community service and work-based job training program for older adults. Goodwill’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) helps adults age 55+ learn current job search techniques and develop effective interview skills.

Learn more at

Employment Services | Goodwill Central & Southern IN Goodwill Employment Services are geared toward individuals with disabilities, a criminal background, who lack a high school diploma or job-seekers age 55+

"Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is a proud second-chance employer, offering a career path and family-sustaining incomes to people with past experiences with the criminal justice system" said Jennifer Kakasuleff, a spokesperson for Goodwill.

Goodwill's 'New Beginnings' reentry program celebrates summer graduates Since 2021, over 100 people have graduated from Goodwill New Beginnings.

"My education at Per Scholas provided the foundation for me to take all these other certifications and make the leap into a new field,“ Kenetra said.

Read Kenetra's story of how she gained the confidence to seek a career in information technology.

From Healthcare to Tech: Kenetra Woods' Journey with Per Scholas Discover Kenetra Woods' inspiring journey from healthcare to tech with the support of Per Scholas. Explore how she overcame challenges to pursue a career in information technology.

🎉 Happy National Give Something Away Day! 🎁✨ It's a perfect day to declutter your home and make a positive impact by donating to your local Goodwill.

Your donations support community programs while also supporting sustainability. 💚 Thanks to your donations, 129,203,450 pounds of goods were kept out of landfills last year.

📣WE'RE HIRING📣
Retail Associate Positions

Join us for open interviews Wednesday, July 17, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Interviews will be held at: 2764 Jefferson Centre Way, Jeffersonville

Congratulations to Joselyn Manzanares, a 2021 graduate of The Excel Center®, and Goodwill’s 2024 Education Achievement Award honoree! Joselyn recently joined BMO U.S. as an Associate Banker and is excited about her future. Watch her story to learn more!

2024 Education Achievement Award The Education Achievement Award recognizes a graduate of The Excel Center® who demonstrates academic excellence and a commitment to earning a diploma, certif...

We want to wish the warmest congratulations to John Thompson for being awarded the Goodwill International Industries Achiever of the year award!

John was born with autism and didn’t speak until he was eight years old. For some with autism spectrum disorder, its associated challenges might seem insurmountable, but John never let his obstacles stand in his way. He was determined to shine.

2024 Achiever of the Year, John John was born with autism and didn’t speak until he was eight years old. For some with autism spectrum disorder, its associated challenges might seem insurmo...

Republic Services and Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana recently joined forces for a volunteer day, adding the finishing touches to a beautification project at The Excel Center® in southeast Indy.

Learn more about the grant and how Republic Services empowers education at The Excel Center here! https://bit.ly/3Lir9eI

“Despite one crisis after another, I managed to progress in life, and I’m happy and productive, which is something I’m proud of,” Peter said.

At just two years old, Peter suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed, with a series of learning disabilities. He struggled with certain aspects of his previous jobs, but he found his way to Goodwill in 2017. He has overcome many challenges to advance at Goodwill as well as personally.

2024 Barbara Robinson Memorial Award The Barbara Robinson Memorial Award recognizes a Goodwill employee with a disability who has removed a barrier or shown significant progress and accomplishme...

Special thanks to the team at FOX59 News for sharing John's story. Check out the story below! https://bit.ly/3Ld4tMO

📣WE'RE HIRING📣
Retail Associate Positions

Join us for open interviews Wednesday, July 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Interviews will be held at:
1319 Applegate Lane, Clarksville

In recognition of the national holiday, retail hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Thursday, July 4th. Be safe and happy Independence day everyone!

"The Excel Center helped us more than we knew it could, and we are grateful,” Sylvia Beogo said.

Goodwill's Adult High Schools Celebrate Summer Graduates Goodwill's Adult High Schools celebrate summer graduates. The Excel Center empowers individuals to overcome adversity and reach their potential.

Discover Ashley's inspiring journey of overcoming adversity, addiction, and tragedy to emerge as a leader at Goodwill.

Overcoming Adversity and Emerging a Leader Discover Ashley's inspiring journey of overcoming adversity, addiction, and tragedy to emerge as a leader at Goodwill.

WE'RE HIRING RETAIL POSITIONS

Join us for open interviews on Wednesday, June 26th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Interviews held at:
3133 West Stones Corssing Rd, Greenwood

On National Refugee Day, we celebrate the resilience of refugees like Bunmi, who overcame many challenges with the support of Goodwill and The Excel Center

New Horizons Through Education On National Refugee Day, we celebrate the resilience of refugees like Bunmi, who overcame many challenges with the support of Goodwill and The Excel Center

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