February 10, 2026
Auburn’s Goodwill Story: Finding Strength, Community and a Place to Grow When Auburn came to Goodwill three years ago, she was a new mom looking for a stable place to rebuild her life. After her daughter was born, she was referred through the WIC program and interviewed for a position at the Goodwill store closest […]
February 4, 2026
For over a decade, Andrea has flourished at Goodwill Columbus, a place she describes as a “second home” defined by its close-knit family feel. These strong connections power her busy schedule as she balances creative work in the Art Studio with community-based activities. Two days a week, Andrea can be found in the Studio, where […]
January 6, 2026
Our Adult Day Services teams recently joined together to host a highly successful holiday party for the individuals we serve. The event was filled with fun, crafts, and dancing — made possible by the generous support of our corporate partners. A heartfelt thank you to Donatos Pizza for their delicious in-kind donation and to the […]
December 10, 2025
Recently, the Goodwill Columbus Art Studio has “Headshot Week,” and the results are stunning! Our artists, all of whom have a disability, looked and felt like total professionals. Those beautiful new headshots are being printed right now onto their personalized business cards! Our artists are so excited to use this new tool to market themselves […]
November 10, 2025
For Gretchen, obtaining meaningful work meant securing a support system dedicated to helping her achieve the right fit. Her employment journey started when Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) referred her to Goodwill, and she was placed in a Community Work Experience at our North Hamilton location. Retail was a new world for Gretchen, but […]
October 28, 2025
A massive congratulations to Cheryl Ann Watson (third from left). Recently, Cheryl Ann was recognized at the Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, winning the prestigious Direct Support Professional Award. For nearly seven years on our Work & Community Services team, Cheryl Ann has demonstrated unwavering devotion and high-quality support for individuals […]
October 7, 2025
Meet our September Artist of the Month: Devan! Devan is a thoughtful and experimental artist whose work is driven by internal expression. She embraces painting as a primary medium for self-expression and personal growth. Most compellingly, Devan uses her art to communicate her inner world. She is drawn to abstract expression, finding freedom in painting […]
September 10, 2025
We’re incredibly proud of Helen, a participant in Goodwill’s Adult Day Services, for achieving her Impact: Ability certification! Helen was beaming with pride after completing this nationally recognized program, which empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to advocate for themselves, build safe relationships, and identify unsafe situations. Way to go, Helen!
August 12, 2025
What an incredible experience for our Adult Day Services team! We had a fantastic time kayaking with the amazing team at Adaptive Sports Connection. This experience is a powerful reminder of why opportunities for people with disabilities are so crucial. We’re grateful for partners like Adaptive Sports Connection that make these moments possible. Let’s continue […]
July 28, 2025
We’re incredibly proud of Helen, a participant in Goodwill’s Adult Day Services, for achieving her Impact: Ability certification! Helen was beaming with pride after completing this nationally recognized program, which empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to advocate for themselves, build safe relationships, and identify unsafe situations. Way to go, Helen!