May 1, 2025
When Almeina Greenhill went to her last job interview, she had been out of work for a year and things were getting to the wire. Being told by the hiring manager that she wouldn’t be needed for the role she was interviewing for, was enough for Alemina to almost lose hope. On top of that, […]
April 23, 2025
“My job is to make sure that everybody feels like a somebody.” – Mindy Spencer Mindy is a Digital Equity Career Facilitator for Goodwill Columbus. She teaches a series of free, engaging digital classes that help central Ohioans learn practical tools for accessing job opportunities, exploring their communities, navigating online banking, and more. We want […]
April 17, 2025
Theodore Simonson is a Community Integration Specialist for our Adult Day Services team and has worked with Goodwill Columbus for two years. “My favorite thing about my role is that I feel like I am making a difference in people’s lives,” he said. Two fun facts about Theodore: He paints miniature soldiers for wargames and […]
April 9, 2025
Last month, Ryan helped celebrate Hurzell “Hutch” Strong on his retirement after 31 years and 3 months of service at Goodwill Columbus! Over the years, Hutch has worked with individuals with acute behavioral and developmental disabilities. Thank you Hutch, for your dedication to helping others and living the Goodwill mission. Congratulations on your retirement!
April 8, 2025
After earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting, Abdoulaye wanted to enter the IT field. While researching, he discovered that Goodwill Columbus offers an industry-recognized credential called CompTIA A+. “Once I saw that Goodwill offers it for free, it was a no-brainer,” Abdoulaye said. Abdoulaye completed 15 weeks’ worth of evening classes while working in the […]
April 3, 2025
Kate Hogeveen has been part of Goodwill’s Adult Day Services (ADS) since 2013. She says that the activities, friends, and staff are what keep her interested in coming back every day. In particular, Kate enjoys that she can make her own decisions and has a say about with whom she spends her time. Kate makes […]
March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and it’s also the month that Michael Kelly celebrates his tenth anniversary with Goodwill. Mike is a Program Manager for our Adult Day Services team in Berwick. He offers an incredibly nuanced take about those working in the field. “When most people hear what I do, they say, ‘That […]
March 18, 2025
FEBRUARY “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING” $25 GIFT CARD WINNERS FEBRUARY ICARE NOMINEES – $25 GIFT CARD WINNERS The following Goodwill Columbus employees were nominated for ICARE Awards in February! Nick Durham Abdourahamane Diallo Mellissa Corry John Hutter Fayrl Huffin Joseph Coonrod Mindy Spencer Lauren Erdman Lakesha Jones Gravero Azongmoh Amy Ooten Check out a few […]
March 12, 2025
Alex Poole recently celebrated a decade of service with Goodwill Columbus. Her journey to Retail District Manager is nothing short of inspiring – it was one that began with a second chance. “I don’t let it slip from my mind that Goodwill gave me an opportunity when I thought that nobody else would,” Alex said. […]