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. […]
March 5, 2025
Meet a Goodwiller! Reginald Newkirk is an Assistant Store Leader for our retail team and has worked for Goodwill for two years. “My favorite part about Goodwill Columbus is our mission, transforming the lives of individuals through pathways to independence and the power of work,” Reginald says. “I meet a colleague almost every day who thought they could never work due […]
February 25, 2025
Our Adult Day Services program offers a safe, accepting, and innovative environment for individuals with developmental disabilities to participate in engaging programming, build friendships, and enhance their quality of life. With a 4-1 client-to-staff ratio, we offer individualized care and consistent opportunities for individuals to explore their communities. Earlier this week, one of our groups […]
February 20, 2025
Celebrating Michelle Saleh: a security officer, a restaurateur, a mother of 11, and so much more! With her “Kitchen Delicious, The Art of Food,” she’s not just nurturing her family, but the entire Columbus community! Michelle is an exceptional security officer with Goodwill Columbus. In addition to her full-time job and raising a family of […]
February 6, 2025
Meet a Columbus Goodwiller! Elijah Smith began his career with Goodwill five years ago and currently serves as a Career Consultant. “The best part about my job is helping people reach their goals in life,” he said. Two fun facts about Elijah: He went to the Paris Olympics last summer and has met Muhammad Ali […]
January 21, 2025
Jenifer Garey is our Director of Workforce Development, and she has been with Goodwill for eight years. She says, “I am a people person and feel best about my job when I see what opportunities exist for the people we work with. Individuals come to Goodwill for a variety of reasons, so when they complete a […]
January 21, 2025
Natasha Lennex has a rich history with Goodwill, working several different roles over the course of five years, but currently as Fleet Manager. “As a Fleet Manager, I like how there is always something new. There is never a dull moment, and the ability to learn is always there. I also love the people at […]
January 15, 2025
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