Goodwill Kentucky

06/03/2026

A second chance can change the direction of a life.

Goodwill Kentucky’s Aspire to Recovery program is expanding to support more Kentuckians recovering from opioid and substance use disorders as they transition from incarceration back into the community.

Through career coaching, recovery counseling, transportation assistance, sober housing support, workforce training and connections to second-chance employers, Aspire to Recovery helps individuals build stability, reconnect with opportunity and create stronger futures.

We’re proud to continue expanding this work and supporting more Kentuckians as they build stability, reconnect with opportunity and move forward in recovery.

This program helps people battling opioid and substance use disorders in their transition back to the Louisville community

06/03/2026

Food pantry this Friday!

When: June 5th 11AM - 2PM
Where: Goodwill Downtown Louisville Opportunity Center
909 East Broadway, Louisville

Share with someone who could benefit!

06/02/2026

We’re teeing up for the 2026 Goodwill Kentucky Golf Scramble and you are invited to be a part of it. ⛳

This annual event brings together golfers, sponsors and community partners for a day on the course in support of Goodwill Kentucky’s mission to help Kentuckians find pathways out of poverty through job training, employment services and life-changing opportunities.

Thank you to our title sponsor, Advanced Business Solutions, for helping make this event possible and for investing in a stronger future for Kentucky communities.

Register your team or explore sponsorship opportunities today: goodwillky.org/golfscramble/

06/02/2026

♻️ Mark your calendars! ♻️

After a another successful Pop-Up Drop-Off in May—where more than 50% of the items brought to the event were diverted from landfills—we're excited to partner once again with Know Waste Louisville and Louisville Metro Public Works for the next community drop-off event.

📅 June 13
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Doss High School
7601 St. Andrews Church Road

Now is the perfect time to start cleaning out the garage, basement, closets, and storage room. Check out the flyer to see what items are accepted and make a plan to recycle, donate, and dispose of unwanted items responsibly!

06/02/2026

Are you or someone you know 55+ and looking for local employment?

Goodwill Kentucky’s Senior Community Service Employment Program, also known as SCSEP, may be a good fit for you.

SCSEP helps eligible adults 55+ gain paid, hands-on work experience while building new skills and preparing to return to the workforce.

You may qualify if you:
- Are 55 years of age or older
- Have a low income
- Are looking for local employment

Goodwill can help determine income eligibility.
Learn more or apply at GoodwillKY.org/SCSEP or call 1-833-439-7759.

06/01/2026

Nicknames for your friend who thrifts too much. What did we miss?

06/01/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Q1 Goodwill Kentucky Fab 5 💙
We’re proud to celebrate our top store leaders from this quarter:

• Elizabethtown
• Northfield
• Bowling Green - Campbell Lane
• Danville
• Versailles

These leaders help Goodwill Kentucky SHINE by living out our core values, creating positive experiences for their teams and customers, and raising the standard for excellence in our stores.

Their impact goes beyond the sales floor and helps fuel our mission of helping Kentuckians find pathways out of poverty.

Thank you to these incredible leaders for all you do for Goodwill Kentucky and the communities we serve.

06/01/2026

Chris planned to leave Louisville after his release from incarceration.

Instead, one decision changed everything.

After connecting with Goodwill Kentucky's Aspire to Recovery program, Chris gained access to housing support, transportation assistance, employment resources, and a team that believed in him when he was learning to believe in himself again.

“Before everything, I wasn’t working, I was on drugs, living off the land,” Chris shared. “Now, confidence has helped me. I can do anything I put my mind to.”

Today, Chris is employed, focused on his recovery, saving for independent housing, and continuing to build a stable future despite ongoing health challenges.

This is what pathways out of poverty look like.
👉 Read his full story here: https://goodwillky.org/chris/

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Marsha Berry on 40 years with Goodwill Kentucky!

Goodwillers gathered at the West Louisville Opportunity Center to celebrate Dr. Berry’s incredible milestone and the impact she has made across our organization since joining Goodwill in 1986.

Today, Dr. Berry serves as director of The Excel Center®, but her leadership has shaped so many areas of our mission over the years. Her commitment to serving individuals facing barriers to opportunity has been recognized beyond Goodwill Kentucky, including receiving the Edgar J. Helms Award in 1998, one of the highest honors presented by Goodwill Industries International.

Dr. Berry, thank you for 40 years of leadership, service and dedication to Goodwill’s mission. We are grateful for you!

05/28/2026

WLKY recently shared the story of our new Shively store, which opened nearly three years after a fire forced the former location to close.

But the story goes beyond the building.

It also highlights Rachel Hester, whose connection to Goodwill Kentucky began through recovery and grew into employment, confidence and a new chapter. Today, Rachel is the store manager of the new Shively location.

Watch the both segments featuring Rachel Hester, Store Manager and Mehgan Cross, District Manager, at the link below!

Goodwill has opened a new location in Shively nearly three years after a fire damaged the old store.