Ask Me Why I Love Goodwill: Kenyada's Story
Goodwill Southeast Georgia is excited to celebrate Goodwill Week May 5-11!
This is an annual celebration to remind the community of the no-cost educational and training resources available through Goodwill. We are more than a thrift store! Since 1965, Goodwill Southeast Georgia has helped people find pathways to a career, support their families, and feel the satisfaction that comes from stable employment. We invite you to be curious and get to know us a little better during Goodwill Week.
Kenyada is a Safety & Loss Prevention Specialist at Goodwill Southeast Georgia. She shares how Goodwill leaders encouraged her to grow her leadership skills, giving her the confidence to go from cashier to assistant manager. Now, a new role in loss prevention is helping her gain valuable experience after earning her criminal justice degree.
You've grown your skills through several roles at Goodwill. Can you share more about your journey?
Kenyada: "When I started, I was also in school. I was attending Savannah State for my criminal justice degree...In the beginning of April I saw that a loss prevention specialist position was open.
So I just put the application in because when I got my criminal justice degree, I always knew I wanted to do something in that field. And when I saw that position, I'm like, this can get me like a step in the door to that criminal justice experience."
What is an experience at Goodwill that's had the most impact on you?
Kenyada: "Multiple people here and in the corporate have helped me so much, helped me break out of my shell. So they were just teaching me everything they know."
Why do you love Goodwill?
Kenyada: "I would say the opportunities. Like when I've before I even started at Goodwill, I did not know how much resources and how many things they help employees, the community, everybody with."
We're committed to helping you grow, whether it's here or somewhere else!
Learn more about how your things create New Lives across Southeast Georgia!
3 Easy DIY Gifts to Present in Thrifted Glassware
This is a special Thriftmas guest post from our friends at Goodwill Industries International! If you’re someone who gets a special joy from knocking out about ten holiday gifts in […]
Give the Gift of Thrift
Give the Gift of Thrift! The holiday season is here! It’s the perfect time for gatherings with loved ones, celebrations and holiday shopping. With all the planning, preparation and costs […]
Expanding Horizons in Healthcare: Kimberly’s Story
Expanding Horizons in Healthcare: Kimberly’s Story Above: Kimberly shares her experience in the Phlebotomy Technician training cohort at Goodwill. Goodwill Southeast Georgia is celebrating the graduation of the Phlebotomy Technician […]
Behind the Scenes with the Cycle of Good: Dell ReConnect
Behind the Scenes: Dell ReConnect How Donating Electronics to Goodwill Helps You, the Environment, and Our Community At Goodwill Southeast Georgia, we’re committed to driving positive change in our community. […]
Building Brighter Futures: Goodwill and Habitat Collab
Building Brighter Futures: Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity Goodwill Southeast Georgia strives to provide a workplace that reflects the diverse communities around us and where each person feels empowered to […]
Thrift Your Costume and Remake the Movie!
Easy, Thrifted Costumes: Remake the Movie! Halloween is just two days away, but if you’re still searching for the perfect costume, don’t worry! Goodwill is here with six easy costume […]
Thrift or Treat: Five Costumes, One Accessory Kit Challenge!
It’s time to Thrift or Treat! Three Goodwill teammates, one costume accessory kit, and the results: five new Halloween costume ideas for you to check out. This year, our 7 […]
Magical DIY Kids’ Costumes at Goodwill’s Bit of Boo!
Magical DIY Costumes at Bit of Boo! This Halloween season, an eerie-sistable shopping experience is waiting for you at Goodwill Southeast Georgia! Visit one of our seven Boo-tiques to find […]
