Good Finds - Goodwill of the Heartland's Podcast

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of Good Fine’s Podcast, host Brent Watkins is joined by Kari Harford, Lead Day Habilitation Specialist at Goodwill, to explore the meaningful work behind the organization’s day habilitation program. With over 21 years at Goodwill, Kari shares her journey from vocational counselor to spearheading the launch and growth of a program designed to enrich the l...

In this episode of the Good Finds podcast, host Brent Watkins is joined by Drew Giese, the manager of Goodwill of the Heartland’s e-commerce and Reboot operations, for an energetic and behind-the-scenes look at how donated treasures are given new life through technology and strategy. Brent and Drew walk listeners through the process behind ShopGoodwill.com, Goodwill’s online auction platform. The...

In today’s episode, host Brent Watkins sits down with Stacey Jones, Strategic Partnership Specialist at Goodwill, to explore how Goodwill partners with local businesses and organizations to help community members find meaningful work. Stacey explains her role in creating these partnerships, which range from housing authorities to job training programs, to help participants gain career skills and s...

In the final installment of the Thrift Talk series, Amanda and Janice wrap up their lively discussion on all things thrift, fashion, and collaboration. Longtime friends and colleagues, they share candid stories about their dynamic working relationship at Goodwill of the Heartland. From swapping creative ideas to tackling daily challenges, Amanda and Janice reveal what makes their partnership so re...

In the second installment of our 3-part series, Marketing Director Brent Watkins continues his engaging conversation with Amanda and Janice, two team members at Goodwill of the Heartland's store in Moline, Illinois. Together, they dive into the heart of "thrift culture" and share their experiences of working alongside incredible customers who make every day an adventure. Amanda and Janice reveal w...

Join Brent Watkins, Marketing Director at Goodwill of the Heartland, for the first installment of an exciting 3-part series spotlighting the dedicated team at our Moline store. In this episode, Brent sits down with Amanda and Janice, two passionate team members, to uncover the ins and outs of Goodwill’s operations, the impact of its programs, and the vibrant thrift culture that makes every shoppin...

In the introductory episode of Good Finds - A Goodwill of the Heartland Podcast, host Brent Watkins takes listeners on a journey through the rich history of Goodwill Industries, uncovering little-known facts and sharing inspiring stories about its mission and impact. Did you know that Edgar J. Helms, the founder of Goodwill Industries, had roots in Iowa? Brent begins by exploring Helms’ visionary...