Destiny Morrison's Mission Moment

Destiny Morrison's Mission Moment
After a battle with drug addiction and abuse, which eventually led to prison, Destiny refused to lose hope. She seized every opportunity for growth and transformation, emerging from her incarceration with a newfound sense of purpose. During her probation period, Destiny found solace and stability in her work at Goodwill. “Goodwill has definitely kept me on a straighter path,” she explained. Starting as a sales associate, Destiny progressed in her role, demonstrating her dedication and passion for helping others. “This is the first job I've found where I have a place where I can help people. I love the people I’ve met.”
Today, Destiny serves as the assistant manager of the Hixson location, a testament to her resilience and unwavering commitment to personal growth. With her associate's degree already in hand and her bachelor's degree on the horizon, Destiny is excited to continue making a difference in the lives of others at Goodwill.
Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is committed to helping individuals reenter the workforce and learn new skills to better position themselves for future employment opportunities. #SecondChanceMonth is supported by the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC), established by the Second Chance Act, which works to improve outcomes for people experiencing justice involvement nationwide.
Visit goodwillchatt.org or call 423-525-8979 to learn more.

By Lora B
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May 1, 2025
Every year during the first full week of May, Goodwill organizations celebrate Goodwill Week. This Goodwill Week, the non-profit is encouraging you to “Get to Know Goodwill”. Goodwill is a network of non-profit organizations governed by a local president and CEO and a board of directors. Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area sells donated goods to fund education, training, and employment for people in their 23-county territory in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. For more than 100 years, our area Goodwill has helped people find jobs, support their families and gain the satisfaction that comes from stable employment. Goodwill operates an Opportunity Campus and two Opportunity Centers in our area. Goodwill Opportunity Campus: 6104 Preservation Drive, Chattanooga, 423-629-2501 Goodwill Opportunity Center - East Brainerd: 7601 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, 423-757-9527 Goodwill Opportunity Center – Dalton: 1001 Market Street, Dalton, 706-609-5647 Goodwill operates over a dozen stores and four attended donation centers in our region. The organization employs over 350 individuals, many of whom have barriers to employment. “Goodwill believes that every person regardless of ability, situation, or background can achieve their greatest potential,” said Michelle Turner, Director of Marketing and Communications of Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area. “We are grateful to our donors, shoppers, employees and participants who help bring this vision to life.” Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area has helped people with barriers to employment get the training and support they need to find competitive jobs in the community. Barriers may include physical and developmental disabilities or other disadvantages such as a lack of formal education or a long absence from employment. When you shop or donate to Goodwill, you are helping people in your community turn their potential into opportunity. Visit www.goodwillchatt.org to learn more. Read the Article Here .