Norman Ellis is being praised for sticking up for his students and their school, pushing them to change what they can.
Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott donated $4.8 million to the center.
According to a news release from the Louisville Urban League, it's one of the largest gifts in the league's 102-year history.
Residents of Louisville's west end say the impact of that kind of money goes far beyond schools.
"This will truly make our funding model based completely on equity."
A local nonprofit that supports more than 100 charitable organizations is prioritizing its donors' dollars in a new way.
The former retail shopping center purchased by Goodwill is located off Preston Highway and Forrest Drive. The space is planned to be used as a retail store and services center similar to the Goodwill on Broadway near downtown Louisville.
Scott announced on Tuesday that she is giving a total of $4.16 billion to 384 organizations nationwide as part of a plan to donate the majority of her fortune.
The organization will take time to figure out how to best serve people looking for jobs and a paycheck.