Our Mission
Matchstick Goods is an arts-based social enterprise in North Lexington, KY committed to employing and mentoring youth. Through a fair-wage job we provide a springboard for growth and space to explore ideas, abilities and passions.
Who We Are
We are the Social Enterprise Arm of Common Good, a non-profit community development corporation in North Lexington, KY. We are a culturally diverse and community-centered group of students, graduates, and creative professionals all working together to develop a sustainable and unique business. Our hope is that Matchstick Goods can serve as a springboard for the artists and business owners of tomorrow. All of our ceramic products are designed and handmade in our three room basement studio located at 1015 North Limestone Street.
Meet the Team
Studio Supervisor
Izabel Gomez
Izabel has been involved with Common Good since it's beginning in 2011, is a Common Good graduate, and was hired as the Studio Supervisor for Matchstick Goods in February of 2020.
Her favorite thing about working at Matchstick is that it gives her the opportunity to be creative while also giving back to Common Good.
Student Employee
Michele Mina-Hernandez
Michele is a Senior at Opportunity Middle College/Bryan Station High School and has been working with Matchstick Goods since June 2021.
Her favorite thing about working at Matchstick is that she gets to work with her hands to build and craft pieces, which she finds calming.
Student Employee
Cristian Velasquez
Cristian is a Junior at Bryan Station High School and has been working at Matchstick since June of 2021.
His favorite thing about working at Matchstick is making products and seeing customers enjoying and liking what he made.
Director
Jason Rueger
Jason is the Social Enterprise Director at Matchstick Goods. He has his Bachelor's in English Literature from Asbury University and has been working at Matchstick since July of 2019.
He has two favorite things about working at Matchstick: seeing the awesome and unique designs of his co-workers and being able to have a flexible schedule.
