Memorial Day Outfit Inspiration

With Memorial Day falling on a Monday this year, the official kick off of summer may seem more like a soft launch. But with a loud outfit that shows your patriotic spirit and self-expression, you can head into a summer full of warm weather, beach days, and barbeques in style. Whether your summer goals are to travel to a new destination, finally make the first move and go on that date you’ve been dreaming of, or to live it up with your friends in your favorite city, these Memorial Day Weekend outfits can be repurposed throughout the coming months and make any occasion special.

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Goodwill® Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Veterans and Gold Star Families on Memorial Day and Throughout the Year

ROCKVILLE — As Americans honor the men and women who have died while serving our country this Memorial Day, Goodwill honors our fallen heroes year-round by providing their families with the support they need through tailored job training, and career and transitional services to help them find jobs and financially support their families. Gold Star

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Establish New Traditions for Memorial Day

This weekend America will celebrate the heroes we have lost during combat over the many years of our nation’s history. It is so important for us to remember these people every day, but a holiday in their honor is the very least we can do. They fought to give us all the opportunities that we have come to know today. They fought to make our country a place where everyone can dream big and have the capabilities to accomplish their goals. In their honor, here’s how I plan to celebrate…

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Give Re-entering Vets a Second Chance this Memorial Day

We’ve told you about how the statistics on recidivism are staggering.  On average more than six in ten people re-entering society from prison re-offend within three years.  This alone is tragic, but even more so is the number of veterans who end up on this life ruining merry-go-‘round. And while some data is showing that incarceration

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Goodwill Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Veterans on Memorial Day and Throughout The Year

Goodwill Helps Veterans and Military Families Build the Next Chapter of Their Careers Rockville, MD — As Americans take time to honor veterans on Memorial Day, Goodwill continues its commitment of meeting their specialized employment needs. Goodwill honors their service by providing veterans and military families with tailored job training, and career and transitional services

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Goodwill Honors Veterans and Military Families on Memorial Day and Throughout The Year

Goodwill honors their service, helping them build the next chapter of their careers  Rockville, MD — As Americans take time to honor veterans and active military service members on Memorial Day, Goodwill continues its commitment of meeting their specialized employment needs. Each day, Goodwill honors their service by providing veterans and military families with tailored

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Goodwill Honors Military Families on Memorial Day and Throughout the Year

On Memorial Day, America will honor veterans and active military service members, — something Goodwill® does every day. Since World War I, Goodwill Industries® has helped veterans transition into civilian employment. In April 2011, Goodwill Industries International committed to assist military families as well by joining the White House initiative Joining Forces.

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Support Military Families and Veterans This Memorial Day

For many, Memorial Day marks the start of summer, and is a day for barbeques, trips to the beach, and time with family and friends. However, the true meaning of Memorial Day (once known as Decoration Day) is to remember the soldiers who have died in service to our country. But soldiers are not the only ones who make a sacrifice -- their families often have to make sacrifices as well. Organizations around the country are banding together to help our troops and their families gain the resources to meet their needs. If you're a military member, military spouse or veteran, the Goodwill in your community can work with you to create an individualized plan to help you identify and set realistic and achievable goals.

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Reflections from a Veterans Day Commute

Like millions of workers, my day starts with a commute. While the mere mention of the word, “commute” is enough to make most workers groan, my ride is a daily highlight because it takes me past a list of must-see Washington, DC sites, starting with the Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial, and continuing with Arlington National Cemetery. Whether it’s Veterans Day, Memorial Day or any other day of the year, as my thoughts drift from the wife and kids to my daily to-do list, these adjacent memorials never fail to give purpose to my day by reminding me of the sacrifices made, and being made, by people who have served in the armed forces and their families.

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Join the Goodwill® on the Hill Virtual Advocacy Day!

Today, Goodwill® advocates from around the country will visit Capitol Hill and meet with hundreds of lawmakers to advocate for federal investments in programs that leverage Goodwill and benefit the people we serve, and the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). You can take part in the Goodwill on the Hill Virtual Advocacy Day to make your voice heard!

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