Congress Seeks 2026 Funding Amid Looming Shutdown

The White House and congressional leaders have reached a tentative agreement to fund government programs and activities for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, though it may not be enough to avoid another government shutdown.

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Identifying Professional Development Opportunities

Professional development is often talked about, but what does it really mean? Simply put, it’s the ongoing process of learning new skills and gaining knowledge to improve at your current job or to prepare for the next step in your career. For people starting out in entry-level roles, it’s an essential tool for not just keeping up, but moving forward. This blog examines various ways workers can seek to continually develop their skills and competencies. If you are interested in learning more, keep reading.

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A Floral Festive Galentine’s Day to Remember

With the start of the new year comes the opportunity to tap into your intuition, reflect on what makes you happy, and determine what steps you can take to do more of what you love this year. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that something that makes you happy is scoring an incredible find while shopping secondhand at Goodwill.

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My Goodwill Story – Justin

As you start this new year, you might be reflecting on what you accomplished and what you hope to do in the upcoming year. Setting goals can be an excellent way to continue advancing and building a life you love. Justin had a goal, too. He wanted to graduate from high school, but sometimes life forces us in a different direction.

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Thinking About Employment in a New Technological Environment

This blog covers the changing technological landscape and its impact on acquiring work. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of this new era, continue reading.

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Manifesting Thrift Bliss: Finding New Favorites at Goodwill®

With the start of the new year comes the opportunity to tap into your intuition, reflect on what makes you happy, and determine what steps you can take to do more of what you love this year.

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My Goodwill Story – Annalessy

It’s that time of year when we start thinking about the future: what we want to accomplish, who we want to be and where we want to go. For Annalessya, that future is now full of new possibilities.  

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How to Use Keywords on Your Résumé (and Why It Matters in 2026)

If you’re searching for a new job in 2026, one of the smartest updates you can make to your résumé is also one of the simplest: using the right keywords.

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How a Trip to Goodwill® Can Help You Shed the Year of the Snake and Gallop into the Year of the Horse

Another year has almost wrapped up — and while many of us are lucky to live these unique and wonderful lives, we may also want to leave behind what no longer serves us so we can make room for more happy memories in a new year.

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My Goodwill Story – Ti’ant

It’s so exciting when you find the perfect gift for someone during the holidays. You feel like you can show someone how much you care about them and see the joy it brings them in return. As new things get added to our lives, remember that donating things you no longer need to Goodwill® can become an even bigger gift for those in need.  That was the case for Ti’ant. He was looking for support in paying his bills and finding housing after involvement with the legal system. Thankfully, a friend referred him to Goodwill Kentucky (Louisville). 

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Getting Crafty for the Holidays — Out with the Old, in With the New

As the end of the year approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holidays kicks into full gear, don’t forget to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful milestones and moments that occurred in the past twelve months.

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Finding a Job with a Criminal Background

As our last segment examining the McKinsey American Opportunity Survey findings, this post will look at the employment challenges facing individuals who were formerly incarcerated. If you’d like to learn more, continue reading.

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