Nonprofit Leaders Call for COVID-19 Relief Deal to Avert Further Job Losses and Economic Damage

September 24, 2020 Employers of all kinds across the country are struggling to survive as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on our society and the economy. No industry is immune, not even nonprofits. Before the pandemic, nonprofits collectively employed 12.3 million Americans — more than construction, more than manufacturing. But, like other industries, we

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Tell Congress to Act Now to Provide #Relief4Charities

Congress has a number of pressing issues before them. One issue that appears to have overwhelming agreement from both sides of the aisle and the Administration is that additional COVID-19 relief is needed. Yet, how much relief and when to provide it continue to be sticking points in negotiations  — which appear to be at a standstill. 

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Coalition of Nonprofits Calls on Congress to Act Quickly to Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Legislation 

Washington, D.C. (Sept. 10) — Today, the U.S. Senate voted on legislation aimed at addressing some of the issues stemming from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A statement from the leading coalition of the nation’s nonprofits follows: An engaged and effective charitable sector is critical to helping our nation’s communities and economy recover. Charitable nonprofits, like the

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Congress Needs to Act Immediately to Provide #Relief4Charities

There’s a “pool committee” in my community comprised of a group of volunteers who conduct rigorous cleanings of the pool and patio furniture so residents can enjoy it over the summer. The chair of the committee makes a loud declaration whenever new people enter the gates and reminds them of the pool rules regarding limited capacity, etc. He begins every announcement by stating, “There’s still a pandemic going on.” As Congress continues to engage in partisan politics, they could benefit from this reminder.

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Lyft® Jobs Access

Thank you for interest in the Lyft Jobs Access program in partnership with your local Goodwill®. The Lyft Jobs Access program aims to close the short-term transportation needs for job seekers. Through our partnership with Lyft, you can now access free transportation if you are: Riding to or from a weeklong job training course, or

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How to Address Microaggressions If You’re the Offender — Plus, Tips for Becoming an Ally & Advocate

In this third and final blog on microaggressions, we discuss how to address a microaggression if you are the offender and provide tips for becoming an effective ally and advocate if you witness microaggressions in the future.

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Be an Informed Voter

At the time of this writing, the Republican National Convention (RNC) is wrapping up. The RNC came on the heels of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which convened last week. Thomas Jefferson once wrote that a well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to democracy, and we encourage you to read through the priorities and platforms that were unveiled during the conventions. 

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Goodwill Helps Make Your Home Learning Space Functional and Fun

Back-to-school is going to be a lot different for many students (and teachers!) because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With many local schools opting for an online start to the year, students from kindergarten to grad school will be learning from home. Goodwill can help you create a functional and fun home learning space, including furniture, organization systems and decorations.

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