Highlights from GII’s Annual Advocacy Event

On Thursday, April 19, more than 100 representatives from local Goodwill® organizations across the United States — including executives, board members, program participants, and other advocates — met with Members of Congress and staff for Goodwill’s annual Advocacy Day. Advocates discussed three key topics including: protecting federal funding for job-training and workforce development programs; expanding the charitable giving deduction to all taxpayers; and opportunities for Goodwills involved in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training program.

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Goodwill Industries International Awards Minnesota Director, Nine Members of Congress

Nine members of Congress, along with the director of public affairs at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) (St. Paul), were presented with awards at the Goodwill® annual advocacy event this week. The recipients were selected for their work and support toward advancing Goodwill’s mission.

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Indiana Congressman Honored by Goodwill® For His Commitment to Providing Opportunities for All People

Congressman and U.S. Representative André Carson of Indiana (D-Ind.) is one of nine members of Congress who received a Goodwill Industries International Policymaker Leader Award this week. The award honors elected officials who support Goodwill’s public policy agenda. Awardees were announced on Thursday, April 19 at Goodwill’s annual advocacy event in Washington, DC.

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3 Creative Ways to Display Photos in Your Home

In this social media driven world where we’re constantly sharing quick snapshots of our breakfast, daily commute, or kid’s antics, it can be easy to focus too much on taking the pictures and not enough on displaying or appreciating them. Our lives are on display online these days instead of on the walls, tables, and desks in our homes. But I really believe that’s something we all need to work on! Surrounding ourselves with pictures of loved ones and happy memories can help us all feel inspired and encouraged. So here are three unexpected ways to post pictures that can be enjoyed even without a Wi-Fi connection.

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Donate, Shop and Save During the Spring Goodwill® Sale at Bon-Ton Stores March 14 Through 24

 Donations Directly Support Your Local Community ROCKVILLE, MD —The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (OTCQX: BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers stores invites you to clean out your closets, save on new spring fashions and help transform lives in your local community.  Shoppers can drop off donations of clothing, shoes, accessories

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Can I Earn a Living through the Gig Economy?

The gig economy refers to short-term jobs and opportunities that enable you to work for yourself rather than an employer. Websites and apps like Uber, TaskRabbit, Airbnb and Fiverr connect people who have a need with those who have goods or services to offer. The gig economy can certainly offer unique ways to earn money, but before you dive in head first, make sure you understand the reality of its earning potential and the related expenses and risks.

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Bon-Ton and Goodwill® Raise $400k+ in Cash; Collect 1.5+ Million Pounds of Donations

Semi-annual Goodwill Sale provides support for job seekers in 24 states ROCKVILLE, MD —The September 2017 Goodwill Sale, a partnership between The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. and Goodwill Industries International, raised more than $435,000 in cash donations and collected more than 1,537,240 pounds of donations. During the September event, donors were able to drop off items

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The Bon-Ton Stores and Goodwill®: A Commitment to our Communities

Semi-annual Partnership Provides Support for Job Seekers ROCKVILLE, MD — This September, customers at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.’s 261 retail locations in 25 states will be able to shop locally, donate locally and change local lives through the fall 2017 Goodwill Sale. Now in its 23rd year, the Goodwill Sale will take place from Wednesday,

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An Annual Rite of Spring: Shoppers Donated to Goodwill During Bon-Ton Stores Goodwill® Sale

Donations to Provide 250,000 Hours of Goodwill Services in Bon-Ton’s Local Communities ROCKVILLE, MD — Customers of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc’s. (NASDAQ: BONT) 262 stores donated more than 564,000 dollars in cash donations, the most dollars ever collected from its customers, and 1.4 million pounds of used clothing, textiles and household items during the company’s

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Save on New Spring Fashion Arrivals and Help Your Community During Bon-Ton Stores Goodwill Sale

Bon-Ton Family of Department Stores Accepting Clothing Donations for Goodwill® March 15 through April 1 ROCKVILLE, MD — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers stores invites the community to participate in its Goodwill donation drive during the company’s semi-annual Goodwill Sale, which begins Wednesday,

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