FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2020 New Program Funded by Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International has received an investment from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to fund a new program that helps young adults find jobs after a period of incarceration. The Goodwill LifeLaunch: Ignite reentry
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A native of Liberia, Wesley Chenoweth is pursuing the American entrepreneurial dream, and credits his experience with Goodwill of North Georgia’s GoodBiz program for helping him find the path to success. Goodwill of North Georgia awarded his company, Grizzly Delivery, LLC, with its 2020 Micro-Business of the Year award in recognition of his firm’s achievements.
While there are some provisions in the HEALS Act that will help nonprofits, the bill does not include essential bipartisan solutions that many nonprofits require in order to be able to continue serving their communities. Our communities are hurting and people are turning to nonprofits now more than ever. Furthermore, nonprofits face the unique challenge
Collaboration with Accenture and Goodwill® amplifies voices of frontline workers in the design and execution of the $6 million innovation competition July 16, 2020 (National) – Building on the recent launch of New Profit’s $6 million Future of Work Grand Challenge, powered by XPRIZE and MIT Solve, the venture philanthropy organization today announced the creation
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Goodwill Industries International (GII) is proud to be a founding partner of the #Relief4Chairities coalition, which came together with a united front early on during the pandemic.
Tax day is July 15 this year, and while we may have had two extra months to prepare thanks to COVID-19 delays, you may still be scrambling to finalize your tax return and get it submitted to the IRS. The good news is, more than 20 Goodwill organizations across the United States offer free tax-filing services for those who qualify, all at no cost to you
“Self-care” and “stress relief” are two buzzwords that have increased in prominence with the recent stay-at-home orders. Whether someone is selling you a product or sharing an inspirational quote, everyone has their opinion about what you should do to make your days as productive and stress-free as possible.
If you’re new to thrifting, it can be very exciting to discover a whole new world of affordable and sustainable goods available at your fingertips. But let me tell you, as a thrifter of more than 40 years now, there are some things about my Goodwill® shopping style that have changed and evolved over the years.
As lawmakers and staff are negotiating the details for the next COVID-19 relief package, Goodwill® and other nonprofits are teaming up for a #Relief4Charities Week of Action during the week of July 13.
In today’s world, so many functions of everyday life happen online. We entertain ourselves virtually. We learn new skills virtually. We visit with friends and family virtually. So, it should be no surprise that we find jobs and grow our careers virtually, as well.
