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Goodwill® Stores: Breaking the Thrift Shopping Mold

Posted on by Jenna Isaacson

It’s been a few years since I took a little stroll through the thrift stores of Florida, so a few weeks back on my trip down to the Goodwill Summer Conference, I got a chance to pop in and check out some I locations I hadn’t been to before. I’ve always said, I’d fly back to Florida just to thrift -- and the stores I went to only reinforced that statement. Yes, folks. It's that good.

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On Labor Day, Goodwill® Asks Americans to Help Put Vets Back to Work

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill’s wide array of employment programs serves military veterans, spouses and families ROCKVILLE, MD — As the United States marks its 131st Labor Day this September 3, Goodwill Industries International is calling on all those in our community to join the effort to help military veterans and their family members find employment. Since World War

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The Top Back-to-School Items You Didn’t Know You Could Find at Goodwill®

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

ROCKVILLE, MD — Most people know Goodwill as a place to donate their gently used clothing and household items. Many people also know that Goodwill provides job training and career services to millions of people, and that Goodwill stores are great places to find wonderful bargains. But perhaps you didn’t know that Goodwill can help

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Goodwill® Scholarships Support IL Students Facing Challenges to Education

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Earlier this summer, Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois (Rockford) ­­awarded $15,000 for two scholarships to assist persons at Rock Valley College who face challenges to advancing their education. The scholarships — designed to enable the recipients to build a better future for themselves, their families and the entire community — were made possible by funds raised from the Goodwill’s Diva Dress Sale and Fashion Show last March.

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Goodwill® Asks: What’s Important to You This Election Season?

Posted on by Laura Walling

Campaign season is fully underway as both major political parties prepare for their respective conventions. Living in a swing state means I’m exposed to even more commercials, radio ads and newspaper editorials than those lucky enough to be able to avoid seeing such negativity -- and I’m a policy wonk who usually loves this stuff, especially when the issues are being debated. There is certainly no lack of issues critical for nonprofits and supporters like you that can be discussed.

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Goodwill® Asks: What's Important to You This Election Season?

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Campaign season is fully underway as both major political parties prepare for their respective conventions. Living in a swing state means I’m exposed to even more commercials, radio ads and newspaper editorials than those lucky enough to be able to avoid seeing such negativity -- and I’m a policy wonk who usually loves this stuff, especially when the issues are being debated. There is certainly no lack of issues critical for nonprofits and supporters like you that can be discussed.

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Goodwill Industries International and FLW Present the Forrest L. Wood Sportsmanship and Community Leadership Award

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Mark Rose, Arkansas Angler, Receives Inaugural Community Service Award Goodwill Industries International and FLW, the world’s leading tournament fishing organization, presented the inaugural Forrest L. Wood Sportsmanship and Community Leadership Award at the Forrest Wood Cup in Duluth, GA, this past weekend. The cup was sponsored by Walmart, and the award celebrates the five-year partnership

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New Video Series a Continuation of Goodwill’s Commitment to Supporting Veterans

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Military veterans are well positioned to meet the demands of a skilled and committed workforce. Sharing veterans’ stories can be transformative for all involved; the act is both empowering for the veteran and meaningful for the viewing audience. We invite you to check out our Homefront Chats initiative, a video-based storytelling project by 15 veterans participating in Goodwill's Operation: GoodJobs program.

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Goodwill® and Family Circle Magazine Team Up For Back To School Clothing Drive

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill Industries International and Family Circle, the go-to resource for moms of tweens and teens, are teaming up for the 4th annual back-to-school clothing drive. Part of Family Circle’s back-to-school signature promotion, the drive aims to encourage families to donate their gently used clothing to Goodwill to fund job training, youth support services and other

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