For each day of the week leading up to the first day of spring (March 20), commit to cleaning out just one part of your house and finding something you can donate. At the end of the week, visit the Donate Movement website to calculate just how much of an impact your donations will have. Use the #7DaysofSpringCleaning hashtag to share your spring cleaning adventures with Goodwill and friends.
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For each day of the week leading up to the first day of spring (March 20), commit to cleaning out just one part of your house and finding something you can donate. At the end of the week, visit the Donate Movement website to calculate just how much of an impact your donations will have. Use the #7DaysofSpringCleaning hashtag to share your spring cleaning adventures with Goodwill and friends.
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Donate unwanted items to Goodwill® and get your home organized for 2014 Rockville, MD — Each new year, many people make a resolution to get better organized at home. Make 2014 the year you finally clear the clutter with Goodwill’s help. As you’re cleaning out your garage and closets, save gently used items and donate
This blog details various ways individuals can work around unwelcome developments in the world of work. Layoffs, demotions, falling short of expectations, terminations and much more are common occurrences that individuals must come to terms with every year, all of which bring their own set of challenges. It is crucial to respond appropriately and prevent these events from setting you completely off-course. If you are experiencing any of these issues or are simply interested in the subject, keep reading to gain more insight.
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Recently, the Trump Administration released its initial budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). As is common with the first budget of a new presidential administration, the “skinny” budget outline provided by the White House offers a preview of a more detailed FY26 funding plan that is expected to come out later this month.
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As the years go by, it becomes more and more clear that the most precious part of life is time, and it’s our job to make the most of it. If you are lucky enough to still have your parents or paternal figures in your life, honoring them on their special days is an amazing way to show your appreciation for all they’ve done for you and the impact they’ve had on your life.
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International Workers' Day, also known as Labor Day or May Day, is celebrated on May 1st each year. It honors the contributions and achievements of workers and the labor movement, advocating for workers' rights and fair working conditions globally. As the largest workforce development nonprofit in North America, this day gives us a moment to celebrate the workers who have transformed their lives with support from Goodwill®.
On May 1st 130 leaders from local Goodwill organizations from across the United States are together on Capitol Hill, connecting with nearly 300 lawmakers and staff. Goodwill's advocates are talking with lawmakers about workforce development system reforms and funding, the impact of tax policies on nonprofits and Goodwill's role in textile recycling. You can help support these efforts virtually by sending a message to your lawmakers as part of Goodwill’s Virtual Advocacy Day!
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You don’t need to get on an expensive flight to have a new experience or a taste of a new culture. Books can help with that, providing a new adventure with the turn of a page. Reading can be one of life’s most precious joys, taking you out of reality for a few minutes and into another world through storytelling. But books are more than fiction — they’re educational, protectors of history, sparks of creativity and even décor.
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Do you ever spend time staring at the contents of your closet, silently contemplating what you should wear? Quite possibly, this process might not be noiseless at all. Perhaps there is some minor screaming or instances where clothes and hangers are thrown. The task of picking the correct outfit, arduous enough as it can already be, becomes even more difficult if your wardrobe selections are specifically meant for important events like first dates, funerals, court appearances or weddings.
On Thursday, May 1st, Goodwill leaders, employees, board members and program participants from across the country will travel to Capitol Hill to advocate for the issues that matter most to local Goodwill organizations and the people they serve. You can help amplify our advocacy. Virtual advocacy is a powerful tool to communicate with elected officials, and our Legislative Action Center makes it easy for you to contact your lawmakers.
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Are you interested in exploring your interests and skills while learning the ways in which they connect to potential employment opportunities? Maybe you are looking for additional tools and techniques to assist in your job search and help you locate the perfect career. If so, continue reading to find out more.
This Earth Month, it’s good to remember that there are a lot of things individuals can do for the Earth. Whether that’s shopping secondhand, repurposing items around your house or working in clean tech fields, we can all find ways to align our lives with our passion for sustainability. This month, we’re sharing the story of Salvador as a reminder that not only is supporting the environment good for the world, but it can also open the door to new opportunities for those who need it.
