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Advancing Opportunity Through Partnership: Highlights from SourceAmerica’s Xforce Conference

By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Leaders from across the country recently came together for SourceAmerica’s annual Xforce conference—a powerful convening focused on expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities. SourceAmerica is one of the national nonprofits that supports the AbilityOne® Program, a federal procurement initiative that creates meaningful […]

Opening Doors, Changing Lives: Highlights from the Excel Center National Conference

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By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Melvin tried to earn his GED four times. Each time, life got in the way. Laura had already paid for her cap and gown when she was told she couldn’t graduate. She had missed too much school while supporting a family member through […]

Summer Style Memorial Day Outfit Inspiration

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By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro With a long weekend to celebrate and the sun shining, Memorial Day is finally here to kick off the summer season. Summer is synonymous with pool parties, beach days, picnics and fun time outdoors with family and friends. This season change is the perfect moment to break out your summer wardrobe […]

How to Spring Clean Your Career (Part Two)

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By Richard Totten, Training Coordinator, Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC In part one, we talked about clearing the clutter in your career journey and letting go of what is not working. We also focused on creating space for growth. But once that space is created, the next step is just as important: You have to decide what you […]

My Goodwill Story – Belen

In the U.S., every May is Older Americans Month. This celebration highlights the achievements and contributions of older adults. At Goodwill®, we support more than 200,000 seniors every year to find employment or advance out of low wage work. That support can look like digital skills training, résumé preparation or career navigation. It is often done through our Goodwill Opportunity Accelerator® (OA), […]

My Goodwill Story – Tajay

What motivates you to accomplish your goals? For Tajay, it’s making his mother proud. This Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the encouragement and support that moms provide through the story of what Tajay has achieved. Tajay came to the U.S. alone without his support system. He wanted to make changes to his life and provide for himself. That’s when he met […]

Older Workers Are Powering the Economy: SCSEP Helps Them Thrive

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by Mitch Coppes, Federal Government Affairs Manager, Goodwill Industries International Observed each May since 1963, Older Americans Month recognizes the many ways older adults contribute to their communities, families, and the workforce. The 2026 theme, Champion Your Health, highlights prevention, self-management, and informed choices that support well-being. Older Americans are vital to the workforce, bringing […]

Mother’s Day Crafting Inspiration With Thrifted Treasures from Goodwill®

By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro Mothers and grandmothers should be celebrated all throughout the year, and Mother’s Day provides a perfect reminder of that each May. The women in our families are often the glue that holds everything together and makes each day special. Whether it’s making sure everyone gets to school on time, that our […]

Goodwill on the Hill 2026: Elevating Workforce Solutions That Work

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Last week, more than 100 advocates including local Goodwill CEOs, leaders, board members and program participants from across the country gathered on Capitol Hill this April for Goodwill on the Hill 2026, meeting with over 200 Members of Congress and Congressional staff to advocate for workforce solutions that meet today’s economic realities. Throughout the day, […]

Spring Décor Refresh to Boost Your Mood and Cleaning Motivation

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By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro The groundhog may have seen his shadow, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get a head start on sweeping out the winter cobwebs and making room for spring. This year has been a particularly harsh winter for many of us. Record snowfalls hit areas of the country that […]

How to Spring Clean Your Career (Part One)

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By Richard Totten, Training Coordinator, Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC Clearing the Clutter in Your Career Journey Spring is in the air, and with it comes a familiar tradition in my house. Every year, we set out a couple of Goodwill® donation boxes in the front room and start going through closets, drawers and all the hidden corners […]

Be an Advocate and Participate in Goodwill’s Virtual Advocacy Day!

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On April 23rd, more than 100 leaders from local Goodwill organizations from across the United States are together on Capitol Hill, connecting with over 200 lawmakers and staff. Goodwill’s advocates are talking with lawmakers about workforce development system reforms and funding and Goodwill’s role in the circular economy. Most importantly, the Goodwill advocates are educating […]