On Thursday, April 18, advocates from more than 40 local Goodwills around the country — including executives, board members, program participants, and others — met with over 200 Members of Congress and staff for our annual Goodwill on the Hill event. Advocates discussed four key topics including: protecting federal funding for job-training and workforce development programs; expanding the charitable giving deduction to all taxpayers; reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and the role Goodwill plays in textile recycling.
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Combat Plastic Pollution by Shopping at Goodwill® First
April is Earth Month, a time to put the spotlight on the most pressing issues facing our environment and make a commitment to action that mitigates them. Earth Month is the perfect excuse to celebrate the beauty of our planet and reflect on how we are impacting it in our daily lives.
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Celebrate World Book Day With Goodwill by Giving Great Books a New Chapter
Books are one of life’s greatest joys. Turning the pages brings you into a story, takes you on an adventure, allows you to travel and opens you up to experiences through the lens of the characters in a way that you may never have the chance to do in your own life. World Book Day is dedicated to books, authors and creativity.
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Be an Advocate and Participate in Goodwill’s Virtual Advocacy Day!
Today Goodwill advocates from around the country including organization Presidents and CEO, mission leaders, communication professionals, volunteer board members and more, will meet with hundreds of lawmakers and staff to discuss investments in America’s workers, changes to the workforce development system, the impact of tax policies on nonprofits, and Goodwills’ role in textile recycling.
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How to Speak with Confidence and Make a Good Pitch
Within this blog, you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of making a good pitch at work with confidence. If you’re interested in learning more about best practices for influencing change, expressing ideas to your superiors or addressing challenges with which you have unique experience, keep reading.
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Be a Virtual Advocate During Goodwill on the Hill
On Thursday, April 18th, 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.
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Blooms and Bridal: Thrifted Spring Wedding Shower Inspiration from a Trip to Goodwill®
Love is in the air this spring. After we turned back the clocks, the countdown began for warm weather wedding season. There’s no better way to celebrate the bride in your life than with a whimsical wedding shower, complete with a radiant spring aesthetic.
Second Chance Month 2024
Many people who have been involved in the criminal justice system, particularly those reentering their communities after a period of incarceration, will face challenges securing safe housing, enrolling in education and training, accessing basic services, and getting a good job.
Last-Minute Easter Basket Finds at Goodwill
Holidays have a tendency to sneak up on us and sometimes finding the time to craft a personalized gift can be difficult. Easter is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate loved ones and the children in your life than with a thoughtful, affordable, and eco-friendly Easter basket that you can fill with thrifted treasures.
Congress Finalizes FY24 Funding
After months of contentious negotiations and multiple short-term extensions, Congress has finally completed its work on Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding. The federal government had been operating under a series of stopgap continuing resolutions, the last of which was set to expire on March 22.
My Goodwill Story: Dekota
As we commemorated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March, it's essential to recognize stories of inclusion, empowerment and the remarkable achievements of individuals like Dekota. His journey with Goodwill Industries of Arkansas exemplifies the transformative impact of providing opportunities and support to individuals with disabilities, reaffirming the importance of inclusivity in our communities.
Résumés Reloaded: Best Practices for the Modern Job Market (Your Résumé Best Practices)
In today's competitive job market, it is essential to have a résumé that will stand out. Your résumé is not just a list of jobs you have had. It is like a poster advertising you. It shows off your work history and skills. This blog will give you best practices on making a résumé that will get you noticed!
