Since 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been observed every May to recognize the many contributions that older adults have made to our country and in their communities. Led by the Administration for Community Living, organizations, service providers, policymakers, community and business leaders, and individuals are celebrating OAM 2023 with the theme of Aging Unbound. OAM offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and how we all benefit when older adults remain engaged, independent, and included.
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New Workforce Initiatives Announced at Department of Labor’s Vision 2030 Conference
Goodwill Industries International representatives joined other stakeholders for an invitation only event focusing on how to leverage investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS), and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to develop talent pipelines and career pathways.
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Public Health Emergency Ends
As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) officially comes to an end, nonprofits may receive questions from program participants regarding the continuation of a number of benefits put in place during the pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, states and the federal government declared various types of emergencies, enacted multiple laws and issued numerous regulations. Some of these measures were tied directly to the (PHE) and therefore ended jointly.
Goodwill Week Celebrates the Power of Work
Every year during the first full week of May, local Goodwill® organizations across the U.S. and Canada celebrate Goodwill Week to shine a light on the Goodwill mission — transforming lives through the power of work.
Highlights from Goodwill® on the Hill
On Wednesday, April 19, more than 100 representatives from local Goodwill® organizations across the United States — including executives, board members, program participants, and other advocates — met with over 200 Members of Congress and staff for our Goodwill on the Hill event.
Be an Advocate and Participate in Goodwill’s Virtual Advocacy Day!
Today more than 100 Goodwill advocates 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, and the impact of tax policies on nonprofits. They will be educating Congress about the role that Goodwill plays in their community.
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Join Us Virtually for Goodwill® on the Hill
By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International On Wednesday, April 19, Goodwill leaders, employees, board members and program participants from across the United States will travel to Capitol Hill to advocate for the issues that matter most to local Goodwill organizations and the people they serve. For those who are unable
Providing a Second Chance for Success in April
Goodwill® believes that helping people who are involved with the criminal justice system find and retain high-quality jobs is essential to reducing recidivism, strengthening families, and empowering communities. More than 600,000 individuals are released from state and federal prisons every year. Most incarcerated people will return to their communities at some point, and many will confront barriers to employment, education, housing, and other basic needs.
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Goodwill Promotes Federal Funding Priorities with Lawmakers
Recently, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education held a Public Witness Day hearing to hear testimony from representatives of stakeholder groups on federal funding to support education, health care, workforce development, and social services in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill.
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Building Career Pathways for Youth
The youth workforce is often hardest hit during challenging economic times as many young people struggle to compete for employment opportunities. A 2022 report from Measure of America found that more than 4 million youth and young adults ages 16-24 are disconnected from school and the workforce.
Biden’s FY2024 Budget Proposal
The administration released its FY24 budget proposal with additional details to be announced next week. The proposal contains several increases to programs of importance to Goodwill and the people we serve.
Show your Support for the Charitable Act
The need for more charitable giving is not going away. From national disasters to social problems to economic hardship and workforce shortages and the need for more job training services, America is facing unprecedented challenges that nonprofit services can help to address.
