More than half of the governors of states, territories and commonwealths have outlined their priorities for 2024 in state of the state or commonwealth addresses, as well as inaugural addresses for new and re-elected governors, with several more anticipated over the next few weeks. The nation’s governors are nearly evenly split between the two parties, with 27 Republicans and 23 Democrats holding office as of January 8, 2024. Eleven states will hold gubernatorial elections this year. Read more about the themes of interest to Goodwill and the people we serve.
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Goodwill® is a One-Stop-Shop for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, a day to celebrate love — whether for others, yourself or both. While it can be easy to get last-minute gifts — cue the cliche chocolate, flowers and card combination — it can mean even more to put a little bit of extra thought into it. If you’re looking for unique, budget-friendly gifts that can help you express your love for someone, check out your favorite Goodwill® store. Don’t forget to pick up a festive, thrifted outfit while you’re there!
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Remote Work: The Good, the Bad and How to Find What You’re Looking For
The world of work has transformed rapidly in the last three years. The COVID-19 pandemic served as an unexpected remote work experiment worldwide. Many employers discovered that on-site presence was not always necessary for productivity.
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Congress Approves Federal Funding Extension
Congress averted a partial government shutdown again, and this time we have mother nature to thank in part. With a snowstorm in the DC area impacting lawmakers’ ability to return home, the Senate and House passed a stopgap funding measure on the same day, pushing the January 19 and February 2 shutdown deadlines to March 1 and 8.
My Goodwill Story: Desteny Malone
Resilience, determination and the unwavering pursuit of dreams. Those values are core to how Desteny lives her life today. As a young single mother who didn’t finish high school, she faced numerous challenges, but she refused to let adversity define her path. Instead, she found the Young Adult Opportunity Center (YAOC) at Goodwill Kentucky (Louisville) and began her journey toward success.
Navigating the Job Market: Your Easy Guide to Job Search Best Practices
Hello readers. In this blog, we will talk about how to search for jobs. There are many ways to do so, and some ways are better than others. Stay tuned for job search tips and tricks!
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Congress Returns with a Short Window to Accomplish Goals
Congress returned from the holiday recess and attempted to pick up where they left off, focusing on measures to fund the government with deadlines fast approaching.
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My Goodwill Story: Ayanna Scott
The job search can be difficult for anyone; the pressure of an interview, the financial worry and even the process of finding the right fit are daunting. For some, that process is compounded by other struggles. Ayanna was searching for a job and coming up empty-handed, partly because of her past involvement with justice.
How Everyone Can Benefit from Time Management and Effective Communication at Work
Many of us struggle to finding enough time at work to get everything done. This blog covers the importance of time management and communication in making your job more manageable. How can you implement these skills in the workplace? How and why should you use these strategies? Will they even be helpful? What about the impact on your work performance? To learn more, keep reading.
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My Goodwill Story: Tyler
Tyler was looking for a new job. He didn’t just want any job. He wanted what many of us search for: a job with good pay and healthcare benefits. For Tyler, that search had an extra requirement. He needed a job that could accommodate his hearing impairment. He wasn’t quite sure where to start, but then his mom recommended he check out Goodwill.
Year in Review
As the first year of the 118th Congress comes to an end there have been numerous reports highlighting that this Congress has been on a sluggish pace in passing legislation and has been the least productive since the Great Depression. In this polarized environment it can feel at times that our advocacy efforts are not making an impact.
Holiday Shopping Has Never Been Easier: Find Meaningful Gifts for the Whole Family at Goodwill
As the holidays approach, the present shopping season is in full swing. Department store lines are long enough to wrap around the racks, and prices are higher with inflation despite the sales and deals being advertised. Holiday shopping can be stressful, especially when you’re shopping for multiple people. It can be exhausting to go from store to store looking for the perfect gift. Not to mention expensive! If there was only one store that could have something special for everyone at a fraction of retail prices… that’s where Goodwill fits in.
