I love the utilitarian look of industrial interior design. It seems like peppering my home with sturdy, durable pieces somehow grounds the space so I love to add pipes, cement, and wood accents when I can. For that worn look that adds authenticity to industrial pieces, buying or creating your own décor in this style from second-hand goods is really the best way to go. Don’t you think that one of the best aspects of industrial décor is that everything seems to have a story? Why not start with items that have already lived before you bought them then do some updates to make them your own?
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Beyond Election 2016: Opportunities for Advocacy Success
Regardless of the outcome, this year's election was hard on our country. There are a number of unknowns concerning what the results at the federal, state, and local levels will mean for the interests of Goodwill®, the charitable sector, and those we serve. What we do know is that there is an abundance of opportunity.
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This Election Year, What Matters Most?
There are a great number of issues that Congress and a new Administration will have to address – issues that affect local Goodwill organizations and the people they serve. Yet, it could be argued that the majority of the three Presidential debates focused on delivering one-liners that were played over and over again by major news networks, rather than focusing on substantive issues.
My Story: Jody Mooney
Within 90 days, I lost everything but my life. I lost my career as an executive with the Jacksonville (FL) Chamber of Commerce, my car and my apartment. I now see how mental issues plus my hedonistic, promiscuous lifestyle led me to this point. I struggled with addiction for a decade.
Five Questions About Health Care Benefits Answered
If you haven’t selected an insurance plan before, you may be confused about where to start. Listed below are the answers to five common questions about choosing a health care plan.
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Curating a Capsule Wardrobe Closet
Have you heard about capsule wardrobes yet? I hadn’t until recently, but I think I’ve just identified my big year-end goal: to create a minimalist closet that works for my style, my lifestyle, and in which every single item feels like a perfect 10. If I plan it well, nearly every piece of clothing will complement the others saving me tons of time getting ready in the morning. Since I’ll be working with a structured number of pieces, my closet will finally have a little breathing room instead of feeling messy and cramped! Interested in joining me? Here’s a little more about the process.
The Advantages of Voting for Individuals and Nonprofits
Learn more about the benefits of voting for voters and nonprofits in addition to how Goodwill® has been engaged in this year's election process.
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How Is Your Company Changing Lives?
What is typically considered when measuring business success? Most business professionals are accustomed to evaluating success based on revenue, customer conversions, website traffic and perhaps even audience impressions. But have you ever tracked success based on how responsible your brand is in creating social value?
Design Classics Await at Goodwill®
Some things never change—and for good reason! When a design is neutral enough to compliment a wide array of lifestyles and personality types, but unique enough to not just blend in, that perfect element won’t soon go out of style. Today, let’s celebrate some of the greatest designs of all time the same way we celebrate everything else… by thrifting, of course!
Creating Meaningful Movements for Good
Unilever marketing director and mastermind behind Vaseline's Healing Project, Kathleen Dunlop says that brands must, "Give people a reason (to care)and a way (to get involved)" when tackling social good. In order to earn consumer and employee engagement, it's not enough for companies to simply cut a check anymore. Effectiveness soars when brands authentically engage people in a social movement.
My Story: Amber Thompson
I am Amber Thompson, a lead worker at the Rappahannock Goodwill Laundry, and I am dedicated to my career here! I began training more than 10 years ago as a transitional employment student right out of high school. I was very shy and didn’t talk much at first but with the help of my job coach I started talking to my coworkers.
Thrifty Life Hacks 101
Sometimes life can be hard. If we’re lucky, we get to fill our days with family and friends in a home we’ve thoughtfully decorated (with unique thrifted finds, of course!). If we work hard, we can take pride in a job well-done. But between all of the commuting, cleaning, cleaning, etc., a breath of relief is very welcome. That’s where saving time and energy with a few life hacks can really help! Here are some of our favorite tricks for making life work for you
