October 16 and 17 marked World Food Day and the International Day to Eradicate Poverty, respectively. The commemorative events give us a moment this week to reflect on the tools and policies needed to help more Americans get on the path to safe, stable and successful futures with a goal of ending hunger and extreme poverty by 2030. Both instances have decreased in the past five years – but if we intend to meet the eradication goal, we need to pick up the pace.
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Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Brand with Corporate Partnerships
In today’s business world, it’s essential to create authentic and valuable partnerships. Corporations want to align with innovative, mission-driven nonprofits that can help meet their corporate social responsibility (CSR) or sustainability goals. At the same time, nonprofits and mission-driven organizations look to pair with corporations that can offer brand visibility and help make investments in their unique causes.
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Enhance Your Nonprofit's Brand with Corporate Partnerships
In today’s business world, it’s essential to create authentic and valuable partnerships. Corporations want to align with innovative, mission-driven nonprofits that can help meet their corporate social responsibility (CSR) or sustainability goals. At the same time, nonprofits and mission-driven organizations look to pair with corporations that can offer brand visibility and help make investments in their unique causes.
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Leave Your Mark (Part 2): Ideas for Updating Thrifted Items with a Sharpie
Last winter we had tons of fun exploring the different delights you can doodle on with Sharpies, everything from dishware to baby onesies, but – to my surprise – the more I browse the internet, the more brilliant permanent marker DIY ideas I find! So I thought it was about time that we revisit this remarkable tool and all of the customization possibilities it offers to thrifty Goodwill® shoppers!
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Do You Remember Your First Job?
Lack of prior work experience can be a huge hindrance for young people seeking employment. Find out how Goodwill® is working to support the #FirstJob Hiring and Recruiting Compact, a new initiative from the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education, so that youth can gain the skills and experiences needed to advance in their own careers.
Managing Finances if You Have an Irregular Income
You may have faced weeks and months when it was difficult to make ends meet. With a little planning and some discipline, you can take the guesswork out of paying bills on time and saving for the future.
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My Story: Jose Luis Robledo
I found myself at my lowest point when I lost my father while still in high school. As a result, I felt the burden of needing to step up and fill my father’s shoes by taking care of my mom. Unfortunately, medical issues made this difficult for me to do. Eventually, I was told I was disabled and unable to work so I attempted to get on disability income with no success.
Direct Deposit, a Smart and Easy Way to Protect Your Paycheck
Direct deposit—or the electronic transfer of your paycheck from your employer directly into your personal checking or savings account—is a smart idea for several reasons.
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Working an Emergency Fund into Your Budget
When planning your monthly budget, it may seem difficult just to make ends meet, let alone save for emergencies. But life is full of unexpected surprises that can leave you stranded financially.
Setting Smart Financial Goals
When taking control of your finances, it’s helpful to set financial goals to keep you on track and build your confidence. Goals that are S.M.A.R.T.—specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely—lead to greater success.
Goodwill® Advocates for People with Disabilities During NDEAM
Goodwill® recognizes and commemorates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October and urges all employers, including the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to hire people with disabilities. As an advocate, you can explore ideas that can be implemented in your workplace and community to raise awareness.
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DIY Ghostbusters Proton Pack
When you’re in need of an awesome Halloween costume idea, who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS! Super inspired by Evette Rios’s awesome Ghostbusters costumes (#squadgoals), I decided to make my own proton pack. I mean, when one of my favorite childhood movies is rebooted with several of my favorite actresses, what else am I to do? Dress up as a Ghostbuster for Halloween, of course! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered, too – here’s my secret to creating a DIY proton pack so you can take Halloween by storm this year.
