Category: The Goodwill Blog

Goodwill Niagara (St. Catherines, ON) was recently awarded a Green Nonprofit Award at the Niagara Regional Environmental Awards. St. Catharines City Councillor Sal Sorrento and Regional Chair Alan Caslin presented the award to the Goodwill’s Board Chair Stan Pride. The Goodwill was recognized for furthering recycling efforts in Niagara by selling, exchanging and distributing recycle boxes, green bins and kitchen catchers. The agency’s partnership with the Niagara Region is a vital one that helps create awareness for the need to recycle as much as possible on a daily basis. These resources are available at the Goodwill’s stores in St. Catharines.

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Throughout the year, I look forward to summertime. Not only for the obvious reasons: the warmth, the sun, and the generally leisurely attitude that many people adopt, but also because summer brings trips to the ocean. I realize, of course, that we could go to the ocean any day, but what is the fun in going when it’s cold out? It’s summer now, so the time has come for this girl to plan a trip to the seaside!

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While job seekers will always need a good résumé and cover letter, increasing numbers of job applicants are creating digital portfolios to showcase their experience and skills. A digital portfolio can make sure that hiring managers see relevant, work-appropriate information if they research you, too. Here are five steps to consider when creating your digital portfolio.

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In just a couple of days, Americans will celebrate the 239th year since members of the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. Arguably the most famous statement within this revered document is the notion that all people are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

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In early June 2015, Kristian Bush appeared at a Nashville, TN area Goodwill store for a special meet and greet with employees and donors.

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With Independence Day right around the corner, you may be looking for new and exciting ways to celebrate. Of course, a parade and fireworks are traditional, but don’t forget to dress up your self and your home!

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Perhaps it can only be true in Washington, DC, that not losing is considered winning. In the face of mounting debt, a stubbornly high deficit, and an economy still struggling to grow fast enough to add enough jobs, Congress is keeping a tight grip on spending.

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Just about everybody has to deal with a bad boss at some point in their career, but whether you succeed in the job depends on satisfying your supervisor. Here are some tips for dealing with a problematic manager.

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Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region (Tacoma, WA) is piloting an innovative program called Inside Out for offenders trapped in a cycle of dependence within our prison systems. The program offers solutions and a second chance to many in need who end up in prison, returning to the streets only to seek re-incarceration as their only option.

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After the first proper introduction of what Goodwill does – I was hooked. I had no idea that every item I donated went to create job training and placement. Now, since I am trained to be a Goodwill Ambassador (volunteer), I am able to tell even more people about the amazing ways Goodwill creates a more employable community.

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As I’m sure you already know, this Sunday is Father’s Day. It marks the 40th year that my Dad has been celebrated and the first year that we’ll be celebrating my husband. As such, I’ve been reflecting on what I appreciate most about these two special dads and how best to show them my gratitude.

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As I’m sure you already know, this Sunday is Father’s Day. It marks the 40th year that my Dad has been celebrated and the first year that we’ll be celebrating my husband. As such, I’ve been reflecting on what I appreciate most about these two special dads and how best to show them my gratitude.

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