I have been given a second chance. I’m trying to correct things and I think God put me here for a reason. I love life now. They told me I would never work, but I’ve been at Goodwill Industries of Forth Worth for almost two years. They told me I wouldn’t drive; I have a van in the parking lot. They told me that I wouldn’t live alone; I have been living alone in an apartment. When I first came to Goodwill, I didn’t know anything about computers. With training and patience from the staff at Goodwill, I learned how to work with hard drives and refurbish computers.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
Upcycling a Metal Rolling Cart in Four Easy Steps
Pick out some paint and gather your brushes, painter’s tape, steel wool, a dust mask and coarse sandpaper. Then head to Goodwill (where the dollars you spend will provide individuals with opportunities to turn jobs into careers) to look for a metal cart of your own.
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Still Aching After the Recession
We have fairly conclusive proof that having survived “The Recession” many Americans are having to go through that long climb back up the ladder. That means taking jobs that pay much lower than those many held before 2008. Much lower apparently.
Take Age Out of the Equation to Be a Good Manager
Dione from Worcester, MA, asks, "I'm a new manager and the person who will report to me is significantly older than me. How can I make sure this relationship goes smoothly?"
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Boston Goodwill Engages Individuals with Disabilities Through Music Therapy
Morgan Memorial Goodwill (Boston) has teamed up with the Community Music Center of Boston to provide music therapy to people with disabilities.
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Goodwill Rembrandt Gets an Updated Makeover
Shelly Leer gives an old Rembrandt print new life with some spray paint and a Goodwill frame.
Tomorrow’s Economic Crisis Is Today’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
Today's youth need the skills and experience gained in part-time jobs to drive their future careers and our economy.
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Use Keywords to Help Your Résumé Stand Out
Tamlin from Venice Beach, CA, asks, "My friend is helping me with my résumé and told me I need better keywords about myself and my past jobs. I don't even know what that means or where to start. Help?"
Muskegon Goodwill Receives Award for Financial Literacy Game
Goodwill Industries of Western Michigan's (Muskegon) award-winning financial literacy card game challenges players to make choices between needs and wants. Participants of the Goodwill's MoneyWorks program play the game to spur discussions about and reinforce the ideas of budgeting and planning for the unexpected.
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My Story – Cristina Pastor
After getting laid off in Florida, Cristina Pastor moved to Buffalo, NY, to be near family. Goodwill Industries of Western New York helped her find a job with regular daytime hours that gives her plenty of time with her five children.
For What It’s Worth—The House Budget Resolution
Last week, the GOP-led House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that would seem to balance the budget by gutting domestic discretionary spending, boosting military spending, cutting taxes for the wealthiest and raising them for working Americans. In fact, the Ryan Budget Resolution cuts discretionary programs more deeply than the continuation of sequestration would, by a whopping $791 billion.
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Is Freelancing Right for You?
Mitch from Arlington, TX asks, “I haven’t had a lot of success finding traditional work—I'm thinking about quitting and trying to freelance instead. My parents think this is a terrible idea. What do you think?"
