Bill from Detroit, MI, asks "There's a check cashing and payday loan store near my office and it seems like an easy way to get quick cash. But my neighbor said she had trouble with the loan got there. What do you about payday loans."
Category: The Goodwill Blog
My Story: Vander Cherry
Vander saw his opportunities slowly fading away from him as a senior in high school. His teachers connected him with Goodwill's Project Search, which taught him the skills he needed to interview and land an internship. His last internship led to permanent employment. He credits Goodwill for helping him achieve things he once thought were impossible.
Bringing Thrift to the Masses: A New Take on Goodwill®
Take one amazing donated city space, add a cultural phenomenon, mix it with charitable organizations, throw in some spectacular secondhand goods and gently stir. BOOM! What you get is the sweet, sweet taste of Edited, Goodwill of Greater Washington’s three-day pop-up shop that earned rave reviews and temporarily drove hordes of shoppers to Chinatown in downtown DC this week.
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Automatic Spending Cuts Threaten Resources that Help People Find Jobs
At a time when unemployment remains high, resources that support workforce development and job training are an important part of the nation’s economic recovery and job creation effort. Unfortunately, automatic spending cuts, slated to take effect in January 2013, threaten to drastically reduce these resources, which support the efforts of local Goodwill® agencies in communities across the United States to help people who face employment challenges to find jobs and advance in careers.
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Seeking a Job? How to Market Yourself to Employers
Judy from Denton, TX, asks "I'm currently unemployed and looking for a job. I have a lot of great skills and experience, but I'm not very comfortable selling myself to potential employers. Any advice?"
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Denver Goodwill, CU-Boulder Collect 21 Tons of Donations during Campus Move Out
To keep unwanted college items out of landfills and put them in the hands of people who can use them, Goodwill Industries of Denver partners with local colleges and universities to set up Goodwill donation stations during move-out time. This spring, the agency partnered for the first time with the University of Colorado-Boulder Environmental Center, establishing 23 donation stations in the lobbies of the university’s residence halls, as well as near dumpsters.
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My Story: Jorge Nieves
Jorge was struggling in school and having a hard time at home when a Goodwill teacher recommended he join a mentorship program. Goodwill paired him with Nate who, like Jorge has interests in film and music. In addition to sharing hobbies, Nate helps Jorge stay on track in school. Jorge says, "My involvement with Nate and Goodwill has made me a better person."
Goodwill®, EEOC to Offer Webinar on Veterans’ Rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law 22 years ago. In an effort to provide guidance with regard to the ADA and its impact on the employment of veterans, Goodwill Industries International (GII) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will host a webinar July 31 at 2:00 EDT.
Don’t Sweat It! Tips for Keeping Cool While Staying in Dress Code
Mary from Sioux City, IA, asks, "My commute to in the summer is smoking hot, and not in a good way. But flip flops and tank tops are banned. How can I keep my cool and my job?"
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Don't Sweat It! Tips for Keeping Cool While Staying in Dress Code
Mary from Sioux City, IA, asks, "My commute to in the summer is smoking hot, and not in a good way. But flip flops and tank tops are banned. How can I keep my cool and my job?"
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CA Goodwill® Graduates First Health Care Interpreting Class
LiNKS Sign Language and Interpreting Services, a division of Goodwill Serving the People of Los Angeles County (CA), recently celebrated its first graduating class in health care interpreting training.
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My Story: Luis Miguel Soto
Before coming to Goodwill, Luis had a hard time finding a job with his disability and felt useless. He was referred to Goodwill and, after a year and a half, was placed in stable employment where he gets to help other people. He now feels his life has a purpose.
