Al immigrated to the United States in 1989 and faced not only family hardships but retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic eye disease that caused him to lose his vision. Even with a graduate degree, he faced struggles finding a job due to his disability. With support from Goodwill, Al wsa connected to a job at a NY law firm and is now independent and self-sufficient.
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This Father's Day, Give Dad the Gift of a Clean Garage
As we celebrate Fathers’ Day, why not help Dad get organized? Whether he has a workbench area, gardening and lawn equipment, sports equipment, or fishing gear, Dad probably has an interest in getting the garage straightened up this season.
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This Father’s Day, Give Dad the Gift of a Clean Garage
As we celebrate Fathers’ Day, why not help Dad get organized? Whether he has a workbench area, gardening and lawn equipment, sports equipment, or fishing gear, Dad probably has an interest in getting the garage straightened up this season.
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Turn Thrifted Office Supplies into Functional Home Decor
The allure of office supplies always sucks me in. There’s so much promise in organizational items, and when I look at blank notebooks, clipboards and pencil boxes, I always feel as though it’s time to get my life organized. Of course, it never turns out as tidy as I think it will, but I’ve found that even a couple of little updates to the home can make me feel instantly different. In this post, I’ll be sharing a few ways that you can alter a clipboard to be appropriate at home as well as the office.
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Act Now! Urge House to Support Job Training Programs
Attention Goodwill® supporters! U.S. House of Representative members need to hear from YOU about protecting funding for job training programs that support Goodwill’s efforts to help people to find jobs and advance in careers.
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On the Move? Tips for Finding a Job as a Military Spouse
Rachel from Houston, TX, asks, “My husband is on active duty. I want to work, but employers don’t like it that I’m unsure where we’ll be in six months. Any advice?”
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Goodwill® Affirms Commitment to Youth Education, Employment
At least one in six youth ages 16-24 — or more than 6.7 million young people — are unemployed and not in school. In December 2010, President Obama called upon 25 leaders, including Goodwill Industries International President and CEO Jim Gibbons, from the private, nonprofit and government sectors to address key community challenges and create opportunities for these youth and help them find paths to training, support and jobs.
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My Story: Eureeka Jackson
Eureeka became the primary caregiver for her sisters after her grandmother passed away. She entered vocational rehabilitation training at Goodwill, which helped her eventually gain a full-time position at the agency. She is now proud to be able to provide for her sisters and is working towards a college degree as a medical assistant.
Four Father’s Day Gifts You Can Make with Goodwill® Finds
This Father's Day, why not depart from the run-of-the-mill gifts you can grab in any superstore and instead give dad a one-of-a-kind present that also gives back to your community? Here at Goodwill®, we've combed the web for the best Father's Day DIY projects you can make with everyday items found on our store shelves.
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Four Father's Day Gifts You Can Make with Goodwill® Finds
This Father's Day, why not depart from the run-of-the-mill gifts you can grab in any superstore and instead give dad a one-of-a-kind present that also gives back to your community? Here at Goodwill®, we've combed the web for the best Father's Day DIY projects you can make with everyday items found on our store shelves.
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Support Job Training? Let Senate Appropriators Hear Your Voice
On June 12, the Senate Appropriations Committee is expected to take up the bill that provides funding for the important job training programs for youth, adult and dislocated workers. Goodwill needs your help to urge Senate appropriators to support this urgent funding.
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Received a Job Offer? Now Negotiate Your Salary
Cornell from Milwaukee, WI, asks, “I’ve been out of work, but I think I will get an offer soon. Any tips for negotiating a salary?”
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