One of the best things about shopping at Goodwill is experiencing the search for the unexpected. There are so many possibilities within the shelves and racks of a Goodwill store, and sometimes the surprising item you find could be a new wardrobe staple or the foundation for your next go-to outfit.
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Six Types of Pay Raises You Can Receive
To be successful in getting a raise or promotion, you must know when the time is right, and you must ask and negotiate properly. Employers give pay raises for a number of common reasons. Keep these types of raises in mind when you’re considering asking for an increase.
These Spring Décor Trends Will Help Brighten Your Day, Every Day
There’s a special brightness that comes along as the seasons start to shift. Thoughts of spring often bring up more sunshine, fresh air, and even a more positive outlook. As we approach the kickoff of the new season, there’s no better way to prepare than to consider a design refresh to bring new spring trends into your home.
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Biden’s FY2024 Budget Proposal
The administration released its FY24 budget proposal with additional details to be announced next week. The proposal contains several increases to programs of importance to Goodwill and the people we serve.
Practice Executive Presence This International Women’s Day with a Goodwill Power Outfit
This International Women’s Day, take some time to write down what makes you feel confident on a piece of paper and a couple steps you can take to do more of whatever that is. One thing that helps me get into a “girl boss” mindset is putting on a power outfit that makes me feel good, look good, and boosts my confidence.
My Story: Shaheera Alnatshia
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Goodwill has changed the lives of many remarkable women who have gone though our various programs. One such woman is Shaheera Alnatshia.
Swing Into Spring With A Mood-Boosting Closet Cleanout
It can be inevitable. The buildup of bulky sweaters, though there’s only a handful you wear regularly on rotation. The piles of shoes that you bought because they looked pretty in the store, but haven’t found the right event to wear them to. The overall clutter that takes over your closet, transforming it away from a functional space to more of a curated dumping ground. But, it doesn’t have to be this way!
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Show your Support for the Charitable Act
The need for more charitable giving is not going away. From national disasters to social problems to economic hardship and workforce shortages and the need for more job training services, America is facing unprecedented challenges that nonprofit services can help to address.
How Paying it Forward Can Shift Your Energy
February may be a short month, but it’s full of the best holidays. It’s best known as the month to celebrate love, but also giving to others. February 17th was Random Acts of Kindness Day, an awareness day to celebrate kindness and encourage a pay-it-forward mentality.
Ask Congress to Support the JOBS Act
The bipartisan Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2023 (H.R. 793/S. 161) was recently reintroduced in the House and Senate. If enacted, federal Pell Grant eligibility would be expanded to high-quality, short-term job training programs.
Career and Technical Education Offers a Pathway to Good Jobs
Access to continued education and training beyond high school has become essential to achieving a rewarding career with family-sustaining wages for most Americans. However, the continuing crisis of college affordability and debt has created a high barrier to enrollment and completion in traditional higher education for many low-income students from underserved communities.
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How to Elevate Your Spring Home Décor with Greenery this Spring
The countdown has begun for when the sun will start to set later than five and you won’t need to bundle up in half a closet full of layers to go outside for a quick walk. Slowly but surely spring is on its way! In anticipation, traditions like closet cleanouts are starting to become top of mind again as we start pining for warm weather outfits and days spent outside.
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