In March 2022, Roberta Horner found herself seeking a new beginning. She had worked in factories for many years, but she recently started experiencing health issues that kept her from continuing in this line of work. Roberta was living in Harmony House, a shelter for women seeking housing and hope, where she heard about a Goodwill program that helps older adults get back into the workforce and build new skills.
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Goodwill Hunting – New With Tags Sustainable Gifting Edition
If your wallet hasn’t had time to catch up since the last holiday, know you’re not alone and that Goodwill has your back. The secret to great sustainable gifting on a budget? Thrifting new with tags items for a fraction of the price.
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Easy DIY Thanksgiving Family Craft – Gratitude Box
Holidays are the perfect time for family and friends to gather and spend quality time together. Whether most of your family lives in different areas, or if you all live within the same neighborhood, there is a special atmosphere that holidays create that make the day different than any other.
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The Easy DIY Place Setting That Will Make Hosting Thanksgiving A Breeze
Holidays are an amazing opportunity to spend time with friends and family. They’re also the time when DIY crafting can come in handy to make hosting a group of loved ones even more special.
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Apprenticeship Programs Offer a Pathway to Good Jobs
Apprenticeship programs are a proven training model and provide a critical talent pipeline to address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges, such as rebuilding vital infrastructure, promoting advanced manufacturing, expanding the green energy economy, and ensuring equitable access to career opportunities in in-demand industries.
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My Story: Sheila Gilmore
After 20 years of military service and earning a four-year degree, Sheila Gilmore never imagined it would be difficult to get a job. She had a 15-year employment gap on her resume, which reflected the time she was a stay-at-home mom, and the journey to find employment was rocky, but never gave up on her job search. Her perseverance as well as her dedication and passion for serving others helped her achieve her career goals despite the set backs.
Celebrating American Democracy: Let’s Get #VoteReady!
On Tuesday November 8, millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their ballots, effectively electing all 435 House of Representatives members, 34 senators, 36 governors, and many more elected officials. Your vote is your voice and your power. Some elections have been decided by only six votes.
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Goodwill Industries International Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The observance was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline Looms Near
If you have a federal student loan and work in government or a non-profit, the scariest thing that can happen to you on Halloween is missing out on debt relief via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) limited PSLF waiver.
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DIY Halloween Costume Inspiration for Your Four-Legged Friends
It’s never too early to start thinking about what you might dress up as for Halloween, especially if your goal is to thrift and DIY costumes for you and your furry friends. There are so many options to show off your costume look – while on a walk around town trick-or-treating with little kids, giving out candy at your own home, or at a neighborhood pet parade.
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Commerce Department Summit Highlights Community Investments and Partnerships
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently hosted the first national summit of community organizations to promote the relaunch of the department’s Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke at the event and urged community-based organizations to take an active role in implementing major new federal investments in infrastructure, broadband, digital equity, and manufacturing in their communities.
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This Two-Minute DIY Hack Can Help Transform Your Living Space for Halloween
Spooky season is upon us! It seems like the day the seasons officially shifted into autumn was when the weather changed as if on cue. The time has come to welcome all things fall into our homes, and that includes kicking off decorations for Halloween.
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