Irene Hernandez was unemployed for 15 years while she cared for her three children at home. Then, as soon as grandchildren came into her life, she looked after them too. Now that her daughter can care for her own children, Irene decided to make positive changes in her life.
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Celebrate #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on September 20
Goodwill Industries International is excited to be part of a national effort to strengthen our democracy by registering voters on this year’s National Voter Registration Day, which will take place on September 20, 2022 and marks the 10th anniversary of this nationwide celebration.
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How to Integrate the Soft Style Trend into Your Child’s Back-to-School Wardrobe
Soft Style has been trending this year, making Easter basket pastels an all-season look. Synchronous with preppy, and inspired by vintage brands like Limited Too and Juicy Couture, Soft Style continues to trend for not only Gen Z, but also the younger generations.
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Building a Talent Pipeline During Workforce Development Month
Goodwill® is celebrating National Workforce Development Month throughout September. It is a time to recognize the significant impact made by workforce professionals in building a resiliently skilled and inclusive workforce by providing job seekers and career advancers with community-based training, employment, and support services.
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Back to School Shopping at the Columbus, OH Bins
Whenever I travel I love going to Goodwill stores in new areas. I’ve found some of my wardrobe staples while on trips. So, when I planned my last trip of the summer to visit my sister in Cincinnati, I knew Goodwill was going to be one of the key things we wrote into the itinerary.
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Spread the Word about the Affordable Connectivity Program
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of affordable high-speed internet service in many households across the country has made it difficult for millions of Americans to access virtual training, find jobs and build their digital skills.
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My Story: Wes Sawyer
Meet Wes Sawyer, Goodwill Industries International’s 2022 Kenneth Shaw Graduate of the Year.
Back to School, Back to Athleisure
Back to school wardrobe planning and shopping has always signified a time of transition for me. It’s a change from the freedom of summer to the regimented structure of classes.
I Thrifted My Engagement Shoot Dress at Goodwill – And it Looked Like a Million Bucks
There’s a beautiful, thrifted statement piece starring in photos of most of my recent special moments. My favorite Goodwill finds have helped me better celebrate some of the best days of my life – which makes it all the easier for me to celebrate National Thrift Shop Day on 8/17.
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Health, Climate, and Tax Package on Path to Becoming Law
At the time of this writing, the House is poised to pass a health, climate and tax package which recently cleared the Senate by a process known reconciliation which allowed the bill to pass with a simple majority and avoid a Republican filibuster.
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Goodwill Participates in Congressional Briefing on Fashion and the Environment
Goodwill Industries International (GII) recently had the honor of participating in a virtual Congressional briefing entitled, “Fashion and the Environment – How to Achieve a Circular Future”. Speakers discussed the fashion and apparel industry’s impacts on our climate and environment, how circular markets and sustainable economies can be part of the solution in the fight against climate change, and how good actors in the industries are leading the way with best practices and less carbon-intensive models.
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Opposites Are Trending for Back to School Style
By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro It’s always a surprise when back-to-school season is around the corner again. The summer months seem to go by the quickest — the days are full of a variety of activities and routines are set to the wayside for a couple of months. As it reaches the point where you finally
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