The administration recently submitted its FY23 budget proposal to Congress, outlining three core values: “fiscal responsibility, safety and security at home and abroad, and a commitment to building a better America.” The $5.8 trillion proposal budget details for the President’s “Unity Agenda” announced at the State of the Union in February, which aims to tackle the opioid crisis, bolster the mental health system, and fund research for his Cancer Moonshot program. However, the administration declined to outline the costs of elements from the president’s signature Build Back Better (BBB) bill as negotiations may continue. Instead, the proposal includes a placeholder for further action in the form of a “deficit-neutral reserve fund” to pay for key components of what was in the BBB, without providing specifics on the costs of such proposals – such as restarting the Child Tax Credit, Universal Pre-K, or fighting climate change.
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Be an Advocate and Participate in Goodwill’s Virtual Advocacy Day
Today, nearly 100 Goodwill advocates including organization presidents and CEOs, mission leaders, communication professionals, volunteer board members, and more will meet virtually with hundreds of lawmakers and staff to discuss investments in America’s workers; changes to the workforce development system; and the impact of tax policies on nonprofits. They will be educating Congress about the role that Goodwill plays in their community.
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Score Spring Style Trends at Goodwill
Is it just me, or does the first warm day get you excited to shop for spring trends? In New York City, Fashion Week just ended, getting everyone excited for fall and winter styles for the upcoming year. This was the first time I’d had the chance to go to some shows in person since 2020, so it was especially exciting to see the fashion community showing up dressed to the nines in some awesome looks that showed they were also ready for spring.
Federal Funding for FY22 is Enacted
Approximately six months into Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), Congress passed an omnibus appropriations bill, funding the government for the remainder of the year, which ends on September 30. Until this point, the government had been running on a series of short-term continuing resolutions, the last of which was set to expire on March 11. While the House and Senate passed the measure before the deadline, another short-term resolution was put in place until March 15 to allow time to prepare the bill for the President’s signature.
A Moment of Reflection and Celebration
Over the past two years, COVID has had a drastic impact on our lives, livelihood and economy contributing to a loss of jobs, security, and nearly one million lives nationally. While we take a moment and reflect on what was lost during this time, it is important to celebrate what we’ve been able to accomplish together.
Youngstown Radio Reading Service Celebrates 30 Years at Goodwill
This month, the Youngstown Radio Reading Service (YRRS) is celebrating its 30-year anniversary at Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries. YRRS is a special nonprofit radio station dedicated to providing independent access to information for people who are blind or print impaired.
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Highlights from the State of the Union
In his first State of the Union Address, President Biden had to balance discussing major challenges — both foreign and domestic — while noting points of optimism and hope where there can be bipartisan agreement on how to move the nation forward as the pandemic begins to subside.
In Northwest Ohio, Goodwill Good Rides Gets People to Work
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, Inc. officially launched its newest workforce development program Good Rides on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Good Rides is a workforce development program designed to help individuals facing transportation barriers getting to and from work.
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Shutdown Averted…Again
Congress reached a bipartisan agreement to extend government funding from February 18 to March 11. The stopgap funding measure gives appropriators more time to draft and enact a final omnibus government funding bill for FY 2022 which began last October and ends September 30, 2022.
Horizon Goodwill Industries to Open Grocery Store in Food Desert
Horizon Goodwill Industries (HGI) recently announced it received a $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation to help create a full-service grocery store for the entire downtown area of Hagerstown, MD, which the USDA has defined as a “food desert.”
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A Romantic Valentine’s Date Night That Won’t Break the Bank
As February 14th approaches, retail stores are shouting reminders from pink and red window displays to not forget to pick up something special for your special someone. The sentiment to spoil your loved ones is something to consider all throughout the year, not just one day! This means thinking about how your actions or gift might go further than just one night and have a lasting impact. Try gifting from the heart this year, thinking about experiences and sentiment more so than material items.
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Tell Congress to Support Investments in Workforce Development
It is clear that the Build Back Better Act passed by the House will not garner the 50 Democrat votes needed to pass the Senate as written. As Congress continues to negotiate a parred back version of the bill, it is critical that a strong investment in workforce development remains.
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