Many nonprofits including Goodwill spent the week analyzing the scope of President Trump’s executive orders, assessing the impact of the temporary freeze in federal funding, looking at ways in which federally funded programs align with the new administration’s priorities, and monitoring court cases while still executing on our mission and serving our communities.
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Indulge Your Wardrobe in Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse
Keeping with tradition, we got the annual announcement of Pantone’s Color of The Year for 2025: Mocha Mousse. Following 2023’s color Viva Magenta during the year of Barbie and 2024’s Peach Fuzz, Mocha Mousse is a departure from what we’ve been seeing. For me, it symbolizes a collective global desire for comfort — think of the palette of some favorite comfort foods like chocolate and coffee. As you might guess, I like to combine these sweet little treats with my hobby of secondhand shopping. That makes it easy to add some soft comfort to your wardrobe and home without breaking the bank or buying something new just to fit a trend.
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Maneuvering Through Organizational Restructuring and Occupational Changes
Change at work and in life is often unavoidable. This post will discuss various types of change at work and explain how best to navigate through these shifts while you adapt to new realities. If you are interested in learning more about this topic or find yourself wanting to prepare for any such occurrences happening at your place of work — now or in the future — please continue reading.
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President Trump’s Second First Week
President Trump wasted no time settling back into the oval office, issuing more than 40 executive orders (EOs) in his first week of his second administration. During his first term, Trump signed 14 executive orders and memoranda over his first week. The broad range of issues covered by the actions of interest to Goodwill and the people we serve include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; government grants and contracts; civic engagement; and immigration. Some EOs may not take effect immediately and some face legal challenges.
My Goodwill Story – Chauniece
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to honor the incredible impact mentors have on our lives. This month, we celebrate the journey of Chauniece, a young woman who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve her dreams, thanks to her determination and support from Goodwill of Kentucky's The Spot and the Thrive program.
How to Advance Your Career by Developing New Skills
There are several tactics available to increase your knowledge base and develop new capabilities that can elevate your career prospects. Additionally, it explores the ways in which various types of skills-building and professional development can not only benefit your current work responsibilities but also be utilized to further your career advancement in the future.
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Meet the New Faces and New Leaders Tackling Workforce Policy in Congress
The 119th Congress welcomes 65 freshman members of the House of Representatives and 12 new Senators. In some of the key congressional committees that oversee federal workforce and employment policies, these freshman lawmakers have joined their ranks as veteran members have taken on new roles.
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Warm Up in Style with Affordable Winter Coats from Goodwill®
One of my absolute favorite things to buy at the thrift store is winter coats. Growing up, I always hated how I had only two choices in winter coats. I would have to cover up my different outfits with the same thing every day. My parents would buy me a ski jacket for outdoor activities and a dress coat that I would wear for church and school. While it was the logical and financially responsible decision for a parent to make, I simply hated the lack of variety that winter would bring.
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119th Congress Begins with New Priorities and Unfinished Business
The 119th Congress gaveled into session on January 3 as lawmakers returned to Washington with a long list of unfinished legislative business and new policy priorities to tackle in the coming months. Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown in late December by passing a stopgap continuing resolution to fund the government through March 14.
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My Goodwill Story – Arquimedes
As we celebrate another New Year, many of us reflect on the past and set goals for the future. It’s a time for new beginnings and self-improvement. As you think about what you want this year to hold, we want to share the story of Arquimedes and his transformative journey with Goodwill Industries of Southwest
My New Year’s Resolution for a Sustainable, Designer Future
The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on the previous year and set resolutions to improve our lives in the next year. Whether this is by setting up healthier habits, taking better care of household finances or living more mindfully with how we shop, there are always areas where we could improve. As I look ahead to 2025, one of the areas I’m interested in improving connects both my personal and sustainability goals. I plan to continue to shop secondhand, primarily for designer and luxury pieces. In the next year, my goal is to really focus more on quality instead of quantity when shopping.
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My Goodwilll Story – Melvin
Melvin, a proud veteran, first heard about the services offered by Goodwill North Central Texas (Fort Worth) through a local Salvation Army homeless shelter in Denton, TX. With a past marked by unfortunate choices and being impacted by the justice system, Melvin faced significant challenges in finding employment. However, his life took a positive turn when he discovered the resources offered by Goodwill®
