This holiday season: shop local, and shop secondhand. It’s easy enough to say that, but in practice? If you just took mental stock of the folks on your list and gulped, wondering how in the world to shop certain people in your life, then you might need the boost that only Goodwill aisles can bring.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
My Story: Linda Sutton
Linda Sutton had a difficult upbringing and history of drug use as well as a criminal background. With the help of Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, she was able to turn her life around and is helping others to do the same.
Action Alert: Tell Congress Nonprofits Need Relief
As I write another plea, asking again for you to take action and tell Congress to provide additional COVID-19 #Relief4Charities, I am reminded of the story of Chicken Little. I feel like the main character who runs around yelling with a sense of urgency that the sky is falling. He does this so often, that no one believes him. This current request for action is not akin to the fable. Unless Congress acts, many supports included in the CARES Act, which have helped nonprofits and the communities and families we serve, will expire in a few short weeks.
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My Story: Gina Casteal
When Gina Casteal walked into Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth looking for job training, she and her four children were homeless. They had been bouncing around different living arrangements, sometimes living with friends and family, and even living out of her car for a period of time. Their home had been foreclosed on when she was unable to pay the mortgage, and she needed help to get back on her feet.
In Charlotte, NC, Goodwill Launches Customer Service and Professional Development Training
As businesses continue to grapple with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Reserve estimates that 47 million jobs could be lost because of this crisis. This increase in unemployment has led to a surge in workers looking for new opportunities. In particular, North Carolina expects 29,640 new jobs to be added in the professional and business services field by 2021 according to the NC Department of Commerce.
How to Build a Strong Team in a Virtual World
By now, most of us who are working from home have settled into a new routine of working. The technical issues have been largely solved. We are fluent in Zoom and various work-flow software. Now what? How do we maintain our team spirit?
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Craft a Countdown to the Holidays
If you’re like me and you’re counting down the days to the holidays, an advent calendar is a must-have! Now that we have a little one in our house, I just can’t wait to watch his excitement as the holidays get closer.
Join Our Year-End Appeal for #Relief4Charities
Congressional leaders are currently negotiating a year-end package to fund the government, and it will likely include many COVID-19 relief priorities. With provisions from the CARES Act expiring at the end of the month, along with an expected surge in Coronavirus cases, resources will be stretched just when our communities need nonprofits like Goodwill® the most.
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Unique Partnership with Cook Medical is Bringing Opportunity to Bloomington, IN
A unique partnership designed to bring jobs, free education, wrap-around services and community ownership to a new medical device manufacturing facility was announced today on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
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The 10 Worst Resume Mistakes to Avoid
It can be easy to slip up and make a few costly errors when drawing up or editing a resume. To dodge avoidable gaffes that can derail your job search, we've come up with a quick list of common blunders to check against before sending your resume off to potential employers.
5+ Ways to Give Virtual Gratitude to Colleagues During the Holiday Season
By this time last year, many of us started to organize holiday team celebrations, packed with food, fun and face-to-face laughter. This year is much different: we are racking our brains trying to figure out methods to show gratitude towards our coworkers in safe and fun ways.
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Thank You, Advocates!
Obviously, 2020 has been a year like no other. As a nation, we have had to manage through a pandemic, impact caused by natural disasters and climate change, and racial injustices. Our services continue to be of great importance to communities, and your support has never mattered more.
