Tell Congress to Act Now to Provide #Relief4Charities

Congress has a number of pressing issues before them. One issue that appears to have overwhelming agreement from both sides of the aisle and the Administration is that additional COVID-19 relief is needed. Yet, how much relief and when to provide it continue to be sticking points in negotiations  — which appear to be at a standstill. 

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Lowes + Goodwill Partnership is Helping Goodwill Clients Build Careers in Middle Tennessee

A partnership between home improvement retailer Lowe’s and Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is equipping people more effectively with the skills needed for rewarding careers in the construction industry.

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Virtual Hiring Tour to Help 20,000 Americans Find Jobs

If you looked for a job in the last few months, you may have used multiple job listing sites to search for your next opportunity. Each online job site is different, applying takes a lot of time and energy, and it is tough when you don’t hear feedback or updates from employers. To help you find your next job, Indeed is hosting a virtual hiring tour.

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Three Spooky Ways To Get Your Home Halloween Ready

It’s never too early to start decorating for a new season — especially for one as short as spooky season! It can take some time to get your home looking like the perfect balance of scary and stylish, so it’s no surprise that, for many, decorating has already begun.

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Are you #VoteReady?

Goodwill Industries International (GII) is excited once again be part of a national effort to strengthen our democracy by promoting National Voter Registration Day on September 22. As a nonpartisan holiday celebrated by a diverse coalition of organizations and individuals across sectors and across the country, National Voter Registration Day is the perfect opportunity to get involved.

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Celebrate Musicians and Singers with Disabilities with the Spirit of Goodwill Band

Join Goodwill South Florida (Miami, FL) in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the premiere of the inspirational and award-winning film "For Once In My Life."

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Building a Standout Résumé

In today’s employer market, it’s not enough to have a résumé that’s just okay. You need one that stands out from the crowd. But what should job seekers include to make sure their résumé stands out among all the others?

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Making Up for Missed Memories

It wasn’t the ending of the summer anyone had planned. So many of our vacation plans, summer concerts, ball games, annual festivals, special events, family gatherings, all were either cancelled, postponed or seriously scaled back. In a lot of ways it still feels like March in my head. Where did summer even go?

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Congress Needs to Act Immediately to Provide #Relief4Charities

There’s a “pool committee” in my community comprised of a group of volunteers who conduct rigorous cleanings of the pool and patio furniture so residents can enjoy it over the summer. The chair of the committee makes a loud declaration whenever new people enter the gates and reminds them of the pool rules regarding limited capacity, etc. He begins every announcement by stating, “There’s still a pandemic going on.” As Congress continues to engage in partisan politics, they could benefit from this reminder.

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In Kentucky, Goodwill Partners to Help People Reintegrate into the Workforce

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have announced a partnership to launch Pikeville’s Reintegrating Individuals Successfully Every Day (RISE) program, a job-readiness training program aimed at connecting low-income Kentuckians with resources to find and sustain employment.

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How Can Transferable Skills Help My Job Search?

What do a lawyer, catering manager and graphic designer all have in common? Although there are specific talents and abilities required for every profession, there are skills that overlap between every type of job.

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Six Ways to Welcome Fall Into Your Home

The dog days of summer are nearly over — and we can’t wait for all things fall! Maybe it’s just us, but the trees seem prettier, the drinks tastier and the clothes that much cuter. Not to mention two of the very best holidays — Halloween and Thanksgiving — happen to take place during the fall season!

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