Category: The Goodwill Blog

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.

READ MORE from Congress Needs to Act Immediately to Provide #Relief4Charities

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.

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

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.

READ MORE from How Can Transferable Skills Help My Job Search?

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!

READ MORE from Six Ways to Welcome Fall Into Your Home

For many students, this back-to-school season brings with it a host of new and unprecedented challenges to achieving educational goals. Across the country, local Goodwill organizations have partnered with community colleges to support low-income and non-traditional students in accessing and completing programs that lead to in-demand credentials.

READ MORE from Building a Better Back to School

Goodwill Manasota recently received a grant of $50,000 in Community Investment funding from United Way Suncoast, designated for its GoodPartner Coach Financial Literacy program. The United Way funding will support efforts to provide Goodwill employees with one-on-one job training, coaching, life and career goal-setting, and financial literacy services.

READ MORE from In Sarasota, FL, United Way Invests in Goodwill’s GoodPartner Coach Program

In this third and final blog on microaggressions, we discuss how to address a microaggression if you are the offender and provide tips for becoming an effective ally and advocate if you witness microaggressions in the future.

READ MORE from How to Address Microaggressions If You’re the Offender — Plus, Tips for Becoming an Ally & Advocate

Wondering what back-to-school trends will make the grade? We’re sharing the Cliffs Notes version of how to help your kids start the school year in style. Here are some of this year’s most popular items and trends — ones that are sure to earn an them A+!

READ MORE from 7 Trends Coming to a Classroom Near You

At the time of this writing, the Republican National Convention (RNC) is wrapping up. The RNC came on the heels of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which convened last week. Thomas Jefferson once wrote that a well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to democracy, and we encourage you to read through the priorities and platforms that were unveiled during the conventions. 

READ MORE from Be an Informed Voter

This past year has been one of transition for Patrick Curtis. After working for his family business for nearly 10 years, he discovered Goodwill’s Careers in Technology (CiT) program in the fall of 2019. At that time, he viewed a Goodwill® mission moment that was shared at a board of directors meeting for the YMCA Express at Gainsboro. Not only did the mission moment spark Patrick’s interest, but it also provided him with the realization that he could have the opportunity to work where his passion lies — in information technology.

READ MORE from My Story: Patrick Curtis

As summer plans fell apart for many this summer, Goodwill of South Central Ohio, the Pioneer Center, and the Ross County Park District came together to develop a new plan – Camp Dream. 

READ MORE from In Ohio, Goodwill Helped Make Camp Dream a Reality

Microaggressions are thinly veiled, everyday instances of discrimination. They can range from insults to  comments or gestures. While they may not seem as damaging as more overt forms of oppression, they are harmful to our communities. Often, people are not quite sure how to address it when they are on the receiving end of a microaggression in the workplace, so we've compiled some tips to get you started.

READ MORE from How to Address Microaggressions You Have Experienced in the Workplace