The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Just over 55 years ago, during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. I've always enjoyed the process of voting, reflecting on the sacrifices people have made so I can exercise my right, chatting with neighbors from my community, thanking poll workers and campaign staff, and of course receiving my "I voted" sticker.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
Goodwill Serves Area Teens in Annual Summer Youth Work Program
As Dogwood Pass staff prepped its wild west town in Pike County for a Civil War reenactment, they were happy to have some extra help through Goodwill Industries of South Central Ohio’s summer youth program.
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Assessing Your Skills for the Job You Want
One constant in the job market is change. Whether that change is the result of a pandemic, normal economic cycles, or ever-evolving technology, our ability to compete means we’ll need to be lifelong learners.
Back-to-School Fabulous!
It’s August, which means it’s time to spiff up for the school year. Although the reality of the pandemic means that this coming school year might look a little bit different for a lot of us. So when we think about our typical back-to-school shopping trip — for whatever it might look like in the fall — the choices you make in your purchases might look a bit different this year, too.
Deal or No Deal
Another week has passed, another 1.2 million Americans have filed for unemployment, another slew of businesses have shuttered their doors, and hundreds of thousands of people have tested positive for COVID-19 while another several thousand have lost their lives — and yet there is still no agreement on the next round of congressional relief for the nation. This process is frustrating and exhausting, but we cannot give up our pursuit.
Greensboro Goodwill Collects More Than 1,000 Pounds of Donations for Local Food Bank
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina (Triad Goodwill) reports that it collected 1,382 pounds of non-perishable food in the month of June. This announcement comes during a time when many families in the region struggle with economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Six Tips to Ace Your First 90 Days At a New Job
Job searching is a full-time job. Between researching employers online and networking to filling out applications and prepping for interviews, it can easily eat up 40+ hours a week. But as much work as it is to land a new job, it’s when you start one that the hard work really begins.
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Five Fashion Trends for Summer
It’s official: summertime is in full swing! As the temperatures rise, winter sweaters make their way to the back of the closet to make room for their sleeveless summer counterparts. While some clothes are practical staples — like tees and shorts — following summer fashion trends will keep you looking and feeling cool. Not sure where to start? No worries; we’ve collected some of our favorite trends to keep you and your family stylish all summer long!
Heroes or Healers – We Need #Relief4Charities
House Democrats passed the HEROES Act back in May as their opening bid in the next round of COVID-19 congressional relief. The title is short for Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act. Senate Republicans countered this week with the HEALS Act, short for Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act.
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My Story: Wesley Chenoweth
A native of Liberia, Wesley Chenoweth is pursuing the American entrepreneurial dream, and credits his experience with Goodwill of North Georgia’s GoodBiz program for helping him find the path to success. Goodwill of North Georgia awarded his company, Grizzly Delivery, LLC, with its 2020 Micro-Business of the Year award in recognition of his firm’s achievements.
New Goodwill Partnership Helps Young Adults through the LifeLaunch Reentry Program
The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s (DA’s) office has partnered with Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana to help young adults with a history of criminal misconduct who want to turn their lives around.
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You Got the Job – Now Here’s How Keep It!
Sometimes getting the job is the easy part of employment — keeping it can be a whole other ballgame. Staying in a job for long periods of time builds credibility, stability and experience, and puts you in a more favorable position should you wish to pursue new opportunities down the road.
