Ramp Up Your On-The-Go Lifestyle With An Athleisure Upgrade

Athleisure has been infiltrating the fashion market and is expected to do so through the new year. As people make their new year’s resolutions, some of them may be to make 2019 a healthier year, with more time spent focusing on strengthening their muscles and minds. Athleisure - a mix between loungewear and workout clothes - can help people reach their health goals.

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2019 State of the States

The National Governor’s Association is meeting in Washington, DC this week, providing an opportunity for Governors to lead and participate in discussions on topics such as child welfare, resiliency against disaster, education reform, entrepreneurship and more. Nearly every one of the nation’s Governors have provided their State of the State addresses to their constituents and many touched on these topics.

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My Story: Charlene

Even with a 29-year Army career and a master's degree, Charlene had trouble finding employment until she learned about Goodwill's job training and placement program for veterans.

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Situational and Behavioral Interview Questions

ore and more, employers are shifting from the traditional interview to a more behavioral-based format. Today I’ll explore behavioral and situational questions. I’ll define them, let you know why they’re being asked, list several examples, and finally offer some tips for handling them effectively.

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How Decluttering Your Closet Can Help Your Confidence and Community

There’s a decluttering movement that’s sweeping across the nation. Families and individuals have started to open their eyes to the amount of clutter in their homes and as a direct result, their minds. People are starting to realize that having less means having more freedom and less to worry about.

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Valentine’s Deal Shows No Love for Federal Contractors

It’s Valentine’s Day, but we’re not feeling the love for the newly reached agreement to avoid another government shutdown. Of course no one wanted the government to close again and we’re pleased that a crisis has likely been averted, but the legislative text of the agreement could have served as a vehicle to help those who are still trying to recover from the aftermath of the longest government shutdown in history.

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DIY X and O Pillows

My favorite types of gifts to give on Valentine’s Day are items that will remind my sweeties year-round how much they are loved. Today’s project, X and O-shaped pillows, will do exactly that!

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Goodwill®’s Value to Employers

Companies want to hire talented employees. What’s Goodwill’s role in that process? Let’s explore some of the ways Goodwill works to create value for employers in their local area.

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DIY Galentine’s Day Tiered Chalkboard Serving Tray

It’s February, which means that I’m gearing up for one of my favorite holidays—no, not Valentine’s Day; Galentine’s Day! If this magnificent festivity is new to you, allow me to explain: Galentine’s Day is a celebration of the amazing women in your life be they your best buds, sisters, mom, work wife, etc.

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Goodwill® Date Night Scavenger Hunt

A few years ago, my other-half and I celebrated Valentine’s Day with a #GoodwillDateNight! It was so fun for us to pick outfits for one another and find inexpensive, surprising activities for us to do after we shopped. This year, we thought we’d try another Goodwill date, but shake it up by adding a scavenger hunt!

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State of the Union Recap

After being initially postponed due to the federal government shutdown, President Trump delivered his official State of the Union address on February 5th. Among the special guests invited to attend the speech was Justina Pettway, who works as a custodian in the Russell Senate Office Building through Goodwill of Greater Washington’s participation in the AbilityOne program.

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My Story: Helen Lopez

Helen Lopez has always had a passion for helping others and it has shown in everything she does over the past 27 years. Helen began her career with Goodwill Fort Worth in 1990 as a contracted Janitor at the Federal Center. During her time at the Federal Center, Helen was promoted to supervisor and finally

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