Hey, remember the ‘80s? Yeah, that time when the hair was big and the clothes were bold. Today we’re diving headband first into some incredible 1980s thrift store finds. If My Little Ponies can make a comeback, these things can, too—right?
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Federal Funding Down to the Wire…Again
At the time of this writing, the government is open. By the time you read this, the government might be shutdown. The federal government is being funded through a continuing resolution until midnight on Friday, January 19th, and has been running on a series of continuing resolutions maintaining spending at 2017 levels since the previous fiscal year expired last September 30. Now Congress is debating the details over passing another continuing resolution to keep the government open for four more weeks before doing this all over again. At issue is how much to spend on defense and non-defense programs, reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), granting relief for Dreamers, and whether or not to build a wall.
How Community-Based Nonprofits are Responding to Human Needs in our Community
Nonprofits are so entwined in communities that it is easy sometimes to miss the impact they have on daily life. Consider the organizations with which people come into regular contact – churches, day-care centers, arts programs, human services, youth centers, and the many groups that work to improve the quality of life in communities – but can remain quite unnoticed.
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Go Geek Chic with Goodwill®
With discussion of the newest iteration of Star Wars currently on the lips of everyone from boyfriends to bosses, I thought it was high time for a look into some of the nerdier aspects of thrift shopping. So, if cosplay or couch co-op are your things, blow out your cartridges and let’s dive in. Today we’re going geek chic!
Goodwill® Recognizes Martin Luther King Day: A Day of Service
This upcoming Monday, January 15, local Goodwill organizations across the country will recognize Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. This holiday celebrates the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of America’s most prominent civil rights leaders. In addition to being a federal holiday, MLK Day is also designated as a national day of service. For many Americans MLK Day represents a "day on, not a day off," as they go into their neighborhoods and communities looking for volunteer and service opportunities.
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Grow in Your Golden Years: Learn Fun New Skills Online
Take advantage of the extra time on your hands throughout your golden years to learn and do all the things you always wanted to. The internet is an endless resource for learning new things about skills such as dog training, learning a language, and the culinary arts. When you learn new skills as a senior, you help improve your quality of life during your best years. Why wait? Start today!
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Advice for Women Re-entering the Workforce
Returning to the workforce after extended leave is not an easy process for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for women. With technology moving faster every day and the skills gap getting bigger the longer you’re out of the workforce, women returning to the workforce after an extended leave may worry that they won’t have the skills necessary to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. Here are some examples of how you can return to work after an extended leave.
Thrifty Life Hacks: Part 2
We can all use a little help now and again, right? Awhile back we shared some tricks for unshrinking clothes and finding the best stuff at Goodwill and today we’ve got a follow-up post with some more tips for making your life easier. Ready? Let’s jump right in! Image via Beth Huntington How annoying is
2018 Congressional Priorities in Review
A mid-term election year can be a difficult one for Congress to accomplish a lot, however the GOP leadership of the 115th Congress and the Trump Administration have an ambitious to-do list for the year ahead. Budget issues and talk of a potential government shutdown are taking center stage this week as the government is funded only through January 19th. Congressional leaders from both parties and White House officials are holding a number of key strategy meetings to try and reach an agreement.
My Story: Michael Graham
I believe that the people there saved my life. I think that YouthBuild Omaha helped me do a complete 180. They are the main reason for my success and what I do. They helped me and now I help others and it brings me a lot of comfort knowing that I can do good being all that had happened before I was a part of their program.
This Year in Retail
As evidenced by previous posts, 2017 has been a year of transformation. From the ever-increasing sophistication and ubiquity of technology to the emergence of new economic and social trends, this year has been massive in the scope of its changes. This theme was certainly prevalent in the retail industry, which experienced multiple large-scale transformations over the year.
2017: Year in Review
The end of the year is always the best time to reflect on our past accomplishments and to prepare for the challenges that await us the upcoming year. As 2017 quickly draws to close, the Goodwill Industries International (GII) government relations team is grateful for the work and effort of all Goodwill advocates. Because of your advocacy efforts we have been able to share the work and mission of local Goodwill organizations across the country.
