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DIY Ghostbusters Proton Pack

Proton Pack prop from Ghostbusters leaning against a brick wall

When you’re in need of an awesome Halloween costume idea, who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS! Super inspired by Evette Rios’s awesome Ghostbusters costumes (#squadgoals), I decided to make my own proton pack. I mean, when one of my favorite childhood movies is rebooted with several of my favorite actresses, what else am I to do? Dress up as a Ghostbuster for Halloween, of course! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered, too – here’s my secret to creating a DIY proton pack so you can take Halloween by storm this year.

The Difference Between Your Credit Score and Your Credit Report

Part of being financially savvy is knowing the difference between a credit report and your credit score. They are related, but it can be easy to confuse the two, their purpose and their effects on your financial health and goals.

Banking Basics: Manage Your Money Securely with Online Banking

Thanks to technology, you can manage your money, pay bills and, in some cases, deposit checks from almost anywhere, whenever you think of it. Following a few helpful hints can keep your information and money secure while banking online.

DIY Family Costume: Become Your Own Circus

Three people pose in costumes against a white backdrop, wearing top hats, a tiger onesie, and feathered accessories.

Sometimes life feels like a circus. We’re constantly trying to keep all of our balls in the area, maybe wrangle wild animals (aka children), and still smile through it all. This Halloween, my family decided to embrace that theme and, quite literally, be our own circus. So, naturally, I somersaulted into Goodwill for costume supplies!

Increase Financial Security in Your Community

Mother and daughter cuddling on a porch swing, resting with eyes closed against a light blue house backdrop.

This week, I am representing Goodwill at the Assets Learning Conference, a biennial convening of practitioners, researchers, and advocates (that’s me) dedicated to improving the financial well-being of individuals and families. Goodwill, and you, work every day to expand opportunity and reduce poverty, which is why we’re here. So, where are we, and where do we go from here?

Career and Financial Advice for September 2016

Diverse group of five professionals from office and construction settings in a collage.

Learn more about social media in your job search, how to manage some common application questions, advocate for yourself and how to pick up coding skills for free.

My Story: Amy Ofenbeck

Smiling woman with short light-brown hair and glasses sits at a desk with computer monitors in a lab-like office.

Amy Ofenbeck had a promising career as a television news anchor when she first moved to Southwest Florida. But those dreams were put on hold in 1997, when she suffered a grade-five brain aneurysm. She was just 26 years old.

3 Easy DIYs for Halloween Party Décor

Friendly cartoon ghost drawn on a white round surface inside a fridge.

So you want to host a killer Halloween party, but your lack of funds and space (hello, dorm room!) make party store purchases a pipe dream. No worries! We’ve got three easy DIY projects for you today that you can tackle in between classes with little more than a trip to Goodwill and a few arts and crafts basics.

Haven’t Registered to Vote? It’s Not Too Late

Diverse group of adults gathered near a voting booth, with an American flag in the background.

On November 8, voters will decide who fills 5,920 state legislative seats in 93 statewide offices, including 12 governors, 10 attorney generals, and the secretary of state in 8 states. The outcome of every single one of these elections will have an outcome on America’s nonprofits and the people we serve.

Tell Congress, That’s No Way to Run a Railroad

U.S. Capitol dome with neoclassical facade under a bright blue sky.

The saying referenced in today’s headline dates back to 1932, though few remember that it originally appeared in a comic book. If you were born that year you would be 84 years old today, and you might still be working according to the latest data. By 2020, it is estimated that workers 55 and over will make up 25 percent of the U.S. civilian labor force, up from 13 percent in 2000.

My Story: Pablo Gaxiola

Smiling man in a green plaid shirt sits in a chair against a blue wall with a red diagonal panel and yellow stripe.

My name is Pablo Gaxiola. On August 7, 2014, I began the journey that has changed my life. Goodwill of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA) invited me to attend an orientation for the New Opportunity Work (NOW) program. I came in unsure of what was going to happen with only the smallest bit of hope that something would change. After an initial assessment and orientation I was given a job as an administrative clerk, utilizing experience and skills I learned from spending 15 years in prison.

Sneaky Storage Solutions

Cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, gray sofa, red armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

Whether you are settling into a new dorm room for the school year, an apartment post-graduation, or just trying to make better use of the space in your long-time home, this post is for you. A cluttered environment can take a toll on your happiness by impeding your ability to truly relax. So, with a […]