Thrifting Brave Color Combinations for Pride Month

June is Pride Month, a reminder to be brave, stay authentic even when it goes against the mainstream and have fun while expressing yourself. One of the best ways to do these things is through what you wear and how you choose to style yourself. Oftentimes, finding a look or an experience that feels truly “you” can take some experimenting. That’s where shopping at Goodwill® can come in.

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Modernizing the Workforce System

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is due for reauthorization. WIOA is the primary federal workforce development law. It supports a nationwide network of one-stop career centers through which job seekers receive career services and training opportunities, including job search assistance, education, supportive services, and on-the-job training.

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Gracefully Dealing with 3 Common Issues in the Workplace

Men wearing a blue t-shirt is talking to a women with long curl brown hair wearing a black suit and white shirt. He is holding a pen and she has her computer in front of her.

This blog will address several common issues encountered by employees in the workplace and offer a few suggestions as to the best possible responses. If you’re interested in learning more about what can cause these difficulties, the effect they may have on you at work and how to react professionally, continue reading.

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Galia Lahav Donates Designer Wedding Gowns to Goodwill®

Lucky Brides in Participating Cities Will Buy a Couture Dress for Less [Rockville, MD] – Goodwill Industries International, the largest nonprofit workforce development network in North America, announced that Galia Lahav, a renowned luxury bridal and evening wear designer, generously donated seven wedding gowns from its collection to local Goodwill retail stores. The donation stemmed

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Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Process

White House

The Congressional Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Appropriations Process is getting underway for the fiscal year that begins October 1. House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole released the topline allocations for the 12 subcommittees. House Republicans propose a 6 percent cut to non-defense programs, while increasing military spending by about 1 percent.

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My Goodwill Story: Garry

Garry, a 40-year-old single father, recently went on a journey of transformation, not just for himself, but for his son, Brayden, who has been his beacon of hope. Garry’s life was tumultuous, marked by the challenges of a broken home, the lure of illegal activities and the shackles of addiction. His youth was a battle against the odds, with school dropouts and prison bars casting long shadows over his potential. Yet, amidst the turmoil, the birth of his children became a pivotal chapter in his life, a reminder that every day is a new page to be written. 

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My Goodwill Story – Roy

Roy Success Story SCSEP

In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, we are spotlighting the story of Roy, a veteran who came into MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries (St. Louis) for support.  Roy’s introduction to Goodwill’s services came through his church and the local Veterans Affairs office which led him to the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). This program, designed for older Americans, combines community service with work-based job training, offering a platform for growth and contribution. 

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