Many people who have been involved in the criminal justice system, particularly those reentering their communities after a period of incarceration, will face challenges securing safe housing, enrolling in education and training, accessing basic services, and getting a good job.
Holidays have a tendency to sneak up on us and sometimes finding the time to craft a personalized gift can be difficult. Easter is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate loved ones and the children in your life than with a thoughtful, affordable, and eco-friendly Easter basket that you can fill with thrifted treasures.
After months of contentious negotiations and multiple short-term extensions, Congress has finally completed its work on Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding. The federal government had been operating under a series of stopgap continuing resolutions, the last of which was set to expire on March 22.
As we commemorated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March, it's essential to recognize stories of empowerment and the remarkable achievements of individuals like Dekota. His journey with Goodwill Industries of Arkansas exemplifies the transformative impact of providing opportunities and support to individuals with disabilities.
In today's competitive job market, it is essential to have a résumé that will stand out. Your résumé is not just a list of jobs you have had. It is like a poster advertising you. It shows off your work history and skills. This blog will give you best practices on making a résumé that will get you noticed!
When it comes to thrift shopping, there are days when you walk into the store and get the feeling that you’re in the right place at the right time. Thrift store treasures can be the real deal at prices that won’t cost you a pot of gold or all the cash in your wallet.
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As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue their work to finalize federal funding for the current fiscal year, the Biden Administration is pushing forward with its plans for FY25 funding with the release of the President’s annual budget request to Congress. The White House touted the $7.3 trillion budget plan as a continuation of the Administration’s efforts to lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security, and reduce the budget deficit by $3 trillion over the next ten years.
“The award recipients represent the epitome of dedication and commitment to advancing Goodwill’s mission” Goodwill® Industries International (GII) proudly announces the winners of its prestigious awards at the Annual Conference of Executives held last week in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s ceremony was truly remarkable, featuring three illustrious Hall of Fame inductees alongside three outstanding
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President Biden recently delivered his State of the Union remarks before Congress. Among the special guests invited to attend the speech was Ariel Clarke who works as a Senate custodian through Goodwill of Greater Washington’s participation in the AbilityOne program. AbilityOne empowers nonprofit organizations, including many local Goodwill® organizations, to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities to deliver a range of contract business services to government agencies.
Are you hoping to beat the clutter in 2024? There’s something special about those moments in which we can truly start fresh. This time of year is when we reflect on what has worked and what hasn’t and turn those insights into a new perspective. Decluttering what no longer serves you creates more than just extra space; it creates room for new opportunities.
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