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.
My Story: Amy Ofenbeck
3 Easy DIYs for Halloween Party Décor
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
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.
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The Future of Fundraising: Technology Raises the Stakes
Seeing is believing. Beliefs alter attitudes, drive actions and are the primary reasons generous people give time, influence, money and possessions to charitable causes. Those of us working within the nonprofit sector fully understand the significance of generosity. The future success of fundraising will largely remain dependent upon the generosity of individuals.
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Tell Congress, That’s No Way to Run a Railroad
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.
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Good Links for September
Each month, the Social Good Blog highlights news and resources on a specific topic. In September, we are discussing best practices in nonprofit philanthropy. Today's post shares several resources for individuals determining how they can contribute to their favorite cause and for fundraising professionals looking to stay on top of the latest trends.
My Story: Pablo Gaxiola
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
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
SNAP into Action Against Hunger
This September is Hunger Action Month, and our friends at Feeding America are working to call attention to hunger, which impacts 48 million people – including 15 million children, in the United States. Organizations like Goodwill understand that food security and nutrition are inseparable from education and career success – families, individuals and children who are struggling to meet their nutrition needs are less prepared to succeed at work and at school. Communities across the country are trying to sustain those in need, and a critical resource in that effort is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a fundamental program for low-income individuals and families, SNAP provides millions with nutrition assistance. However, something has been changing with this critical program.
Innovative Fund Creates Local Jobs, Expands Goodwill’s Mission
Through the operation of Goodwill’s well-known donated goods retail stores, Goodwill® provides jobs and career training -- services that are fundamental to our mission. Each year, tens of thousands of people are employed and millions receive mission services. To accelerate the creation of jobs and expansion of mission-related services, in 2013 Goodwill Industries International began offering a financing opportunity to enable more local Goodwill organizations to access the funds they need to improve existing sites and to open new stores and donations centers. In the three years since its creation, GMJCS has loaned $8.7 million to 12 local Goodwill organizations which have opened 22 new retail stores and 12 donation centers.
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