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Goodwill Urges Policymakers to Protect Job Training Investments

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When Congress failed to avert automatic spending cuts, otherwise known as “sequestration,” in early March, it felt like a non-event for many. While the airwaves were littered with the news and predictions of its impact, for people on Main Street USA, life went on pretty much as usual. This week, however, the airwaves and headlines were full of content about automatic spending cuts, causing air traffic controllers to be furloughed, resulting in flight delays.

Find a Job at Goodwill's Virtual Career Fair

Ryan from Columbus, OH, asks, “I’m really in need of a job and feel like I’ve exhausted my options. I’ve looked in the papers, on online job sites and through social media with little luck. Is there anything I’m overlooking? I’m close to giving up.”

Find a Job at Goodwill’s Virtual Career Fair

Diverse group of six workers wearing safety vests posing in front of a loading dock.

Ryan from Columbus, OH, asks, “I’m really in need of a job and feel like I’ve exhausted my options. I’ve looked in the papers, on online job sites and through social media with little luck. Is there anything I’m overlooking? I’m close to giving up.”

My Story: Jeremy Davidson

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When Jeremy graduated high school, he knew he wanted to find “a job he liked forever,” but wasn’t sure what it was. Goodwill helped him zero in on his career goals and he now says he wants to work at Goodwill for the rest of his life. “My job has shown me how wonderful it is to give to others,” he says.

From Tragedy to Resiliency: Incorporating Stories into Advocacy Efforts

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Like many Americans, the Boston Marathon bombings have led me to experience a roller coaster of emotions. One journalist noted that marathons are a place where news bumps into you. One doesn’t have to seek out a story. A colleague from another organization asked me if I had a standard presentation on incorporating stories into advocacy and I pointed him in the direction of our My Story initiative. I ask you to share your uplifting story, think about how you weave those stories into your advocacy, and be sure to recognize when news bumps into you.

Tweet Your Way to Your Next Job Opportunity

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Madison from Miami, FL, asks, “I’m having zero luck applying for jobs through regular job sites. I’m thinking I need to try something new. Should I try to do something on social media?”

My Story: Faith Weaver

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Faith, who has a musculoskeletal birth defect, had been looking for full-time work for five years when she came to Goodwill. After completing vocational rehabilitation training, she was hired full-time as an administrative assistant and now dreams of going back to school and owning her own business.

Give Old Furniture a New Life with Fabric and Mod Podge

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So, you thrifted a piece of furniture that you love, but it needs a serious facelift. If the size, design, and functionality are perfect for your needs, but the unfinished or outdated surface could use a little work, here’s an idea for you: add fabric instead of paint! This is such a fun way to […]

America’s Budget Process: A Return to Normalcy?

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In 1920, presidential candidate Warren Harding campaigned on a “return to normalcy” promise after the end of World War I, a war that unhinged most of Europe from aristocratic rule and left many more people disillusioned. After the calamity of the Great Recession of 2008-2011, many Americans also became disillusioned with their government. What Americans needed was for their elected leaders to work together to right the ship of state. What they got instead were constant ideological battles, an inability or unwillingness to work together, and threats of government defaults, shutdowns and sequesters. But this year Congress might have finally woken up and listened.

My Story: Dwayne Hodges

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After his release following nine years in prison, Dwayne didn’t know how he was going to find a job and gain independence with his record. Goodwill gave him a chance and took away his anxiety about reentering the workforce. He says, “Thank you, Goodwill, for helping me regain me.”

Hold a Baby Shower on a Budget with Items from Goodwill

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I love showers! Baby showers, wedding showers and April showers (because they bring May flowers!). So when I realized that one of my dearest friends, Robyn, didn’t have a plan for a baby shower, I sprang into action enlisting the help of my craftiest friends to create a shower for her that she would never forget.