How to Choose and Accessorize a Festive Holiday Sweater
If there is one type of garment that thrift stores like Goodwill have an abundance of, it would have to be the sweater. Chunky knit sweaters are a playful way to keep warm in the winter, and thrift stores have everything from designer versions to handmade looks from grandma’s knitting needle. Re-fashioning a thrifted knit sweater takes a little creativity, but the result can be a unique look with a nod to the whimsy.
Urge Policymakers to Protect Charitable Giving Incentives
This week, hundreds on nonprofit advocates met with lawmakers and staff in order to protect charitable giving incentives, which are being threatened during discussions pertaining to the fiscal cliff. Goodwill Industries, along with over 1.2 million other organizations, are part of a diverse charitable and philanthropic community working daily to provide programs and services that change the lives of individuals and strengthen families and communities.
Find Job Opportunities Through Temporary Work
Carlos from Galveston, TX, asks, “I’ve got good office skills and experience, but can’t find a full-time job. My sister told me to try the temp agency in our town, but isn’t that just wasting time I could be using to find a proper job? What do you think?”
My Story: Samantha Lawhorne
When Samantha came to Goodwill, she had no work experience. “Goodwill has taught me to be a team player and to take pride in my work,” Samantha says.
DIY Project: Create Stockings from Thrifted Holiday Sweaters
It’s the time of the year when holiday sweaters start coming out! Goodwill is the best place to find these fabulous personalities, whether you’re going to a sweater party or you’re just brave enough to don a highly decorated pullover as everyday wear. But here’s something else you could do with a holiday sweater – make yourself a stocking!
Tell Congress to Remember Key Job Training Programs in Fiscal Cliff Discussions
This week, Congress reconvened in a lame-duck session in order to wrap up unfinished business. Its most pressing responsibility is finding a solution to reduce the deficit by $1.2 trillion over 10 years in order to avoid automatic spending cuts that will otherwise take effect at the beginning of next year. Goodwill supporters can take action now by urging Congress to support a balanced and bipartisan approach to deficit reduction.
Find a Job On the Go with These Mobile Apps
Gene from Warwick, RI, asks, “I’ve been unemployed for over half a year now. I don’t have a computer, but get on the Internet through my smartphone. Can you recommend some apps to increase my career and financial chances?”
My Story: Steven Escamilla
Steven suffered permanent injuries in a car crash and, without a job, felt hopeless and like he wasn’t contributing to society. After connecting with Goodwill, he regained hope and found employment that allows him to feel fulfilled and earn a paycheck.
Give Your Holiday Gifts a Second Chance
Because we have already created buzz around Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, why not fill in the only day after Thanksgiving that’s been sadly overlooked in the moniker department? That’s why right here, today, before all of my blogosphere witnesses, I propose Second Chance Sunday–when everyone goes to Goodwill and finds the most awesome gifts ever.
Looking to Help People This Thanksgiving? Be an Advocate for Change!
Today, Thanksgiving Day, most of us will take a brief moment to pause to reflect upon and to be thankful for important things like freedom, food security, places to call home and jobs. The harsh reality is that many people in the U.S. lack these basic needs today.
Find a Job by Putting a Creative Spin on Your Résumé
Tan from Muskegon, WI, asks “I’ve sought help on making sure my résumé contains the right information – now I want to make it look visually appealing so it stands out in the sea of résumés. Do you have any tips?”
My Story: Pearline Haley
Pearline was two and half credits short of receiving her high school diploma when she connected with the Goodwill headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. Thanks to their Life Guides program, she received the support she needed to be successful and return to school.