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Timeless Secondhand Finds to Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day

Posted on August 5, 2024 (August 12, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

Thrift stores have the ability to bring people so much joy. That joy is present if you’re a shopper who comes to a thrift store like Goodwill® to find treasures at a fraction of the retail price or someone dropping off donations to enjoy the freedom that comes with cleaning out some space at home. It’s also a joy for those who live in your local community and are supported by the services provided by a nonprofit thrift shop like Goodwill.

Senate Advances Fiscal Year 2025 Funding Bill

Posted on August 2, 2024 (August 2, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

US Capitol Building in spring of 2021 with metal security fence

Before adjourning for its month-long August recess, the Senate Appropriations Committee recently voted to advance its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. The committee proposes level funding in FY25 for most of the federal workforce programs that help support Goodwill® employment and training services, with some targeted increases for apprenticeship and YouthBuild grants.

My Goodwill Story – Mariah

Posted on August 1, 2024 (September 20, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

August marks National Black Business Month. While it’s encouraged to support Black-owned businesses all year long, this month is a special time to acknowledge and celebrate your favorite Black entrepreneurs. While she’s not an entrepreneur per se, you could say Mariah has that entrepreneurial spirit! She came to Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana (New Orleans) ready to experience some economic mobility. She just needed a little support to get there.

Elevate Your Back-to-School Dorm Style with Trendy Accessories Found at Goodwill®

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Vanessa Cardoni

Back-to-school season is somehow around the corner again. If you planning to live on campus this year, that means more than ensuring your new-school-year wardrobe is ready. While some dorms may come fully furnished, you still need those fun, personal touches for your dorm to help make it feel like your own. Other schools may require that you bring all furniture, from beds to tables and desks to lamps. Either way, there is always a way to make your back-to-school home feel like the perfect comfy spot where you can relax after a long day of class.

Mastering the Web: Your Guide to Building a Strong Professional Identity Online

Posted on July 29, 2024 (July 31, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

In today’s digital age, your online presence can be as important as your real-life presence. This blog post will cover best practices for building a solid professional online identity that can open doors to career opportunities.

Jordin Sparks and Goodwill® Share the New Lives Impacted by Shoppers and Donors

Posted on July 26, 2024 (July 29, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

A picture of Jordin Sparks and her band guitarist performing at a local Goodwill store.

To celebrate the launch of Goodwill's updated New Lives campaign, Goodwill Industries International (GII) held a live streamed event on July 10, 2024, hosted by American Idol winner, multi-platinum recording artist and actress Jordin Sparks featuring the inspiring stories of three people whose lives were changed by their local Goodwill organizations.

Celebrating People with Disabilities

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Vanessa Cardoni

Each July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize the contributions and achievements of people with disabilities and advocate for a more inclusive world. Local Goodwill organizations play an important role in ensuring people with disabilities can develop skills, access meaningful employment, and achieve their career goals.

Something Old, Something New, Something Special Found at Goodwill

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Vanessa Cardoni

Wedding season is such a special time, with flowers in bloom and love in the air. Wedding celebrations are full of memories to treasure, and it’s rare to have all of your loved ones in the same place to support and celebrate you. Traditions are also part of what makes weddings special. The “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” tradition has been a way for brides to manifest good luck on their wedding day while also getting creative.

House Proposes Deep Cuts to Workforce in Funding Bill

Posted on July 15, 2024 (July 25, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

Recently, the House Appropriations Committee voted to advance its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. The annual spending measure proposes funding levels for many of the federal workforce development programs that help support the training and employment services offered by local Goodwill® organizations.

Working a Job You Dislike

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Vanessa Cardoni

Do you currently have a job that you dread attending? Perhaps, you have troublesome co-workers or face long hours? Maybe you are consistently given the task of completing large and complex projects without adequate assistance? Whatever the case, this article delves into what could be contributing to this negative professional reality and offers techniques for how to respond.

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