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My Story: Stephanie Gayle

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Stephanie separated from her husband and had a hard time making ends meet and supporting her daughters. Goodwill’s Beyond Jobs program for single mothers helped connect her to training and employment opportunities, and taught her how to budget. She now has a full-time job and a house for her two girls. She says, “It feels good to know all my hard work has paid off.”

Fiscal Issues Are Congress' September Priority

On September 13, the House of Representatives passed a six-month extension of government funding that carries federal funding for FY 2013 through next March 27. The funding measure, approved by a vote of 329-91, includes a 0.6 percent increase in funding for most federal programs. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure this week.

Fiscal Issues Are Congress’ September Priority

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

On September 13, the House of Representatives passed a six-month extension of government funding that carries federal funding for FY 2013 through next March 27. The funding measure, approved by a vote of 329-91, includes a 0.6 percent increase in funding for most federal programs. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure this week.

My Story: Devin Williams

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Devin was incarcerated and had a history of substance abuse when he first learned about Goodwill. With support from Goodwill staff, Devin accessed internship and work opportunities, and graduated from community college. He now has a full-time job and is looking forward to pursuing his bachelor’s degree.

Give Your Fall Wardrobe a Kick with Affordable Shoe Styles

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If there’s one thing that women cannot have enough of, it’s shoes. A great pair of shoes can transcend seasons, and can very often give a simple outfit its “wow” factor. Shoe choice is also pivotal when expressing a modern edge in vintage dressing. Just like in clothing, many of today’s biggest shoe trends are simply recycled from past eras. Therefore, it is entirely possible to find a trendy shoe score at your local Goodwill store.

My Story – Tabitha Nobles

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Tabitha had split up with her husband and was living in a homeless shelter when she first heard about Goodwill. Staff helped her sharpen her job search and interview skills, and connected her with a position at a local hospital. Since getting hired, she has reunited with her husband and says her family is doing great.

Make a Little Thrifted Fabric Go a Long Way

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Goodwill is my all-time favorite place to buy fabrics. Why? With a lot of really unique patterns and colors ranging from brand new to 50 years old or more, and still unused, the selection is remarkable! Plus, you can buy bulk yardage without paying the price for it. At fabric stores, it isn’t unheard of to pay nearly $10 a yard, but at Goodwill you can buy six or seven yards for less than $5.

Jobs Talk at the Conventions: Is It All Just “Promises, Promises”?

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At the Republican and Democratic conventions, we’ve heard a lot of promises about jobs — how many jobs each candidate will create, how jobs many they’ve created in the past, and how many jobs they have saved. So, is it–as one 1960s musical quipped–all just “promises, promises?”