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My Story – Robbie Green

Posted on May 5, 2014 (August 31, 2017) by Vanessa Cardoni

I have been given a second chance. I’m trying to correct things and I think God put me here for a reason. I love life now. They told me I would never work, but I’ve been at Goodwill Industries of Forth Worth for almost two years. They told me I wouldn’t drive; I have a van in the parking lot. They told me that I wouldn’t live alone; I have been living alone in an apartment. When I first came to Goodwill, I didn’t know anything about computers. With training and patience from the staff at Goodwill, I learned how to work with hard drives and refurbish computers.

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Posted on May 4, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

As Senior Director for Digital Media, Arlene leads content and communities initiatives for Goodwill Industries International. Her team’s social media initiatives were profiled on fastcoexist.com, and recognized by the Society for New Communications Research and the International Association of Business Communicators. Blogger Beth Kanter interviewed Arlene about Goodwill’s strategic integration of mobile technology for her

Upcycling a Metal Rolling Cart in Four Easy Steps

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Julia Marchand

Pick out some paint and gather your brushes, painter’s tape, steel wool, a dust mask and coarse sandpaper. Then head to Goodwill (where the dollars you spend will provide individuals with opportunities to turn jobs into careers) to look for a metal cart of your own.

Still Aching After the Recession

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Paul Seifert

We have fairly conclusive proof that having survived “The Recession” many Americans are having to go through that long climb back up the ladder. That means taking jobs that pay much lower than those many held before 2008. Much lower apparently.

Take Age Out of the Equation to Be a Good Manager

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

Dione from Worcester, MA, asks, "I'm a new manager and the person who will report to me is significantly older than me. How can I make sure this relationship goes smoothly?"

Boston Goodwill Engages Individuals with Disabilities Through Music Therapy

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

Morgan Memorial Goodwill (Boston) has teamed up with the Community Music Center of Boston to provide music therapy to people with disabilities.

Goodwill Rembrandt Gets an Updated Makeover

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Shelly Leer

Shelly Leer gives an old Rembrandt print new life with some spray paint and a Goodwill frame.

Tomorrow’s Economic Crisis Is Today’s Youth Unemployment Crisis

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Seth Turner

Today's youth need the skills and experience gained in part-time jobs to drive their future careers and our economy.

Use Keywords to Help Your Résumé Stand Out

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

Tamlin from Venice Beach, CA, asks, "My friend is helping me with my résumé and told me I need better keywords about myself and my past jobs. I don't even know what that means or where to start. Help?"

Muskegon Goodwill Receives Award for Financial Literacy Game

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill Industries of Western Michigan's (Muskegon) award-winning financial literacy card game challenges players to make choices between needs and wants. Participants of the Goodwill's MoneyWorks program play the game to spur discussions about and reinforce the ideas of budgeting and planning for the unexpected.

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