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Congress Passes Farm Bill – SNAP Cuts Minimized

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Paul Seifert

After years of wrangling capped by a surprise defeat last year in the House, Congress finally mustered the votes to clear a five-year reauthorization of the farm bill. The bill includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. Under the bill, funding for SNAP would be cut by $8 billion over the next decade. The cuts are slightly higher than the $4 billion reduction in the original Senate farm bill but far less than the $40 billion reduction advocated by House Republicans.

In Tacoma, Art Donation Earns $23,000 to Support Goodwill’s Mission

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

Tacoma Goodwill Industries (WA) recently raised more than $23,000 from the online sale of a collection of donated African art sold online at shopgoodwill.com. An anonymous donor left 55 artifacts at the Port Townsend Goodwill store in October.

In Tacoma, Art Donation Earns $23,000 to Support Goodwill's Mission

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

My Story: Amanda Ferraris and Shayla Cajero

Posted on February 4, 2014 (August 31, 2017) by Vanessa Cardoni

Amanda Ferraris serves as a mentor for Shayla Cajero through Goodwill of Southern Arizona's GoodGuides youth mentoring program.

Keep Kids Entertained with DIY Games from Goodwill®

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Shelly Leer

After agreeing to host my nephews and niece for a subzero winter overnight, I began to worry about the entertainment possibilities. I was determined that we wouldn’t spend the evening in front of the television, so I bundled up, got in the car and headed up to one of my favorite Goodwill® stores. I thought we could just do a craft of some kind. I would buy some wooden odds and ends and get out paint, glitter, glue, etc. The wood aisle at Goodwill always supplies my needs, so that’s where I headed. But right before my eyes, I spotted a shelf/coat hanger combination piece made from pine, that had three holes in one side. I didn’t spend time trying to figure out what it was used for in the past, but instantly thought of the possibility of making a Goodwill-sourced cornhole game. BINGO! Entertainment idea solved.

What the President’s State of the Union Address Means for Goodwill® Advocates

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Laura Walling

The White House has referred to the theme of President Obama’s State of the Union (SOTU) as “Opportunity for All.” While watching, I was able to identify a number of opportunities for Goodwill® advocates to advance efforts that support the people we serve. Depending on which news channel you follow and which papers you read,

Dropouts Get a Second Chance at Indianapolis Charter School

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

Since Indianapolis Goodwill's Excel Center charter school opened in 2010, more than 400 adults have earned their diplomas through the program.

My Story – Samantha de Roque

Posted on January 27, 2014 (August 31, 2017) by Vanessa Cardoni

After surviving an assault, and bout with breast cancer, Samantha's outlook on life was left with very little hope. Ready for her life to get back on track Samantha took an opportunity through Goodwill's Work Adjustment Training program. Through this program Samantha was able to gain employment and rebuild hope for her future.

Déjà Vu Donations: When Well-Loved Items Hit Thrift Store Racks

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Jenna Isaacson

Having been a thrifter and thrift store donor for so long-- and having met so many thrifters in my travels-- there's one question I often get: "Do you ever see stuff you've donated out for sale?" And the answer is pretty often, actually.

How Does Washington Spell Relief? O-m-n-i-b-u-s

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Paul Seifert

While “omnibus” isn’t the way most people spell relief, in our nation’s capital nothing short of a huge sigh of relief was felt as the $1.1 trillion FY 2014 Omnibus Appropriations bill that funds every nook and cranny of the federal government passed the House and Senate by significant margins and headed for the president’s desk last week. And like most things that manage to pass Congress these days, there was a little something for everyone to like — and dislike — about the bill.

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