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Ideas for Throwing an All-Thrifty Wedding

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Julia Marchand

It’s common knowledge that weddings are expensive. But until I began planning my own, I didn’t realize how expensive. Stunned by the ridiculous sums I was facing, I proclaimed almost immediately that Ryan and my wedding would be thrifty and do-it-yourself. There is so much to think about from big things like location and menu to the little things that are easily overlooked (but can be surprisingly pricey) like tablecloths, ceremony programs and even cake cutting fees! Goodwill® to the rescue!

As Congress Averts Crisis, Goodwill® Helps Heroes Get Hired

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Seth Turner

This week, Congress has been working to adopt a $1.1 trillion spending bill that will finalize government funding for the remainder of FY 2014. The bill has advanced in an uncharacteristically bipartisan manner, without finger pointing, bickering or threats of a government shutdown. In addition, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the bill will not

Career Academy Offers Students with Disabilities Hands-On and Classroom Learning

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

At the Urban Career Academy, a partnership between Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas and the University of Missouri Institute for Human Development, students with disabilities explore careers in accounting, human resources and retail.

My Story: Liz Morris

Posted on January 13, 2014 (August 31, 2017) by Vanessa Cardoni

When Liz Morris began to lose her vision, she lost her independence. Not one to give up in light of a challenge, she gained the knowledge needed to begin her new life. After 10 years of unemployment Liz reached out to Goodwill for help to jumpstart her professional career.

Stability in Washington—a “Monumental” Task?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Paul Seifert

Recently, President Obama talked about the need for stability in Washington. I trust he wasn’t talking about the Washington Monument and National Cathedral, both of which became a little wobbly after the earthquake. I’m pretty sure he was talking about the need for Congress to take care of routine business, like passing budgets and appropriations bills, reauthorizing certain laws like the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), generally not terrorizing the world over not raising the debt limit, things like that. And perhaps Congress already got the message.

Lost Your Luggage? Replace Your Suitcase Contents for Less at Goodwill®

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Marisa Lynch

Hey guys, its Marisa from New Dress A Day here! It’s the holiday season, so that means there’s lots of travel going on. Suitcases get packed -- as do the flights home -- and sometimes those suitcases don’t make it to the final destination! I was inspired to craft this month’s post about what to do when it’s YOU who doesn’t see your suitcase on the carousel. One of my biggest nightmares is being the last one standing in the baggage claim area, watching the rest of my flight mates head out of the airport with their luggage, and then seeing the carousel stop, wondering, “But where’s my rolling suitcase?”

Get Organized This New Year and Create Jobs

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

Donate unwanted items to Goodwill® and get your home organized for 2014 Rockville, MD — Each new year, many people make a resolution to get better organized at home. Make 2014 the year you finally clear the clutter with Goodwill’s help. As you’re cleaning out your garage and closets, save gently used items and donate

Here’s What This Year’s Second Annual Secondhand Sunday Had in Store

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Jenna Isaacson

Earlier this month, freshly stuffed with turkey and cranberry sauce, millions of Americans mapped out their early Black Friday morning shopping strategies. Just hours after giving thanks for the things they already have, many of them huddled in tents on cold, hard, strip-mall sidewalks -- ironically -- to get more stuff. Not me. Last year’s first Secondhand Sunday had me looking forward to this year’s post-Thanksgiving trip to the thrift store even more.

Here's What This Year's Second Annual Secondhand Sunday Had in Store

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

My Story: Tanyel Johnson

Posted on December 25, 2013 (August 31, 2017) by Vanessa Cardoni

Tanyel quit her job to attend to the needs of her children, specifically, her son with a disability, while her husband worked. Not working caused her to fall into a depression. She saw a commercial for Goodwill's services and later connected with the agency in Omaha for a six-month customer service training. She landed an internship,which then led to permanent employment that allows her to still attend to her son's needs when needed.

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