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In TX, Goodwill Influences Adult Diploma Legislation from Start to Finish

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

Thanks in part to the efforts of Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) recently signed into law three bills that will benefit adult learners in the state. While the agency worked hard to move all the legislation through, it proposed and had a hand in crafting SB 1142, which enables adults over the age of 26 to earn a high school diploma as an alternative option to a general educational development (GED) certificate.

DIY: How to Turn a Thrifted Dress into One of Summer’s Trendy Looks

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Marisa Lynch

Hey guys, its Marisa from New Dress A Day here! Summer is in full effect and everywhere I look, I see stripes, stripes, stripes! Summer and stripes go hand in hand, whether it’s done in a nautical way or in a seersucker variety.

DIY: How to Turn a Thrifted Dress into One of Summer's Trendy Looks

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

Join Goodwill® In Supporting Those Who Served

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Paul Seifert

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most costly battles in American history. Over 50,000 Union and Confederate troops were killed, wounded or missing after the massive three-day battle that marked the turning point of the Civil War. Veterans of that war had little in the way of services to help them regain their lives and find jobs after the war ended. Fortunately, things are different for today’s veterans. Goodwill® provides an array of services to help America’s fighting men and women find work after leaving the military.

My Story: Hong Nguyen

Posted on July 3, 2013 (August 31, 2017) by Vanessa Cardoni

As a young adult, Hong stayed at home a lot and felt she was lacking direction in life. After connecting with Goodwill in Seattle, she became involved in the Green Corps Program where she learned how to maintain trails and took classes in workplace and life readiness. Today she feels she has a purpose and is headed to a career where she can support her family.

Microsoft Supports Hawaii Goodwill with Grant, Donation Drive

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

In conjunction with the grand opening of its first retail store in Hawaii in June, Microsoft presented Goodwill Industries of Hawaii (Honolulu) with a $500,000 software donation plus several PCs.

Four Generations, One Workforce: Tips for Working Together

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

Angela from Roanoke, VA, asks, “I’m one of the youngest people in my office. Almost everyone else is at least 20 years older than me and has been at this company forever. I feel like they don’t GET me and like we’re speaking different languages sometimes. How can I make this better?”

Keep Your Kitchen Clutter Free with These Tips

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Lorie Marrero

The kitchen is one of the most complex areas to organize, because there are so many different functions going on in the space, so much equipment required, and so many people using and sharing the space so many times per day. When you tackle your kitchen, pay particular attention to the four “F-words” we teach for strategizing your space: Features, Flow, Function and Frequency.

Grand Rapids Event Prepares Youth for Work, Connects Them with Business Leaders

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

From June 10 to 13, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids (MI) participated in a youth employment event, Ready Now! for Youth, that gave youth in Kent County employment skills and training to interview for jobs and internships. The collaborative effort brought together Grand Rapids Community College, the Kent Intermediate School District, the Goodwill, the chamber of commerce, Kris Mathis Enterprise and Express Employment.

Decorating with Doilies: Three DIY Projects

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Julia Marchand

I’ve been eyeing crochet doilies at my local Goodwill® for many months now, knowing that there must be something easy that can be done to give them a place in my home without them feeling too “granny." Finally, a couple of projects came to mind and seemed to fit the bill.

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