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Goodwill® Helps Homeless Men in Dayton Get Quickly Back to Work

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

The Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley (Dayton, OH) Rapid Employment Program, which operates out of space at a nearby homeless shelter, has helped 194 homeless men get back to work since its inception in October 2011. The program is part of the county's 10-Year Homeless Solutions Plan and has helped men find jobs ranging from cross country truck driving, to positions at McDonalds, in retail, in factories and as security guards.

My Story: Shana Gutierrez

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

I first came to Rappahannock Goodwill Industries because it was suggested to me by the manager of the homeless shelter where I was staying. I was a little skeptical at first, but I quickly learned that this was just the thing I needed to help me get ahead. I worked with the staff there to

Four Craft Projects You Can Make from Thrifted Yarn

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Julia Marchand

A few winters ago, I learned how to knit. I went through a phase where my knitting needles were like my 11th and 12th fingers, but after that season, my enthusiasm mostly died out. I was stuck with a drawer full of thrifted yarn and no inclination to knit. As time passes, though, I have found myself reaching in that drawer with some pretty projects in mind. There’s a lot that can be done with this versatile material, even if you don’t knit. Here are some ideas.

Act Now to Protect Job Training Programs from Budget Cuts

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Seth Turner

As the nation slowly recovers from the worst recession since the Great Depression and unemployment remains high, job training programs face a dual threat this year. Members of Congress need to hear from their constituents that job training is important to our economic recovery. At a time when unemployment remains high, these resources are an important part of the nation’s economic recovery and job creation effort.

Five Tips to Consider When Applying for a Job Within the Same Company

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

Rebecca from Henderson, NV, asks, “I dig the company I work for, but my team not so much. A position recently became available in a different department – I have the skills and want to apply. How do I navigate this without upsetting my boss or risking my current job if it doesn’t work out?”

Austin Goodwill Seeks to Open Charter School to Help Adults Earn High School Diplomas

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Austin) is on the road to opening a charter school aimed at helping people over age 25 earn high school degrees. If the Texas State Board of Education accepts the application, the Excel Center will open its doors in August 2014 at the Goodwill Community Center in Austin.

My Story: Angel Howell

Posted on February 18, 2013 (August 31, 2017) by Vanessa Cardoni

After a divorce, Angel - a former stay-at-home mom - needed to find a job to support her son with autism. She applied for TANF and was connected with Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast, which connected her with employment following a job training program. When that employer cut her hours after six years, she returned to Goodwill for help. She now works as a hospital receptionist and tells others, "Never give up, because anything is possible."

Thrift Is in the Air

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jenna Isaacson

Some of us showed our love this week with chocolates, some with mushy cards and fancy dinners. But ever since I started dating my husband--who so rarely shops for himself-- I’ve shown him love all year long by turning him into my personal Ken doll. That’s right. I lovingly forced my thrifting ways upon him by providing him a with an awesomely fashionable twice-loved wardrobe.

Stand Up for People, Priorities Overlooked in the State of the Union Address

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Laura Walling

As the president lays out the priorities for the administration during his second-term and a new Congress reconvenes with its own agenda, now is the time to let your voice be heard and to speak up for those groups who were not referenced. Sign up for Goodwill’s Legislative Action Center to contact your members of Congress. Share the alerts and updates with your own networks, and educate other stakeholders about how the acts of Congress will affect Goodwill. Let’s make sure the important groups overlooked in the State of the Union are not forgotten as Congress considers these cuts.

Office Romances: Worth the Risk?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

Craig from Akron, OH, asks, “My heart’s conflicted. I love my job and see real potential here. But I’ve also recently developed feelings for one of my coworkers – which I know are reciprocated. Office relationships are frowned upon here. What should I do?”

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