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WA Program Helps Vets with Trauma, Combat Histories Overcome Criminal Backgrounds

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill's services for veterans and military families include job training and employment placement services to help them reintegrate into civilian society. But our support doesn't stop there. Many of our 165 Goodwill agencies in the U.S. and Canada provide support services to help these individuals overcome a variety of challenges and circumstances. In Spokane, WA, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest works in conjunction with the Spokane County Veterans Enhanced Treatment Court to run the Spokane Veterans Forum (SVF). The program is the therapeutic side to the court and offers veterans that have become involved with the legal system an alternative to traditional sentencing.

My Story: Latonya Thomas

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Latonya Thomas separated from the military at the time the economy was melting down, making it hard to find civilian employment. She had lost many of her assets and felt her life had plateaued when she was referred to Goodwill. She's now exploring new careers and working with staff to meet her educational and career goals and is optimistic about her future.

Four Ideas to Give Old Tins a New Life

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Julia Marchand

I’ve been staring at this Ritz container my entire life. On sick days, my mom would reach into this tin and pull out a sleeve of crackers to keep me and my ginger ale company on the couch while we watched Little House on the Prairie. This year, while doing spring cleaning, she asked me if I wanted the old Ritz tin, and I couldn’t help but say yes. That got me thinking about how useful, versatile and gosh darn cute tins can be. So I set out in search of others (obviously I went to Goodwill first!).

Goodwill® Leverages Pell Grants to Help People Advance in Careers

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Seth Turner

More Americans are going back to school, and more students than ever are qualifying for Pell Grants, the primary federal grant program that provides funding for low- and moderate-income students. As Goodwill® works to help the people it serves to not only find jobs, but to advance in careers, Pell Grants are becoming increasingly important to our efforts.

Goodwill® Offers Resources for People Devastated by Hurricane Sandy

Posted on October 31, 2012 (October 1, 2019) by Vanessa Cardoni

Updated November 9, 2012 Flood, fire, massive winds and mass destruction have impacted thousands of communities along the East Coast, the Northeast United States and Caribbean region. Goodwill extends it sympathy to the individuals and families who have been left without support and shelter as a result of this devastating storm. The caring people that

Advance Your Career, Education Opportunities with ESL Classes

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Juanita from Las Cruces, NM, asks, "My brother said I should take ESL classes to help me get a job, but I don’t know. Tell me about the classes. Do they really help?”

Goodwill® Agencies Celebrate “Make a Difference Day”

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Six Goodwill® agencies joined an estimated three million Americans to take part in Make a Difference Day this past Saturday. USA Weekend Magazine started Make a Difference Day in 1992 and the observance has grown to be the largest national day of community service, a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors.

Goodwill® Agencies Celebrate "Make a Difference Day"

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

My Story: Sarouet Ouk

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

With Goodwill's support, Sarouet is making progress towards earning her GED diploma. She has received college preparation and job training support, and now feels connected to her life and the direction she's going.

Adventures in Outlet Shopping: The St. Louis Edition

Posted on October 26, 2012 (February 16, 2025) by Jenna Isaacson

The last time I was in Missouri, I had a chance to take a tour behind the scenes at the new St. Louis Goodwill® outlet, probably one of my favorites in the country. The light alone in this place is amazing, unlike a lot of outlets I’ve seen -- or thrift stores in general. The exposed brick and giant windows make it feel like shopping in a gorgeous loft that happens to have the most random things you could ever love.

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