LA Goodwill Sets World Record with More Than 13 Tons of Donations

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill officials pose with B. Howard at donation collection event.It’s official! Goodwill Southern California (Los Angeles) and partners NBC4 and Universal Studios Hollywood set a new world record for the most usable goods donations received in a 24-hour period. The donation drive, which was a promoted as a celebration of Earth Day 2012, recently received confirmation that the 27,290 pounds of items it collected set a Guinness World Record.

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My Story: Devin Williams

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Devin was incarcerated and had a history of substance abuse when he first learned about Goodwill. With support from Goodwill staff, Devin accessed internship and work opportunities, and graduated from community college. He now has a full-time job and is looking forward to pursuing his bachelor's degree.

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Give Your Fall Wardrobe a Kick with Affordable Shoe Styles

Posted on by Stacey Kay

If there’s one thing that women cannot have enough of, it’s shoes. A great pair of shoes can transcend seasons, and can very often give a simple outfit its “wow” factor. Shoe choice is also pivotal when expressing a modern edge in vintage dressing. Just like in clothing, many of today’s biggest shoe trends are simply recycled from past eras. Therefore, it is entirely possible to find a trendy shoe score at your local Goodwill® store.

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Goodwill® Encourages Congress to Consider Investments that Leverage Non-Government Resources

Posted on by Seth Turner

While deficit reduction will require belt-tightening measures, Goodwill believes that investments are also needed in integrated strategies that build upon and leverage existing resources that aim to help put people back to work and attain the skills employers need to compete.

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Central Michigan Pilot Program Gives Job Seekers an EDGE in Sector Employment

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Even with support from agencies like Goodwill®, pathways out of poverty for the unemployed aren’t always clear. A new partnership between Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan’s Heartland (Battle Creek) and key community organizations is helping individuals living at 200 percent below the poverty level connect with education, work experience and certification in order to gain guaranteed employment.

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My Story – Tabitha Nobles

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Tabitha had split up with her husband and was living in a homeless shelter when she first heard about Goodwill. Staff helped her sharpen her job search and interview skills, and connected her with a position at a local hospital. Since getting hired, she has reunited with her husband and says her family is doing great.

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Make a Little Thrifted Fabric Go a Long Way

Posted on by Julia Marchand

Goodwill® is my all-time favorite place to buy fabrics. Why? With a lot of really unique patterns and colors ranging from brand new to 50 years old or more, and still unused, the selection is remarkable! Plus, you can buy bulk yardage without paying the price for it. At fabric stores, it isn't unheard of to pay nearly $10 a yard, but at Goodwill you can buy six or seven yards for less than $5.

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