Denver Goodwill, CU-Boulder Collect 21 Tons of Donations during Campus Move Out

To keep unwanted college items out of landfills and put them in the hands of people who can use them, Goodwill Industries of Denver partners with local colleges and universities to set up Goodwill donation stations during move-out time. This spring, the agency partnered for the first time with the University of Colorado-Boulder Environmental Center, establishing 23 donation stations in the lobbies of the university’s residence halls, as well as near dumpsters.

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My Story: Jorge Nieves

Jorge was struggling in school and having a hard time at home when a Goodwill teacher recommended he join a mentorship program. Goodwill paired him with Nate who, like Jorge has interests in film and music. In addition to sharing hobbies, Nate helps Jorge stay on track in school. Jorge says, "My involvement with Nate and Goodwill has made me a better person."

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Goodwill®, EEOC to Offer Webinar on Veterans’ Rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law 22 years ago. In an effort to provide guidance with regard to the ADA and its impact on the employment of veterans, Goodwill Industries International (GII) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will host a webinar July 31 at 2:00 EDT.

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Don’t Sweat It! Tips for Keeping Cool While Staying in Dress Code

Mary from Sioux City, IA, asks, "My commute to in the summer is smoking hot, and not in a good way. But flip flops and tank tops are banned. How can I keep my cool and my job?"

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Don't Sweat It! Tips for Keeping Cool While Staying in Dress Code

Mary from Sioux City, IA, asks, "My commute to in the summer is smoking hot, and not in a good way. But flip flops and tank tops are banned. How can I keep my cool and my job?"

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Mi Historia: Luis Miguel Soto

Mi nombre es Luis Miguel Soto, tengo 24 años, mi discapacidad es musculo esquelética y antes de entrar a Buena Voluntad no hacía nada en mi casa, me sentía desanimado, me sentía sin hacer nada y busque algo que hacer, llame para buena voluntad, a ver si me daban una oportunidad de entrar y entre. Cuando no hacía nada me sentía sin hacer nada y busque algo que hacer… para llegar a ser alguien útil.

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