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LA Teens Experience Life as Adults at Goodwill® Reality Event

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

More than 100 teens from 29 parishes in north and central Louisiana got a little taste of reality during Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana’s (Shreveport) Reality City event. During the event, youth encountered real-life scenarios, including buying a car, renting or buying a house, applying for car insurance and health insurance, buying groceries and clothing, putting children in daycare, going to the doctor and more.

My Story: Troy Wilkinson

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

After leaving a longtime janitorial position, Troy -- an Army veteran -- had a hard time finding another job and feared losing everything he had worked toward. He connected with Goodwill and learned valuable employment skills such as how to operate a cash register. He's now been employed with Goodwill for over a year and is happy with the new life he has build for himself.

A Tale of Two Dressers: How to Turn Thrift Furniture into Signature Pieces

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Evette Rios

With my closets bursting at the seams, I knew that I really needed some more storage for clothing, and I was going to have to be creative about where I was going to put that storage. I headed to my local Goodwill thrift store and, when I found this old buffet and dresser, I fell in love. I measured them and they were perfect. The only problem was they were really beat up.

Amid Health Care Reform Debate, Let’s Not Forget about Jobs

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Laura Walling

Regardless of whether you support or oppose the Affordable Care Act / Obamacare/ health care reform or even understand the intricacies of the law and the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision, there is still one fact that remains the same – people need jobs.

Amid Health Care Reform Debate, Let's Not Forget about Jobs

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

How to Include Volunteer Experience on Your Résumé

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Leanne from Burlington, VT, asks, "I need to do community service to meet my high school requirement. Will this help me build my résumé?”

WA Goodwill Collects Two Months of E-Waste in a Single Day

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest (based in Spokane, WA) recently collected an estimated 256,000 pounds of televisions, computers, monitors and other household electronics -- more than they process in two months -- in a single day, thanks to a partnership with its regional NBC affiliate.

Beat the Summer Heat with DIY Cut-Off Jean Shorts

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Stacey Kay

Most of us live in shorts and t-shirts all summer long. After all, who wants to fuss with a complicated outfit when that mercury starts to rise? Novelty shorts are back in fashion, so get a little bit creative and head straight to the pants rack of your nearest Goodwill store to get started.

Tell Congress You Support Programs That Create Employment Opportunities

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Seth Turner

The House is soon expected to mark up its version of the Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations bill. The House seeks an overall price tag that is $7.7 billion less (5 percent) than the amount agreed to by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Under the circumstances, House appropriators may be tempted – as has been the case in years past – to put job training funding on the chopping block. Take action now by urging your representative to support job training programs that help put people back to work.

Four Questions to Find Greater Job Satisfaction

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Rick from South Bend, IN, asks, "I do my work and do it well, but I don’t really get much satisfaction from my work. Am I in the wrong job?"

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