Michigan Families Get Support in Moving toward Self-Sufficiency

Families in Kalamazoo, MI, will gain access to increased support as they move towards self-sufficiency, thanks to Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan's (Kalamazoo) Life Guides program. The initiative will offer long-term support by helping these families build social capital, navigate community resources, design and meet goals for their families, and earn incentives while meeting milestones.

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My Story: Lonnie Willis Jr.

After growing up in a life of alcohol, drugs and violence, Lonnie found himself incarcerated. During his time in prison, he decided to turn his life around for the better - a decision which eventually led him to Goodwill. Lonnie benefited from employment training programs and is now proud to work as an attendant at one of Goodwill's attended donation centers.

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Keep Your Home Bright by Decorating with Christmas Lights

As summer approaches, I find myself itching to decorate with twinkle lights! I love the clean and simple look of a string of white lights, and although a lot of people think Christmas when they see these, I think of summer because it is then that I’m looking for every excuse in the world to stay outside among the stars, fireflies and fresh air.

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Congress: Remember Your Moms as You Consider Funding for Older Workers

May not only heralds Mother's Day, it's also Older Americans Month -- and a perfect time for Americans to demonstrate how we value the moms, grandmothers and other older adults in our community and in our workforce by funding services that can make a difference in their lives.

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Thousands Attend Goodwill® Career Fairs across the U.S. and Canada

This year’s Goodwill Industries® Week, celebrated last week, was one of the most exciting to date. Thirty-six Goodwills across the U.S. and Canada hosted more than 100 on-the-ground career fair events, and for the first time Goodwill Industries International hosted a virtual career fair.

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