My Story: Rafael Munoz

Rafael was in New York City when the attacks on 9/11 took place, and later developed health problems and other challenges including PTSD, agoraphobia and depression. After spending time in prison, he found himself homeless and unable to find a job to get his life back on track. While living at a facility for individuals with psychological disabilities, he was referred to Goodwill for support finding a job. He started working two days a week at Goodwill, and is now working full-time and learning to help others instead of focusing on his own worries.

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Deficit Reduction Has Implications for Goodwill®

The administration’s budget request, released last week, outlines a plan that proposes to avoid the automatic spending cuts required by the Budget Control Act that Congress passed last year. Under the proposal, the automatic cuts – some of which would affect federal investments that support local Goodwill agencies’ efforts to help people find jobs and advance in careers – would be avoided by cutting mandatory spending, and increasing tax revenue.

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Goodwill® Game Teaches Kids about Donating and Recycling

Donation Match Game screenshotAttention parents and kids at heart! If you're looking for a fun and educational activity, be sure to check out Goodwill's free Donation Match Game (online and for the iPad). The interactive game, powered by Goodwill's Donate Movement, teaches kids about many of the different items you have in your home that can be donated or recycled.

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My Story: Vic King

Vic started his adult life on the wrong track when he didn't complete high school and started selling drugs to make ends meet. He served time in prison, but thanks to parenting classes he took while incarcerated, he regained custody of his kids upon his release. He began working at Goodwill, where he has gradually been given more responsibilities. He is also taking advantage of financial strengthening classes, and is working towards completing his GED so he can be the best role model he can be for his children.

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