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My Story: Tonya Edwards

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Before coming to Goodwill, Tonya was unemployed, homeless and had a young son who lived with his father. She was looking for an organization that could help her become a positive member of society. After linking up with Goodwill's work experience program, Tonya quickly rose in the Goodwill ranks and now works as a field supervisor for an in-home care program offering non-medical care to adults. Thanks to steady employment, she was able to purchase two vehicles and is now in the process of buying a home.

Goodwill Urges TANF Reauthorization on 15th Anniversary

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Laura Walling

Fifteen years ago today the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program was created when President Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) into law. Since TANF was created in 1996, Goodwill Industries® has provided more than 1.5 million TANF recipients with pre- and post-employment services, including skills training, job search assistance, job retention support, and other career programs tailored to their needs.

Please RT. #Donate, don't dump…

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Please RT. #Donate don’t dump in landfills! Help Goodwill & support the Donate Mvmt by tweeting #ipromise to @mcpolls today betw 12-2 CDT!

Text IPROMISE to 27138 and pro…

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Text IPROMISE to 27138 and promise to donate your clothing and hard goods to #GoodwillIntl

Find a Job by Sharpening Your Soft Skills

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Many qualified workers find themselves competing for a small number of jobs as the economy continues its slow recovery. In the wake of the recession, how will you stand out amongst the crowd of people applying for your job of choice? Demonstrating your soft skills – your positive attitude, flexibility and ability to interact with other people – can help give you an edge when looking for a job.

At #GoodwillIntl, innovation i…

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

At #GoodwillIntl innovation isn’t the next iPhone, it’s the next idea that can serve another person.

My Story: Bernard Weiters

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Before I came to Goodwill, I spent some time in the military and, after ETS, fell into an addiction to alcohol. I got with Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina and my life changed for the positive after taking a maintenance training program. I take care of the corporate building in Charleston and my future seems to be getting brighter and brighter. Once, it was all about me, but now I try to give back what I received. It makes me feel good.