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How National Thrift Shop Day at Goodwill® Can Inspire a Living Room Makeover

By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro Summer is one of the most popular times of the year for people to move. Whether you’re switching up apartments, moving for college or moving from one home to another, it’s likely, at some point in your life, that this season will be full of packing and unpacking boxes. As you […]

The Power of Partnership

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By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Meaningful change rarely happens alone. Progress happens when organizations come together around a shared purpose—and at Goodwill®, we see that every day. Over the past two weeks alone, collaboration has been the center of our advocacy efforts. Last week, the Goodwill Industries International […]

My Goodwill Story – James Baptiste

No matter what stage of life you’re in, you can always make a career change. At 52 years old, James had been self-employed for quite some time. But it didn’t feel right for him anymore. It was a Goodwill® employee who recommended he stop by his local Goodwill career center to see what was possible. James went to Goodwill South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale) and […]

Advocacy Matters More Than Ever

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By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Washington is entering a period of significant change. Congress will return from the July 4th recess with limited legislative days before the August recess and shifting to spending more time back in their districts in the weeks prior to the election. For the […]

My Goodwill Story: Blanca

It’s only July, but we’re already starting to think about back-to-school season. The new-to-you outfits, DIY teacher gifts and an exciting sense of new possibilities all make this time of year one filled with inspiration. For Blanca, her back-to-school inspiration came from an even deeper place after an unimaginable loss. Her 24-year-old son passed away after a car accident. Though devastated, Blanca found strength in her son’s final act of generosity: […]

America at 250: Honoring Our Past, Building Opportunity for the Future

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By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to reflect on our history, reaffirm our shared values, and look ahead to the future we are building together. At Goodwill®, that future begins with opportunity. America’s 250th should be a moment to […]

How to Use AI to Find a Job: What Works and What Doesn’t

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Using AI to Find a Job: What Works and What Doesn’t Looking for work has always taken time, persistence and a little bit of luck. But the way people search for jobs is changing fast. Artificial intelligence (AI) — the technology behind tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and the smart features built into many job […]

Fourth of July Thrift Style Inspiration

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By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro All things red, white and blue are upon us for America’s 250th celebration of independence! Cue the barbecues, fireworks and stars and stripes as gatherings with friends and family kick off. Whether you have a tradition for how you spend this long weekend or you like to switch your plans up […]

Graduation Season: A Time to Celebrate Opportunity, Achievement, and Community Impact

Graduate in a green cap and gown holding a diploma in front of The Excel Center sign.

By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Graduation season is always a powerful reminder of what’s possible when determination meets opportunity—and across the Goodwill® network, we see those stories unfold every day. As caps fly and families gather to celebrate milestones big and small, we are proud to recognize the […]

My Goodwill Story – Jaike

Becoming a father isn’t easy. It can be exhausting navigating something so new that it disrupts a large part of life. This Father’s Day, we want to share the story of Jaike, who overcame the initial challenges of fatherhood with support from Goodwill of North Georgia (Decatur). While Jaike was adjusting to fatherhood, he was also working a demanding overnight job in […]

Is Your “Net Working”? How to Build Meaningful Professional Connections

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By Richard Totten, Training Coordinator, Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC Growing up, my dad loved to fish. I was terrible at it. The worms. The wiggly fish. Never being able to cast the line quite right. Fishing was just not my thing. So, my dad gave me a different job: net duty. He had different-sized nets depending on […]

With This Artsy Upcycled DIY, You’ll Make The Most of the Wall Art at Goodwill®

By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro Although known for its wide-spanning and eclectic collection of clothing and shoes, Goodwill has a lot more to offer than a great wardrobe. From books to toys to home goods, you never know what you might find when walking through the doors, which is part of the fun and serendipity of […]