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Biden’s FY2024 Budget Proposal

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The administration released its FY24 budget proposal with additional details to be announced next week. The proposal contains several increases to programs of importance to Goodwill and the people we serve.

Practice Executive Presence This International Women’s Day with a Goodwill Power Outfit

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This International Women’s Day, take some time to write down what makes you feel confident on a piece of paper and a couple steps you can take to do more of whatever that is. One thing that helps me get into a “girl boss” mindset is putting on a power outfit that makes me feel good, look good, and boosts my confidence.

My Story: Shaheera Alnatshia

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International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Goodwill has changed the lives of many remarkable women who have gone though our various programs. One such woman is Shaheera Alnatshia.

Swing Into Spring With A Mood-Boosting Closet Cleanout

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It can be inevitable. The buildup of bulky sweaters, though there’s only a handful you wear regularly on rotation. The piles of shoes that you bought because they looked pretty in the store, but haven’t found the right event to wear them to. The overall clutter that takes over your closet, transforming it away from a functional space to more of a curated dumping ground. But, it doesn’t have to be this way!

Show your Support for the Charitable Act

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The need for more charitable giving is not going away. From national disasters to social problems to economic hardship and workforce shortages and the need for more job training services, America is facing unprecedented challenges that nonprofit services can help to address.

How Paying it Forward Can Shift Your Energy

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February may be a short month, but it’s full of the best holidays. It’s best known as the month to celebrate love, but also giving to others. February 17th was Random Acts of Kindness Day, an awareness day to celebrate kindness and encourage a pay-it-forward mentality.

Ask Congress to Support the JOBS Act

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The bipartisan Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2023 (H.R. 793/S. 161) was recently reintroduced in the House and Senate. If enacted, federal Pell Grant eligibility would be expanded to high-quality, short-term job training programs.

Career and Technical Education Offers a Pathway to Good Jobs

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Access to continued education and training beyond high school has become essential to achieving a rewarding career with family-sustaining wages for most Americans. However, the continuing crisis of college affordability and debt has created a high barrier to enrollment and completion in traditional higher education for many low-income students from underserved communities.

How to Elevate Your Spring Home Décor with Greenery this Spring

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The countdown has begun for when the sun will start to set later than five and you won’t need to bundle up in half a closet full of layers to go outside for a quick walk. Slowly but surely spring is on its way! In anticipation, traditions like closet cleanouts are starting to become top of mind again as we start pining for warm weather outfits and days spent outside.

My Story: Meosha Barnum

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Meosha Barnum found herself in difficult times after a dispute led to her becoming involved with the justice system. This unexpected turn in her life interrupted her educational and career plans. After starting a job that only paid the minimum wage of $7.50 per hour, Meosha knew she needed to make a life change to better support herself. Thankfully, she learned of the Young Adult LifeLaunch program, hosted by her local www.goodwill.organization’s training partner, Diesel Truck Driving Academy.

Thrifted Valentine’s Day Inspiration To Set Your Celebration Vibe

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Everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day differently. For many, the holiday is a time to show your love to the special person in your life. However you decide to celebrate this year, whether you’re in a relationship or plan to go out with a group of friends, what you wear can set the celebration vibe for the night.

2023 State of the Union Recap

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President Biden delivered his State of the Union remarks before Congress on February 7th. Among the special guests invited to attend the speech was Marquise McGill, who works as a Senate custodian through Goodwill of Greater Washington’s participation in the AbilityOne program.