Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of affordable high-speed internet service in many households across the country has made it difficult for millions of Americans to access virtual training, find jobs and build their digital skills.
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Meet Wes Sawyer, Goodwill Industries International’s 2022 Kenneth Shaw Graduate of the Year.
Back to school wardrobe planning and shopping has always signified a time of transition for me. It’s a change from the freedom of summer to the regimented structure of classes.
There’s a beautiful, thrifted statement piece starring in photos of most of my recent special moments. My favorite Goodwill finds have helped me better celebrate some of the best days of my life – which makes it all the easier for me to celebrate National Thrift Shop Day on 8/17.
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At the time of this writing, the House is poised to pass a health, climate and tax package which recently cleared the Senate by a process known reconciliation which allowed the bill to pass with a simple majority and avoid a Republican filibuster.
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Goodwill Industries International (GII) recently had the honor of participating in a virtual Congressional briefing entitled, “Fashion and the Environment – How to Achieve a Circular Future”. Speakers discussed the fashion and apparel industry’s impacts on our climate and environment, how circular markets and sustainable economies can be part of the solution in the fight against climate change, and how good actors in the industries are leading the way with best practices and less carbon-intensive models.
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By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro It’s always a surprise when back-to-school season is around the corner again. The summer months seem to go by the quickest — the days are full of a variety of activities and routines are set to the wayside for a couple of months. As it reaches the point where you finally
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In just a few days, July 31 will mark 100 days out from the midterm election. The more than 500 people we elect this year will make decisions throughout our country on a wide range of issues, such as schools, public transportation, health care, local policing, judges in our courts, and more
There are some sub-trends that are true gems, with staying power that can last a while. While some may have gravitated towards the Y2K return of low-rise denim and butterfly patch crop tops, others have dug into the elegance of minimalism, with a slightly nautical flair. Coastal Grandmother is the trend taking over the summer, something that will last into the fall for students, parents, and teachers alike.
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Y2K, the futuristic fashion trend from the late 90s and early 2000s is back, and an identifying factor of Gen Z. While it’s rare for millennials to get excited about a style based on low-rise pants and crop tops – after being spoiled for so long with high-waisted denim and leggings, Gen Z has been a champion of the trend that blends pop culture, neon colors, and vintage tech advancements, setting them apart.
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