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Valentine’s Day Date Idea That Won’t Break the Bank: A Thrift Date at Goodwill®

Posted on February 12, 2025 (February 19, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air. With it comes the reminder to show your appreciation for the loved ones in your life through thoughtful moments, experiences or gifts. I’ve personally always loved Valentine’s Day because it’s more personalized than some of the other holidays, making it an opportunity to show your loved ones how well you know them and how much you care for them.

Checks and Balances

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Vanessa Cardoni

The executive branch continues to issue numerous orders and memos with the goals of reducing the size of government, identifying waste, fraud and abuse, and eliminating initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental justice. Some members of the legislative branch are pushing back on these measures via introducing legislation, submitting formal inquiries, and using procedural levers to slow confirmations; while other members of Congress are proposing legislation that align with the President’s agenda. With such close margins in the House and Senate, few bills are likely to pass both chambers.

My Goodwill Story – Jessica

Posted on February 5, 2025 (February 13, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

As we prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day, it’s a great time to reflect on the power of love. Whether it’s love for your partner, love for your family or even love for yourself, love has the ability to help us grow and change our lives for the better.

A Whirlwind Week

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Vanessa Cardoni

Many nonprofits including Goodwill spent the week analyzing the scope of President Trump’s executive orders, assessing the impact of the temporary freeze in federal funding, looking at ways in which federally funded programs align with the new administration’s priorities, and monitoring court cases while still executing on our mission and serving our communities.

Indulge Your Wardrobe in Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse

Posted on January 30, 2025 (January 30, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

Keeping with tradition, we got the annual announcement of Pantone’s Color of The Year for 2025: Mocha Mousse. Following 2023’s color Viva Magenta during the year of Barbie and 2024’s Peach Fuzz, Mocha Mousse is a departure from what we’ve been seeing. For me, it symbolizes a collective global desire for comfort — think of the palette of some favorite comfort foods like chocolate and coffee. As you might guess, I like to combine these sweet little treats with my hobby of secondhand shopping. That makes it easy to add some soft comfort to your wardrobe and home without breaking the bank or buying something new just to fit a trend.

Maneuvering Through Organizational Restructuring and Occupational Changes

Posted on January 29, 2025 (February 14, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

Change at work and in life is often unavoidable. This post will discuss various types of change at work and explain how best to navigate through these shifts while you adapt to new realities. If you are interested in learning more about this topic or find yourself wanting to prepare for any such occurrences happening at your place of work — now or in the future — please continue reading.

President Trump’s Second First Week

Posted on January 24, 2025 (February 19, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

President Trump wasted no time settling back into the oval office, issuing more than 40 executive orders (EOs) in his first week of his second administration. During his first term, Trump signed 14 executive orders and memoranda over his first week. The broad range of issues covered by the actions of interest to Goodwill and the people we serve include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; government grants and contracts; civic engagement; and immigration. Some EOs may not take effect immediately and some face legal challenges.

My Goodwill Story – Chauniece

Posted on January 20, 2025 (January 17, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

January is National Mentoring Month, a time to honor the incredible impact mentors have on our lives. This month, we celebrate the journey of Chauniece, a young woman who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve her dreams, thanks to her determination and support from Goodwill of Kentucky's The Spot and the Thrive program.

How to Advance Your Career by Developing New Skills

Posted on January 17, 2025 (March 18, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

There are several tactics available to increase your knowledge base and develop new capabilities that can elevate your career prospects. Additionally, it explores the ways in which various types of skills-building and professional development can not only benefit your current work responsibilities but also be utilized to further your career advancement in the future.

Goodwill CEO Steve Preston Named Chair of NRF Foundation Board; New Director Added

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Vanessa Cardoni

For immediate release January 11, 2025 WASHINGTON – The NRF Foundation today announced a new chairman and one addition to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made following the organization’s winter board meeting in New York City, ahead of NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show and the NRF Foundation Honors. Macy’s, Inc. Chairman and CEO Tony Spring concluded his

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