Thrifting as a Form of Self-Care

Many people find shopping to be frivolous and time-consuming. That could not be further from the truth for me and many people in the thrifting/secondhand community. For many of us, thrifting is not just an activity but a form of self-care.

My Story: Tremontenia Morgan

I walked through the Goodwill doors with a high school education, limited computer proficiency, and often could be quiet and reserved. I always knew I had a passionate spirit and love to help others, but I needed assistance on becoming more engaging with the general public in a workforce setting.

It’s Time for a Real Infrastructure Week

Though it is frequently cited as a top priority for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, actually enacting a comprehensive plan to fix the nation’s crumbling infrastructure can sometimes seem like the elusive hope of an “infrastructure week” that has come and gone.

Five Tips to Get Noticed on LinkedIn

In today’s world, so many functions of everyday life happen online. We entertain ourselves virtually. We learn new skills virtually. We visit with friends and family virtually. So, it should be no surprise that we find jobs and grow our careers virtually, as well.

Taking the Time to Declutter Can Create More Room for Inspiration

It’s likely that over the course of the last few months, you’ve spent more time than usual at home. For me, this unexpected time indoors created a need to detox the material items in my life.

Urge Congress to Expand Charitable Giving

The pandemic and the economic downturn have severely damaged charitable giving in America. Despite a few bright spots and big headlines, the latest data shows a troubling decline in donations this year, with an 11 percent drop in March alone — a trend that would lead to $25 billion in lost revenue for nonprofits like Goodwill.

How to Prepare for the Jobs Available Today

Perhaps a job hunter’s biggest challenge lies in ensuring they have skills employers want and a personal network to help them market those skills to a new employer or industry. If you’ve decided to move from your past work to try something new, what’s your next step?

Hello again, old friend!

This week, after nearly 5 months away, I made my first trip to my local Goodwill store. Even with all the new, necessary health precautions taken on my first visit during the “new normal,” it felt nearly the same — and, in a lot of ways, better. Let me explain. 

Make Virtual Advocacy a Reality

Office closures and social distancing has not stopped Congress from their ability to conduct their business, and it should not prevent advocates from engaging with lawmakers and staff. In fact, it’s more important now that constituents be able to contact elected officials and share the impact that the pandemic is having on individuals, families, communities and employers.

My Story: Weston Orf

Weston Orf had recently been laid off from his former employer a few months before coming to Goodwill. After initially learning about Goodwill’s digital skills training through a family member, he visited his local www.goodwill.organization, Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado, and enrolled in CompTIA Security+ training.

How to Explain Gaps in Employment

Gaps in employment are common. How can you tell the story behind them on a résumé and in your interviews?

Congress is Holding Hearings, But Are They Listening?

Since shortly after the pandemic began, a group of charitable nonprofits (including Goodwill), recognized that many organizations will be in need of various forms of federal relief as they continue to provide critical services at a time when they had to cancel fundraisers, close businesses that provide mission revenue, and face delays in contract payments among other struggles. Hundreds of organizations have since joined the effort seeking #Relief4Charities.