119th Congress Begins with New Priorities and Unfinished Business

The 119th Congress gaveled into session on January 3 as lawmakers returned to Washington with a long list of unfinished legislative business and new policy priorities to tackle in the coming months. Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown in late December by passing a stopgap continuing resolution to fund the government through March 14.

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My New Year’s Resolution for a Sustainable, Designer Future

Veronica Beard High Waist Straight Leg Denim

The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on the previous year and set resolutions to improve our lives in the next year. Whether this is by setting up healthier habits, taking better care of household finances or living more mindfully with how we shop, there are always areas where we could improve. As I look ahead to 2025, one of the areas I’m interested in improving connects both my personal and sustainability goals. I plan to continue to shop secondhand, primarily for designer and luxury pieces. In the next year, my goal is to really focus more on quality instead of quantity when shopping.

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My Goodwilll Story – Melvin 

Melvin

Melvin, a proud veteran, first heard about the services offered by Goodwill North Central Texas (Fort Worth) through a local Salvation Army homeless shelter in Denton, TX. With a past marked by unfortunate choices and being impacted by the justice system, Melvin faced significant challenges in finding employment. However, his life took a positive turn when he discovered the resources offered by Goodwill®

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Gifts With Meaning That Your Friends Will Rave About

Sweater and Books

Instead of getting people generic gifts this year, put together gifts with meaning! I have the perfect idea for everyone on your list. There’s not much better than a soft, chunky sweater and a story to get you through the cold winter nights. Throughout the winter, getting cozy is the ultimate goal, and with the right ambiance and the right story, that can be easier than ever. Whether your friends and loved ones are big readers or you think they could be with the right book, this pairing is a gift idea that can be easily personalized with thrifted finds.

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Chic Guide to Help You Sparkle in Your New Year’s Eve Outfit

Sparkle

Did you know that your New Year’s Eve outfit can reflect something much deeper this year? Each year brings new blessings and, sometimes, new trials, too. As we wrap up the end of one year, reflecting on all that’s happened is so important. It can help us understand what went right, what went wrong and what we want to change for the upcoming year. Reflections and resolutions can provide a nice roadmap to making each year better than the previous one, but there’s also something to be said for the power of positivity as you head into the new year.

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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL ONCE AGAIN RANKED IN THE TOP 10 AMONG FORBES’ LIST OF AMERICA’S TOP 100 CHARITIES THIS YEAR

ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International was once again named a top charity among the nation’s top 100 charitable organizations in Forbes Magazine’s coveted rankings for 2024. With more than 1.8 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S., Goodwill® is proud to be recognized among Forbes’ 100 largest charities and ranked in the top 10 for

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What is a Cover Letter: A Look at a Good Cover Letter Format

It’s a common question when looking for a job. What is a cover letter? Here, we’ll talk about the cover letter format and what should be included in a cover letter to make it stand out. If you are interested in learning more about what a cover letter is, things to consider before you begin your first draft and some options for what to write about — keep reading.

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