It’s August, which means it’s time to spiff up for the school year. Although the reality of the pandemic means that this coming school year might look a little bit different for a lot of us. So when we think about our typical back-to-school shopping trip — for whatever it might look like in the fall — the choices you make in your purchases might look a bit different this year, too.
Another week has passed, another 1.2 million Americans have filed for unemployment, another slew of businesses have shuttered their doors, and hundreds of thousands of people have tested positive for COVID-19 while another several thousand have lost their lives — and yet there is still no agreement on the next round of congressional relief for the nation. This process is frustrating and exhausting, but we cannot give up our pursuit.
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina (Triad Goodwill) reports that it collected 1,382 pounds of non-perishable food in the month of June. This announcement comes during a time when many families in the region struggle with economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Job searching is a full-time job. Between researching employers online and networking to filling out applications and prepping for interviews, it can easily eat up 40+ hours a week. But as much work as it is to land a new job, it’s when you start one that the hard work really begins.
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It’s official: summertime is in full swing! As the temperatures rise, winter sweaters make their way to the back of the closet to make room for their sleeveless summer counterparts. While some clothes are practical staples — like tees and shorts — following summer fashion trends will keep you looking and feeling cool. Not sure where to start? No worries; we’ve collected some of our favorite trends to keep you and your family stylish all summer long!
House Democrats passed the HEROES Act back in May as their opening bid in the next round of COVID-19 congressional relief. The title is short for Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act. Senate Republicans countered this week with the HEALS Act, short for Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act.
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A native of Liberia, Wesley Chenoweth is pursuing the American entrepreneurial dream, and credits his experience with Goodwill of North Georgia’s GoodBiz program for helping him find the path to success. Goodwill of North Georgia awarded his company, Grizzly Delivery, LLC, with its 2020 Micro-Business of the Year award in recognition of his firm’s achievements.
The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s (DA’s) office has partnered with Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana to help young adults with a history of criminal misconduct who want to turn their lives around.
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Sometimes getting the job is the easy part of employment — keeping it can be a whole other ballgame. Staying in a job for long periods of time builds credibility, stability and experience, and puts you in a more favorable position should you wish to pursue new opportunities down the road.
I love pretty flowers! But I don’t have much of a green thumb when it comes to actually growing them. This fun upcycled flower garden — made from items I found at my local Goodwill store — adds a bit of color to a blah corner of my yard.
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