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Three Stress-Free Back to School Outfit Hacks to Help Busy Teachers Dress to Impress

Gray woven slip-on shoes with red dragon embroidery, paired with polka-dot pants, on a wooden deck.

Most teachers make their jobs look easy. But in reality, helping hundreds of children and young adults grow both in their studies and as people is no easy feat.

Goodwill Supports All Learners

Graduates celebrate by tossing mortarboards into the air under a clear blue sky.

For many, Labor Day is associated with the end of summer, a three-day weekend and the start of a new school year. My social media has been flooded with pictures of kids holding up their “First Day of School” signs while sporting a new outfit.

Advice for People Beginning Careers

Two technicians in blue uniforms collaborate over a workshop project, with an older mentor guiding the younger trainee.

If you are beginning your career, I’d like to offer some advice to consider as you advance. Let’s get started!

3 Reasons I Always Thrift Shop in Every City I Travel To and Why You Should Too

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If there’s one thing I love more than thrift shopping, it’s traveling. And I really, really love being able to combine the two. Summer travel season is here and below are a few reasons you might want to add hitting up a Goodwill to your travel itinerary.

Twenty Three Years of TANF

This week the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program turns 23. A human services program that provides assistance temporarily to families with children in poverty has been proven to be both vital to short- and long-term success for families and children.

MY STORY: ROBERT FRANK

Smiling bearded man in a blue t-shirt stands in a workshop or lab, with papers and equipment on the counter behind him.

Meet Robert Frank, a donation attendant and utility worker at a Goodwill store in suburban Chicago. Robert suffered physical abuse as a child, including blows to the head that left him with a cognitive disability. With support from Goodwill, he learned to read and write. At age 65, he read a book for the first time, giving him new confidence and a more positive outlook on life.

Five Tips for Addressing Conflicts on the Job

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Conflict may arise in the workplace just like in our personal lives. How we deal with them is important. This week I will share five tips for addressing conflict.

National Thrift Shop Day

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Most people know Goodwill for our donated goods retail stores. In fact, 82 percent of the US population lives within 10 miles of a Goodwill location. So it’s natural that we’re celebrating National Thrift Shop Day on Saturday, August 17.

Back To School Outfit Staples That Make Dressing To Impress That Much Easier

Young woman in a brown jacket walking past colorful geometric mural walls.

As Labor Day swiftly approaches, it’s time to start thinking about the inevitable. The end of lazy summer days and the start of classes. Before heading back to school, I would always make sure to plan my first few days of outfits.

Many Issues Remain for Congress to Address

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After reaching the budget deal that we shared last week, both the House and Senate are in recess until after Labor Day. Typically, lawmakers spend their summer break back in the district, meeting with constituents, hosting town halls, and even touring local Goodwill organizations to see the mission in action.

Tips To Keep Your Resume Fresh

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Times change. Today’s best practices will be replaced by new ones tomorrow. Not keeping up with current practices can create a negative impression. You can learn more about effective resumes with Indeed + Goodwill at this site. Today let’s explore how to ensure your resume positions you to compete for the job you want.

The Back to School $queeze

Two children pose against a brick wall; the younger wears a yellow turban-style hat and cream knit sweater.

I’ve always said my fashion sense could be best described as “sophisticated toddler” because I love mixing bright colors and patterns. Comfort and pockets are also a must– and quite honestly–you’ll likely find toys and snacks in mine, too.