A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to seek relief for charitable nonprofits. Please take a moment to take action and contact Congress and ask that they support nonprofits during their time of need. We currently have two pre-written letters that you can send your local law-makers.
Prior to enrolling in the digital skills program at Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (Greenville, SC), Annette Cohen was at a critical juncture in her job search. As she assessed opportunities, she found that the she was either over- or under-qualified for many of the roles she was interested in. For support with her job search, Cohen went to her local Goodwill Job Connection center.
While your overwhelming generosity has made it necessary for many local Goodwill organizations to temporarily suspend accepting donations, we know you may still be inspired to clear out while we’re all practicing social distancing. Check out these few tips for storing up your donations while you wait for donation centers to reopen in your area.
These have been difficult times for communities. At Goodwill®, we believe that 'GOOD WILL COME'! Each week, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio will provide free downloadable activities for you and your family to help your community grow stronger. Others are just fun ways to pass this time!
Class of 2020 grads are wrapping up their studies virtually and may be getting diplomas via mail rather than crossing a stage to cheers. With a pandemic and economic crash, it is a tough time for all involved. On the bright side, you’ll have your degree, and soon it’ll be time to launch your career.
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Even with most Goodwill® donation doors temporarily closed, we know that donating is important for so many reasons. This is the perfect time to teach kids about the importance of donations and get them involved in spring cleaning.
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Goodwill Industries International is proud to be working with many fellow charitable organizations seeking relief for nonprofits in future legislation. We need your continued help to urge Congress to include nonprofit tracks in future relief packages. In this time of uncertainty and waiting, one thing remains sure: your advocacy matters.
Myles Anton, executive chef and owner of The Franklin and Trattoria Stella in Traverse City, MI, found himself with an abundance of fresh produce and free time when restaurants across the state closed due to the public health crisis. That's when he arrived at the Goodwill Inn to volunteer
While most of us are living under stay-at-home orders, we can still continue our job searches. Applying for jobs online is common, but the change is in what may happen next.
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic facing the country is having a profound impact on charitable organizations like Goodwill® to provide additional services in an unprecedented manner. Goodwill Industries International has joined more than 200 nonprofits in a request that Congress include a nonprofit track in any future COVID-19 relief package.
