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.
Originally posted on Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-surge-in-unemployment-claims-expected-to-continue-11586424605 By Sarah Chaney and David Harrison Nearly 17 million Americans have filed new claims for benefits since mid-March as the coronavirus spread. The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits continued to surge at unprecedented levels, bringing the total number of applications to nearly 17 million since the coronavirus
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Healthcare workers are fighting a shortage of protective masks, but other personal protective equipment (PPE) items are also in reduced supply, such as scrubs, smocks and face shields. Not having these necessities has been a huge hurdle in battling the coronavirus.
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Traditional schooling isn’t always the right option for students. This was true for Gunner Pemberton, who was referred to Goodwill® to obtain his GED.
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