My Goodwill Story: Dominique

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Dominique Mercado

As we honor Native American Heritage Month this November, we are proud to share the story of Dominique, a member of the Native American community, who has made remarkable strides with the support of Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona (Tucson). Dominique’s journey with Goodwill® began through the Tucson Adult Probation Offices. Encouraged by his probation officer, Dominique enrolled in the Ignite 2.0 program, seeking to learn a trade skill and set his life on a new path. His commitment to self-improvement and determination to succeed quickly became evident. 

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Time to Get Out the Vote

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We have reached the home stretch in the 2024 general election. On Tuesday, November 5th, voters will elect the 47th president of the United States. In addition to the presidential race, there are elections for 34 U.S. Senate seats, 435 U.S. House of Representatives seats, state legislative races across 44 states, and 11 races for governor, alongside scores of municipal races and ballot initiatives.

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My Goodwill Story – David

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In celebration of Veterans Day, we are proud to share the story of David, a dedicated veteran who made great use of support from Goodwill Industries of South Texas (Corpus Christi). David’s journey highlights the importance of community outreach and the transformative power of a determined veteran.  David discovered Goodwill’s services through outreach for veterans. Eager to learn about the available programs, he sought to establish a partnership between his local office and Goodwill Industries. His goal was to enhance support for veterans in his community. 

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Goodwill® and Reju™ Announce Plans to Help Advance Textile Recycling in North America in Collaboration with WM®

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The collaboration is intended to help divert textiles from landfills and create a pathway for a circular textile ecosystem ROCKVILLE, MD – Today, Goodwill® and Reju™ announced that, in collaboration with WM, they have aligned on initial plans to pursue a multi-year initiative designed to help advance textile recycling in North America. They plan to

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Goodwill® Launches Goodwill Digital Navigator Certificate Specialization

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In Partnership with World Education and Comcast, a New Online Certificate Program Equips Individuals with Skills Needed to Help Others Navigate Today’s Digital Workplace ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International (GII) has launched the Goodwill Digital Navigator Certificate Specialization, a comprehensive online training program designed to equip career counselors, coaches, library and community center staff,

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Job Searching for Individuals With Disabilities

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A disability can refer to any number of mental or physical impairments. Blindness, deafness, autism, post-traumatic stress, and depression are just a few. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act pertains to employment and ensures that individuals with impairments are not discriminated against during hiring, promotions, pay, training or social activities at work. Additionally, there are other provisions in this federal civil rights law that provide protections regarding transportation accessibility and business infrastructure accommodations.

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Fun Fall Trends You’ll Want to Thrift This Week

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Seasonal shopping is more fun when it’s secondhand. Not only can you tap into trending styles for a fraction of the price of a regular retail store, but you can feel good about what’s in your shopping cart knowing that when you shop at Goodwill®, you’re diverting clothes from entering a landfill, while also supporting your local community.

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