The Funding Games

Fortunately, the recent government shutdown was short-lived and had a minimal impact on federal workers. However, funding battles still continue and early signs are pointing to another government shutdown may take place following the February 8th expiration of the latest continuing resolution (or stopgap funding bill).

My Story: Stetson Odom

When I first moved to Panama City, I went to go check out the local Goodwill store and little did I know that was going to be the start of my life. As I was leaving, I saw a sign about Goodwill offering free GED classes. I had dropped out of high school because of testing anxiety and other issues. As a result, I had a hard time getting a job. In fact, I have never even had a job before. Here in front of me was a sign – a sign that I needed to do something with my life.

Tips to Keep Your Credit from Hurting Your Career

Could a bad credit report prevent you from getting a job? Maybe. How and when an employer can pull your credit report is governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). All of the regulations on how an employer can use your credit report for employment screening can be found starting on page 60 of the Federal Trade Commission’s text on the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Babies of the ‘80s

Hey, remember the ‘80s? Yeah, that time when the hair was big and the clothes were bold. Today we’re diving headband first into some incredible 1980s thrift store finds. If My Little Ponies can make a comeback, these things can, too—right?

Federal Funding Down to the Wire…Again

At the time of this writing, the government is open. By the time you read this, the government might be shutdown. The federal government is being funded through a continuing resolution until midnight on Friday, January 19th, and has been running on a series of continuing resolutions maintaining spending at 2017 levels since the previous fiscal year expired last September 30. Now Congress is debating the details over passing another continuing resolution to keep the government open for four more weeks before doing this all over again. At issue is how much to spend on defense and non-defense programs, reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), granting relief for Dreamers, and whether or not to build a wall.

Go Geek Chic with Goodwill

With discussion of the newest iteration of Star Wars currently on the lips of everyone from boyfriends to bosses, I thought it was high time for a look into some of the nerdier aspects of thrift shopping. So, if cosplay or couch co-op are your things, blow out your cartridges and let’s dive in. Today we’re going geek chic!

Goodwill Recognizes Martin Luther King Day: A Day of Service

This upcoming Monday, January 15, local Goodwill organizations across the country will recognize Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. This holiday celebrates the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of America’s most prominent civil rights leaders. In addition to being a federal holiday, MLK Day is also designated as a national day of service. For many Americans MLK Day represents a “day on, not a day off,” as they go into their neighborhoods and communities looking for volunteer and service opportunities.

Advice for Women Re-entering the Workforce

Returning to the workforce after extended leave is not an easy process for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for women. With technology moving faster every day and the skills gap getting bigger the longer you’re out of the workforce, women returning to the workforce after an extended leave may worry that they won’t have the skills necessary to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. Here are some examples of how you can return to work after an extended leave.

Thrifty Life Hacks: Part 2

We can all use a little help now and again, right? Awhile back we shared some tricks for unshrinking clothes and finding the best stuff at Goodwill and today we’ve got a follow-up post with some more tips for making your life easier. Ready? Let’s jump right in! Image via Beth Huntington How annoying is […]

2018 Congressional Priorities in Review

A mid-term election year can be a difficult one for Congress to accomplish a lot, however the GOP leadership of the 115th Congress and the Trump Administration have an ambitious to-do list for the year ahead. Budget issues and talk of a potential government shutdown are taking center stage this week as the government is funded only through January 19th. Congressional leaders from both parties and White House officials are holding a number of key strategy meetings to try and reach an agreement.

My Story: Michael Graham

I believe that the people there saved my life. I think that YouthBuild Omaha helped me do a complete 180. They are the main reason for my success and what I do. They helped me and now I help others and it brings me a lot of comfort knowing that I can do good being all that had happened before I was a part of their program.

This Year in Retail

As evidenced by previous posts, 2017 has been a year of transformation. From the ever-increasing sophistication and ubiquity of technology to the emergence of new economic and social trends, this year has been massive in the scope of its changes. This theme was certainly prevalent in the retail industry, which experienced multiple large-scale transformations over […]