Customize Your Own Holiday Couples Sweater

Festive holiday sweaters are tons of fun, but what’s even better than one sweater? Well… you probably already guessed based on our blog title. So, grab your partner, best friend, roommate, sister, whatever and work together to customize a look that’s twice as (naughty or) nice. Here’s how!

Give Your Voice During the Season of Giving

Tis’ the season of giving and many people will be making contributions to their favorite charities. But did you know that they tax reform proposals pending in Congress could negatively impact those very nonprofits, including local Goodwill organizations?

Top Five DIY Holiday Gift and Décor Ideas

Need a little inspiration this holiday season? Goodwill is your go-to destination for creating unique holiday gifts, ‘festive’ holiday sweaters and décor . We compiled a list of some new ideas to help inspire your holidays.

Navigating the World of the Gig Economy

The joke that whatever X is, “there’s an app for that,” is more accurate than funny anymore. The “gig economy” has reached the point where personal services—cleaning, driving, delivery, odd jobs—are operating in the same space as traditional contract and freelance employment like graphic design, IT support and home health care. These services are usually accessed via a smartphone app that connects a registered worker with a client in need.

Crochet All Day with Goodwill

Fiber arts such as macramé, knitting, and crochet have long been popular among crafters, but over the past few years they’ve been spotted more and more even outside of artsy folks’ homes. Want to bring this unique mood and pleasing texture to your castle or closet? The great news is that you don’t actually have to know how to crochet to cash in on this boho-chic feeling—just scope out your local Goodwill for handmade pieces that others have done and turn them into your own perfect accessories!

Goodwill Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Last week, Goodwill Industries International (GII) along with organization across the country recognized National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). With over 900 events taking place across the United States, communities took the opportunity to draw attention to and recognize the important role that apprenticeships play in developing a skilled workforce.

Transferring Military Skills to the Civilian Workplace

Military veterans bring many skills to their communities when transitioning back to life as civilians. Oftentimes, the skills gained in the military can be transferred to a civilian career. Identifying transferable skills is a key step to successfully transition from a military to civilian career.

Texture Mixing Your Goodwill Finds

When you get dressed in the morning, do you frequently mix and match your clothes or do you usually stick with standard combinations that you know work?

2017 Election Night Recap

Regardless of the outcomes, last Tuesday proved to be an exciting time for a political enthusiast. If you’re like me, you were up late into the evening trying to figure what the night’s results meant for the country moving forward. Elections indeed have consequences and results last week will prove to be consequential for thousands of people across several states and major U.S. cities.

Ten Ways to Turn an Internship into a Full-time Job

An internship is an exciting time. You wanted to build skills with the company, and they wanted you to come and learn from them. They gave you a position and put you to work, maybe for the first time. But you have longer-term goals.

Give Your Bedroom a Boost with Goodwill Finds

Right before winter starts, there’s a natural inclination for a lot of us to start fluffing our nests for the long season ahead. Even if you live in a warm climate, now—before the craziness of the holidays hits—is still a great time to find some quick organization solutions and add a few inspiring touches to the room where you retreat at the end of the day. Here are some ways you can do good for your community and give your bedroom a boost at the same time.

This Veterans Day, We Can Do More to Thank a Veteran for Their Service

No matter what we believe about military engagement, we can certainly come together in support of the individuals and families who risk everything to support the country. Last year Goodwill organizations served more than 60,000 military members and veterans and more than 24,000 military families with career readiness and transition support, mental health services, family financial preparation, education and career connections for veterans and military members and their families.