After a lengthy break, Congress will return for a few weeks in September before adjourning again to hit the campaign trail. There are many items which Congress much address or take up during the lame duck session post-election. Congress must pass appropriations bills or a continuing resolution by September 30 to avoid a government shutdown. The House has passed 5 of 12 appropriations bills which the Senate has not passed any.
Initiative will increase access to education and training, health-related social needs support and workforce development opportunities (August 29, 2024) – UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill Industries International today announced a three-year, $4.5 million strategic partnership to increase access to education and training, health-related social needs support and workforce development opportunities in 25 states through 38 Goodwill®
By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International As part of an ongoing effort to advance circularity, Goodwill Industries International (GII) conducted a two-year pilot project to develop skills, systems and infrastructure to aggregate, sort and prepare textiles for reuse and recycling across its network. The results of the $1.28 million textile
It’s back-to-school season which might bring up thoughts of finding the perfect first day outfit at Goodwill® or tracking down that long list of school supplies. But for some, going back to school looks a little different. That was the case for Elliott, who first came to Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. (Nashville) after a friend recommended that he check it out. As a young man, he was right at the beginning of his career journey and trying to figure out what path to take. He was interested in getting some nationally recognized certifications to help him break into a new career field.
August 16th marks the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – the wide-ranging package of climate, tax, and health care legislation that was signed into law in 2022. Specifically, the climate and energy provisions of the IRA created new opportunities to support the development of renewable energy sources, speed up the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and deploy energy efficiency technologies in communities across the country.
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August 17th, National Thrift Shop Day, celebrates the benefits of thrift store shopping and raises awareness about supporting local charitable organizations. Yet, despite the best efforts of nonprofits in this field to amplify their missions, people do not always distinguish between for-profit and nonprofit thrift organizations and might not be aware of how their donations
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Shop or Donate To Give Items and People in Your Community New Lives ROCKVILLE, MD – On August 17th, National Thrift Shop Day, Goodwill encourages shoppers to celebrate the thrill of searching for unique and affordable vintage items at thrift stores and the added joy of extends the life of usable items so fewer things
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Global Sustainability Leaders Join Goodwill Network in Washington DC to Explore Circularity Opportunities WASHINGTON DC – As part of an ongoing effort to advance circularity, Goodwill Industries International (GII) conducted a two-year pilot project to develop skills, systems and infrastructure to aggregate, sort and prepare textiles for reuse and recycling across its network. The results
Congress is in recess until after Labor Day, creating an opportune time for you to meet with lawmakers while they are back in their district. Senators and Representatives want to meet with constituents, and from reauthorizing workforce development programs, investing in key job training initiatives, to expanding charitable giving tax incentives – there is a lot to discuss.
