East Texas Goodwill Works to Expand SNAP Program with GoodAssist

Goodwill Industries of East Texas (Tyler) and the East Texas Food Bank are joining forces to help East Texans. The East Texas Food Bank is expanding its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through a strategic collaboration called GoodAssist.

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San Francisco Goodwill and Levi Strauss & Co. Bring Upcycled Denim to Local College

Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties (CA) celebrated Earth Day at San Francisco State University (SFSU) this year by mending donated Levi’s jeans. Last week, the SFSU community had the chance to purchase unworn jeans used during the design review process as part of the first Levi’s Mendables sale.

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San Francisco Goodwill and Levi Strauss & Co. Bring Upcycled Denim to Local College

Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties (CA) celebrated Earth Day at San Francisco State University (SFSU) this year by mending donated Levi’s jeans. Last week, the SFSU community had the chance to purchase unworn jeans used during the design review process as part of the first Levi’s Mendables sale.

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Happening Now! Virtual Career Fair and Workshops

Goodwill's third annual virtual career fair, is open to job seekers now, and features employers with cross-continent footprints, including Cintas, Dell, C&K, Brickman, RCS, and The University of Phoenix. The virtual career fair uses Intercall, Inc.'s virtual conferencing platform, enabling job seekers to meet with employers and apply for jobs from anywhere.

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My Story – Robbie Green

I have been given a second chance. I’m trying to correct things and I think God put me here for a reason. I love life now. They told me I would never work, but I’ve been at Goodwill Industries of Forth Worth for almost two years. They told me I wouldn’t drive; I have a van in the parking lot. They told me that I wouldn’t live alone; I have been living alone in an apartment. When I first came to Goodwill, I didn’t know anything about computers. With training and patience from the staff at Goodwill, I learned how to work with hard drives and refurbish computers.

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Upcycling a Metal Rolling Cart in Four Easy Steps

Pick out some paint and gather your brushes, painter’s tape, steel wool, a dust mask and coarse sandpaper. Then head to Goodwill (where the dollars you spend will provide individuals with opportunities to turn jobs into careers) to look for a metal cart of your own.

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Still Aching After the Recession

We have fairly conclusive proof that having survived “The Recession” many Americans are having to go through that long climb back up the ladder. That means taking jobs that pay much lower than those many held before 2008. Much lower apparently.

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Take Age Out of the Equation to Be a Good Manager

Dione from Worcester, MA, asks, "I'm a new manager and the person who will report to me is significantly older than me. How can I make sure this relationship goes smoothly?"

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Boston Goodwill Engages Individuals with Disabilities Through Music Therapy

Morgan Memorial Goodwill (Boston) has teamed up with the Community Music Center of Boston to provide music therapy to people with disabilities.

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Goodwill Rembrandt Gets an Updated Makeover

Shelly Leer gives an old Rembrandt print new life with some spray paint and a Goodwill frame.

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Tomorrow’s Economic Crisis Is Today’s Youth Unemployment Crisis

Today's youth need the skills and experience gained in part-time jobs to drive their future careers and our economy.

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Use Keywords to Help Your Résumé Stand Out

Tamlin from Venice Beach, CA, asks, "My friend is helping me with my résumé and told me I need better keywords about myself and my past jobs. I don't even know what that means or where to start. Help?"

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