Maureen Juma thought it was nearly impossible for her to further her education while caring for her children at home. An immigrant, with little access to educational resources, she faced challenges finding employment due to her lack of skills and training.
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New Year, New Wardrobe – How To Create The Closet That Matches Your Resolutions
Whether you’re a fashionista or find deciding what to wear for just about any occasion stressful, one thing’s for certain – clothes are important! Do you have too much athleisurewear but your goal for the year is to dress to impress at work? What about too many bar hopping outfits when your goal is to stay in more often? Taking the time to thoughtfully go through your closet can be the first step to achieving what you want this year.
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Celebrate Youth Mentoring in January
All young people can benefit from the support and guidance offered by a nurturing mentor. For opportunity youth and youth from underserved populations in particular, strong mentoring relationships can help foster positive life and social skills, bolster self-esteem, improve academic achievement, and promote leadership development.
Overview of the 118th Congress
After a rocky start, the new Congress is underway. The House has a newly elected Speaker and is solidifying committee assignments, while the Senate convened briefly to be officially sworn in and will return on January 23.
How Decluttering In The New Year Can Make Room For New Opportunities
It’s amazing to think 2023 is already here. There’s so much to look back on in the past year, and so much to look forward to in the months to come. The new year comes with an energy shift. Opportunities are endless, positive change feels ripe for the taking. Part of this is due to the clean slate of an empty calendar waiting to be filled up, and part of this comes with reflection.
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The Three P’s of Networking
“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Network, network, network.” You’ve heard it all before, right? So what does it mean to network… and to do a good job of it? Today I’ll take a look at the three P’s of networking: purpose, people, and process.
How A New Year’s Resolution Can Turn Into A Second-Hand Hobby
January is a time for a restart. A blank slate that opens into a full 365-day span of opportunity. 2023 is set up to be a good year, according to the Chinese Zodiac.
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My Story: Jacob Barrett
Jacob Barrett epitomizes the adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” For Jacob, who has a visual impairment, is deaf and has a disability, the added layers of challenges never prevented him from reaching for and achieving his goals.
How a Revamped Wardrobe Can Support Your New Year’s Workout Goals
As we head into the New Year, one of the most common resolutions is consistently to build and maintain a healthier lifestyle, including exercising more and eating better. Whether you’re aiming to hit the gym or leverage your home gym or yoga mat more this year, the first step to success could be a workout wardrobe refresh – and it doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Gift Thoughtfully This Year – With Zero Waste Vintage Presents
Especially during the holidays, it’s the thought that counts more than anything else. This is the season when people tend to be more generous – whether it’s with a donation or spending extra time with someone in need, or even thinking of unique presents for the special people in one’s life.
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The Lame Duck Shows Activity
By Laura Walling, Senior Director of Government Relations, Goodwill Industries International The short period following the mid-term election and before the start of the next Congress is referred to as the “lame duck”. Lawmakers spend the bulk of this time negotiating details for must-pass bills like funding the federal government. The House passed several bipartisan
My Story: Roberta Horner
In March 2022, Roberta Horner found herself seeking a new beginning. She had worked in factories for many years, but she recently started experiencing health issues that kept her from continuing in this line of work. Roberta was living in Harmony House, a shelter for women seeking housing and hope, where she heard about a Goodwill program that helps older adults get back into the workforce and build new skills.
