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Kingsport, TN Goodwill Helps Participants Succeed Through Re-Entry Program

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill Industries of Tenneva (Kingsport) helps individuals with criminal backgrounds complete the last step, intervention, by addressing their employability concerns with re-entering the workforce through classes at the Day Reporting Center (DRC). The DRC provides education, sobriety and works to reduce criminal intent for probationers and parolees. Graduation from the DRC program in Johnson City, TN is a big deal for the participants of the grant funded program of the Targeted Community Crime Reduction Project (TCCRP). This past January, two participants, Chris Rowe and Jason Nickles, received their certificate of graduation with smiles and enthusiasm for the next chapter of their lives.

My Story: Alan Gottschalk

Posted on February 23, 2015 (August 31, 2017) by Vanessa Cardoni

My story is similar to many Americans today who consider themselves long-term unemployed. I remember watching television and the news anchor spoke about the high employment rates and those who were considered long-term unemployed. They described how hard it was to re-enter employment after experiencing a layoff or a permanent shutdown. I felt like the news anchor was talking about me, which added to my anxiety and depression.

Thrifting for Men

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Julia Marchand

I started thrifting alone as a way to pass time while I waited for my husband to finish up a class he was taking. Soon I found that thrift trips are even more fun with a friend along for the ride. But I didn’t ask my husband to come Goodwill® hunting with me for a

Why and on What Does Goodwill® Advocate?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Seth Turner

I had to fly recently. In the process of making polite pre-flight conversation with my neighbor, she asked me the question, “What do you do?” When I informed her that I’m Goodwill’s senior director for government affairs and public policy, she looked quizzically at me and then asked, “What does Goodwill® need lobbyists for?” It’s a fair and frequently-asked question. So why does Goodwill engage in advocacy and what do we advocate for?

Five Tips for Getting Positive Job References

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Vanessa Cardoni

What would former and current bosses say about you if you gave their names as a reference? A good reference is important, after all, to getting the job you want and building a great career. Here are five tips you should keep in mind.

Lincoln, NE, Goodwill Neighborhood Challenge Generates 24,000 Lbs. of Donations

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Vanessa Cardoni

In 2014, Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska (Lincoln) conducted its second annual Neighborhood Challenge, a friendly five-month neighborhood competition that promoted community involvement through donation drives and garage sales. The challenge generated more than 24,000 pounds of donations to Goodwill.

Satisfy your Musical Interests at Goodwill®

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Julia Marchand

Music holds an important place in most peoples’ lives. No matter what your taste is there are surely songs, music styles, or particular instruments that just speak to you. You may not have thought of it before, but Goodwill is a great place to satisfy your musical interests whether you love to play music, dance to it, or just plain listen.

Urge “Yes” Vote When the Senate Considers the Older Americans Act

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Paul Seifert

The Senate will soon bring up S. 192, the Older Americans Act (OAA), for a vote. If you have already contacted your senators we thank you. You’ve helped to move this key legislation for America’s lowest income seniors. If not, Goodwill® supports this bipartisan legislation and we urge you to take just a couple of minutes to ask your senators to support S. 192.

Grow and Advance in These Five Retail Careers

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Vanessa Cardoni

Retail is a fast-growing career field that represents a huge part of the U.S. economy. A number of retail jobs are growing quickly, and you may find a good career fit for you in retail. Here are five popular jobs and credentials for them in this diverse field.

Miami Goodwill to Wash Nine Million Pounds of Laundry

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Vanessa Cardoni

Two years ago, Goodwill Industries of South Florida launched one of the largest laundry businesses in the southeastern United States to serve the booming healthcare industry in the region and –in the process– support the Goodwill mission. The agency will now expand its operations with a partnership resulting in $1.1 million worth of new linens,

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