Great in-studio interview w/ @livingdaytontv to talk about the #GoodwillSale Your jeans = jobs! http://t.co/oJdqIqqp
Fiscal Issues Are Congress’ September Priority
On September 13, the House of Representatives passed a six-month extension of government funding that carries federal funding for FY 2013 through next March 27. The funding measure, approved by a vote of 329-91, includes a 0.6 percent increase in funding for most federal programs. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure this week.
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Fiscal Issues Are Congress' September Priority
On September 13, the House of Representatives passed a six-month extension of government funding that carries federal funding for FY 2013 through next March 27. The funding measure, approved by a vote of 329-91, includes a 0.6 percent increase in funding for most federal programs. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure this week.
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Explaining a Criminal Background When Seeking a Job
Bill from El Paso, TX, asks “I have a felony charge from 11 years ago. How do I explain that to an employer?”
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LA Goodwill Sets World Record with More Than 13 Tons of Donations
Goodwill officials pose with B. Howard at donation collection event.It’s official! Goodwill Southern California (Los Angeles) and partners NBC4 and Universal Studios Hollywood set a new world record for the most usable goods donations received in a 24-hour period. The donation drive, which was a promoted as a celebration of Earth Day 2012, recently received confirmation that the 27,290 pounds of items it collected set a Guinness World Record.
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My Story: Devin Williams
Devin was incarcerated and had a history of substance abuse when he first learned about Goodwill. With support from Goodwill staff, Devin accessed internship and work opportunities, and graduated from community college. He now has a full-time job and is looking forward to pursuing his bachelor's degree.
Give Your Fall Wardrobe a Kick with Affordable Shoe Styles
If there’s one thing that women cannot have enough of, it’s shoes. A great pair of shoes can transcend seasons, and can very often give a simple outfit its “wow” factor. Shoe choice is also pivotal when expressing a modern edge in vintage dressing. Just like in clothing, many of today’s biggest shoe trends are simply recycled from past eras. Therefore, it is entirely possible to find a trendy shoe score at your local Goodwill® store.
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Goodwill® Encourages Congress to Consider Investments that Leverage Non-Government Resources
While deficit reduction will require belt-tightening measures, Goodwill believes that investments are also needed in integrated strategies that build upon and leverage existing resources that aim to help put people back to work and attain the skills employers need to compete.
Rebuilding Your Life and Career When You Have Limited Resources
Maxine from Reno, NV, asks, “I am homeless, with no job, no car or license, no family. I don’t know where to begin.”
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Daily Update of 2012-09-12
#911day – A time to remember and do our part to serve. http://t.co/suHhBG0l via @HuffPostImpact #NationalDayofService #
