Public Programs Leverage Goodwill® to Address Long-Term Unemployment

Posted on by Seth Turner

A recent piece in The New York Times, The Human Disaster of Unemployment, noted that the number of people who have been out of work for longer than six months has increased significantly due to the recession. As the economy slowly recovers from the recession, Goodwill® has a firsthand understanding about the impact that long-term unemployment will have for years on the people, families and communities that our member agencies work to strengthen every day.

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Organization Tips to Take the Stress Out of Summer Travel

Posted on by Lorie Marrero

Summer is the classic time for a family car trip. But you don’t want to come home feeling like you need a vacation after your vacation! Use these tips and strategies to help your family head out smoothly and return home refreshed.

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Michigan Families Get Support in Moving toward Self-Sufficiency

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Families in Kalamazoo, MI, will gain access to increased support as they move towards self-sufficiency, thanks to Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan's (Kalamazoo) Life Guides program. The initiative will offer long-term support by helping these families build social capital, navigate community resources, design and meet goals for their families, and earn incentives while meeting milestones.

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My Story: Lonnie Willis Jr.

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

After growing up in a life of alcohol, drugs and violence, Lonnie found himself incarcerated. During his time in prison, he decided to turn his life around for the better - a decision which eventually led him to Goodwill. Lonnie benefited from employment training programs and is now proud to work as an attendant at one of Goodwill's attended donation centers.

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Keep Your Home Bright by Decorating with Christmas Lights

Posted on by Julia Marchand

As summer approaches, I find myself itching to decorate with twinkle lights! I love the clean and simple look of a string of white lights, and although a lot of people think Christmas when they see these, I think of summer because it is then that I’m looking for every excuse in the world to stay outside among the stars, fireflies and fresh air.

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Congress: Remember Your Moms as You Consider Funding for Older Workers

Posted on by Laura Walling

May not only heralds Mother's Day, it's also Older Americans Month -- and a perfect time for Americans to demonstrate how we value the moms, grandmothers and other older adults in our community and in our workforce by funding services that can make a difference in their lives.

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