Celebrate National Get Organized Month with Goodwill®

Donate unwanted items to Goodwill and get your home organized for 2023 ROCKVILLE, MD., December 28, 2022— Each year, many people set resolutions for the New Year holiday to help improve their lives. January is National Get Organized Month, a time to sort through and declutter your home. Consider donating your unwanted household items and clothing

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How a Revamped Wardrobe Can Support Your New Year’s Workout Goals

Hike Outfit

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

US Capitol Building in spring of 2021 with metal security fence

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

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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.

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