Job Searching for Individuals With Disabilities

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni
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A disability can refer to any number of mental or physical impairments. Blindness, deafness, autism, post-traumatic stress, and depression are just a few. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act pertains to employment and ensures that individuals with impairments are not discriminated against during hiring, promotions, pay, training or social activities at work. Additionally, there are other provisions in this federal civil rights law that provide protections regarding transportation accessibility and business infrastructure accommodations.

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Fun Fall Trends You’ll Want to Thrift This Week

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni
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Seasonal shopping is more fun when it’s secondhand. Not only can you tap into trending styles for a fraction of the price of a regular retail store, but you can feel good about what’s in your shopping cart knowing that when you shop at Goodwill®, you’re diverting clothes from entering a landfill, while also supporting your local community.

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Celebrating Digital Inclusion Week: Narayan’s Journey with Goodwill® and the Caterpillar Foundation

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We’ve joined with our partner, the Caterpillar Foundation, to celebrate Digital Inclusion Week (October 7 – 11, 2024). Caterpillar Foundation’s focus is on building resilient communities, and that starts with people. To highlight our collaboration, we want to share the story of Narayan and how he transformed his life with digital skills.

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Help Those Affected by Hurricanes Helene & Milton

Posted on by Adam Stiska

Residents who were affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton are in need of relief. Goodwill is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to recover. Goodwill Southern Rivers is taking the lead to support residents and fellow Goodwill organizations who have been impacted by the hurricanes, particularly those in Savannah, Ga., Augusta, Ga., Asheville, NC,

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Beyond Nerves: How to Achieve Interview Confidence (Interview Best Practices)

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Let’s face it: job interviews can be a massive source of anxiety. I’ve experienced this first-hand and have coached many individuals in overcoming this anxiety. There is pressure to present ourselves in the best light while still remaining authentic and relaxed. Fear not! This blog post will guide you through how to transform those nerves into confidence so you can nail your next interview.

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create a Striped Suit

Posted on by Adam Stiska

Check out our comprehensive guide on how to use a jacket and pair of pants to recreate the iconic "ghost with the most" look. Whether you're preparing for a costume party, trick-or-treating or simply want to channel your inner strange and usual self, this guide will provide you with all the instructions and tips you need to bring the spooky, kooky character to life.

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Transform Your Halloween with Budget-Friendly Thrifted Treasures

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2024 Goodwill® Halloween Survey Reveals Retail Trends ROCKVILLE, MD — As Halloween approaches, many Americans are considering shopping secondhand for DIY (do-it-yourself) costumes to save money and minimize their environmental impact. Goodwill Industries International’s 2024 Halloween Survey, administered by Big Village, looked at how Americans are preparing for the upcoming holiday. The survey found that

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