How can sustainable fashion help our planet this Earth Day?
April 20, 2021
There’s a dirty secret in the fashion industry. It’s wreaking havoc on our environment. According to a report from Business Insider, clothing production has roughly … Continue reading "How can…
Setting The Record Straight: Debunking False Internet Rumors
January 28, 2021
When you get the facts, you’ll rest assured knowing your donation supports a worthy cause. Goodwill has a more than 118-year track record in providing … Continue reading "Setting The…
Overcoming Disability Barrier to Regain Employment
December 17, 2020
In his own words below, read how Justin overcame his job loss due to a hearing disability and his journey with Goodwill. I gained employment … Continue reading "Overcoming Disability…
Rebuilding a Life After Crisis
November 12, 2020
LOSING HOPE After growing her career for 12 years at a local customer service call center, Jerlene Powell’s world was flipped upside down when the … Continue reading "Rebuilding a…
Five Steps to Growing Your Career
October 14, 2020
One of the many great things about working at Goodwill is that everyone can expand their skills and grow their career. There are many stories … Continue reading "Five Steps…
THREE THRIFTY TIME CHANGE HACKS
March 3, 2020
When daylight savings begins this Sunday, a lot of non-morning people have a hard time. Although most nine-to-fivers have the day off to recover, many … Continue reading "THREE THRIFTY…
Rising To Overcome Adversity With Goodwill
March 3, 2020
Clarence Lomax found Goodwill’s employment services while looking to enter the workforce. After serving 19 years in prison, he was struggling in his search and … Continue reading "Rising To…
GOODWILL AS A GOOD STEWARD
February 17, 2020
HOW ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRACTICES PROPEL OUR MISSION? Goodwill has been environmentally and socially responsible, adhering to the ‘Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet and Prosperity’ … Continue reading "GOODWILL AS…
GOODWILL PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES FREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
February 17, 2020
Across central and coastal Virginia, Goodwill partners with the F.R.E.E. Foundation to refurbish mobility equipment and distribute it to the community. The foundation helps adults achieve independence … Continue reading "GOODWILL PARTNERSHIP…
SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE OF WORK IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
February 17, 2020
Matthew Bowles is a bright 24-year-old man who has worked with Goodwill’s Individual Supported Employment program (ISE) since August 2018. The ISE program helps individuals … Continue reading "SPEAKING THE…
