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		<title>Goodwill Industries International and the Association of California Goodwills Applaud CalRecycle’s Progress Toward Implementing Statewide Textile Recovery</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/goodwill-industries-international-and-the-association-of-california-goodwills-applaud-calrecycles-progress-toward-implementing-statewide-textile-recovery/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Organizations highlight the importance of SB 707 in building a circular textile economy and reducing landfill waste ROCKVILLE, MD and SANTA ANA, CA – March 2, 2026 — The Association of California Goodwills (ACG) together with Goodwill Industries International (GII) commend CalRecycle for its leadership in advancing implementation of the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707), including the selection of Landbell USA as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) that will develop the state’s system of textile recovery, reuse, repair and recycling. The announcement of the PRO marks an essential milestone toward building a co]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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		<title>AI Hype Versus Reality and a ‘Generational Recession’: New Goodwill® Report Reveals Growing Workforce Gaps</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/ai-hype-versus-reality-and-a-generational-recession-new-goodwill-report-reveals-growing-workforce-gaps/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Cardoni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766875</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[New research commissioned by Goodwill Industries International finds more than half of Americans have a personal connection to job cuts; AI hype fails to translate into the workplace and America&#8217;s youngest workers struggle to keep up. Rockville, MD- February 12, 2026- Amid widespread layoffs and economic disruption, a new report from Goodwill Industries International (GII) reveals a number of critical gaps in the reality of today’s workforce. The Workforce in Flux: Americans and the Changing World of Work report, released today, includes findings that allude to a deepening “generational recession” affecting the nation’s youngest]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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		<title>Goodwill Industries International Statement on Tragic Events a Goodwill of Southern Arizona Donation Center in Tucson</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/statement/goodwill-industries-international-statement-on-shooting-at-goodwill-in-tucson/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Cardoni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[January 5, 2026 – Goodwill Industries International (GII) is devastated by the tragic events that occurred on December 26 when, according to law enforcement, two employees were robbed and shot at a Tucson Donation Center of Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, a member organization of GII. We are heartbroken that one of the victims, Juan Cristóbal Flores, has passed away. Our deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones. Our thoughts also remain with the second victim, who continues to receive medical care, and whose family has requested to remain anonymous. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) has arrest]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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		<title>GOODWILL® SECURES TOP 10 SPOT IN FORBES’ 2025 RANKING OF AMERICA’S LARGEST CHARITIES — TURNING DONATIONS INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2.1 MILLION JOB SEEKERS</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/goodwill-secures-top-10-spot-in-forbes-2025-ranking-of-americas-largest-charities-turning-donations-into-opportunities-for-2-1-million-job-seekers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Cardoni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766663</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill® secured a place on Forbes’ list of America&#8217;s top 100 charities once again this year. Ranked as the tenth-largest nonprofit, Goodwill represents a network of 150 independent, local nonprofits that leverage community donations to fund essential job training programs and provide other support services to those looking for economic opportunities. The Forbes list highlights America’s largest charities based on private support and donations, and it features categories of healthcare, domestic and international needs, and youth. &#8220;We are honored to receive this national recognition, but the real story behi]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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		<title>Goodwill® Earns #2 Spot for Nonprofit Times’ 2025 Top Charities — Thrifting That Drives Millions Toward Brighter Futures</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/goodwill-earns-2-spot-for-nonprofit-times-2025-top-charities-thrifting-that-drives-millions-toward-brighter-futures/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Cardoni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766600</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Goodwill Industries International (GII) has once again proven its place among the nation’s most influential charitable organizations, earning the #2 ranking in The Nonprofit Times’ prestigious list of the Top 100 Charities this year. This recognition highlights the importance of the Goodwill mission to support individuals seeking access to better economic opportunities through education and career advancement. The NPT Top 100 spotlights nonprofit organizations that generate at least 10% of their revenue from public support while delivering significant impact through mission-driven programs and government support services. “This ranking ]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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		<title>Thrift Stores Fuel DIY Halloween Trends Among Budget-Conscious Shoppers</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/thrift-stores-fuel-diy-halloween-trends-among-budget-conscious-shoppers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Adam Stiska]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766139</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Halloween is making a full comeback as more Americans embrace costumes more than in the recent past. According to a new survey from Goodwill Industries International (GII), almost nine in 10 Americans (87%) plan to celebrate the holiday this year, an increase from 80% in 2024. And as affordability remains a top concern for consumers, thrift stores are fueling Halloween creativity. Among those celebrating this year, over six in 10 adults (62%) who prefer DIY costumes, shop at thrift stores, a notable increase over 2024 (53%). Among Gen Z specifically, 63% choose thrift stores for DIY costume materials.]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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		<title>Grant from Ballmer Group to Improve Equal Access to Opportunities via Goodwill® Model</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/grant-from-ballmer-group-to-improve-equal-access-to-opportunities-via-goodwill-model/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Adam Stiska]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Funds Will Expand the Goodwill Opportunity Accelerator® September 25, 2025 &#8211; Goodwill Industries International (GII) is proud to announce a transformative grant from Ballmer Group. This grant will help spread the Goodwill Opportunity Accelerator (OA) model to local Goodwill organizations in the U.S. as a way to offer customized job training and support to individuals in lower-wage employment and those who are facing challenges to finding and maintaining employment. This grant will improve program outcomes, expand adoption of the OA model and address the evolving needs of communities and employers. The OA model, developed by GII, helps ]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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		<title>Goodwill® -Your Neighborhood Thrift Store- Invites You to Turn Deals into Good Deeds This National Thrift Shop Day</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/goodwill-your-neighborhood-thrift-store-invites-you-to-turn-deals-into-good-deeds-this-national-thrift-shop-day/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Cardoni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[August 15, 2025 &#8211; You’re going to want to tell everyone about your thrifted Goodwill finds, especially on National Thrift Shop Day, August 17. Share your commitment to sustainable shopping and supporting those facing challenges to employment by saying, “Thanks! It’s thrifted,” the next time someone compliments your unique style. Whether you&#8217;re hunting for vintage gems, back-to-school essentials or one-of-a-kind fashion finds, shopping at Goodwill means supporting a mission that enables people in your community to transform their lives. Brag about your fashion or home décor finds on social media with the hashtag #ThanksIts]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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		<title>Goodwill® and Google Offer Free AI Essentials Training in North America</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/goodwill-and-google-offer-free-ai-essentials-training-in-north-america/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Cardoni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:38:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Goodwill aims to help more than 200,000 people learn AI skills for today’s jobs ROCKVILLE, MD – Goodwill Industries International (GII) and Google are launching an initiative to train 200,000 people in foundational AI skills in the U.S. and Canada. Through Google.org’s AI Opportunity Fund, Goodwill is providing Google’s AI Essentials course at no cost in the U.S. and Canada to help workers learn AI skills. Since 2017, Goodwill has offered Google’s digital skills programs resulting in over 400,000 Americans being placed into well-paying jobs. AI continues to transform our workforce, reshaping recruitment processes and redefining the ]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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		<title>Dr. Kamau “Kofi” Smith Named Goodwill Industries International Board Chair</title>
		<link>https://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/dr-kamau-kofi-smith-named-goodwill-industries-international-board-chair/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Cardoni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ROCKVILLE, MD — Dr. Kamau “Kofi” Smith has been elected to serve as the new board chair on the Goodwill Industries International (GII) Board of Directors. Smith replaces board chair Anne Richards, president and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio. Smith is CEO of Keystone Management, LLC, a fully integrated facility, construction, program and property management company. Keystone Management was recently named one of Atlanta’s ‘Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. “Kofi brings a wealth of leadership, management experience, strategic insight and vision to Goodwil]]></description>
		
		
		
		    
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