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Goodwill's My Story - Sebastian Pires
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Sebastian, who has Asperger syndrome, had been unemployed for five years and living with his parents before coming to Goodwill. The program helped him get co...]]> d6307c0d8d6f0273c0d34595005723e5 2013-06-15T18:26:20+01:00 2013-06-15T18:26:20+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

Skip the Tie: Celebrate Father’s Day with Unique Goodwill Finds
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Shop. Donate. Create Jobs.

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A DIY Father’s Day Gift From Goodwill
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Goodwill helps people earn a living, improve their lives, and strengthen their families and their communities.]]> 512330722b9c1b580c4d2cc83ab22233 2013-06-12T19:58:01+01:00 2013-06-12T19:58:01+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
No need to share your own but you are welcome to. :P


Does GPA Matter in Finding a Job?
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“Does my school GPA really matter? It seems like most companies just want to see that you received a degree, not what your actual grades were.” – Deliah from San Antonio, TX]]> 5ed7aee371fcec03a27e519d70dc5087 2013-06-06T21:32:41+01:00 2013-06-06T21:32:41+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
Take a few minutes to urge your senators to protect the final futures of our families.


Action Center!
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Urge your senator to reauthorize the Older American Act. ]]> addc281e6baacebd270a479b5b3af938 2013-06-05T20:58:34+01:00 2013-06-05T20:58:34+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
Watch Shawn's story and hear how a brief opportunity became life changing.


My Story: Shawn Walters
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If you need help finding employment please contact your local Goodwill headquarters: http://locator.goodwill.org/]]> 72b1b4c78e943d7fa4075e0ef47d0f86 2013-06-05T16:01:12+01:00 2013-06-05T16:01:12+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
Click below to lend your voice on social media to ensure veterans are seen as leaders and civic assets by taking the pledge now!


6/6 Day, "Got Your 6 Day"
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I just supported 6/6 Day, "Got Your 6 Day" on @ThunderclapIt]]> f9f6ceb97f86768f68461dc22cec0b86 2013-05-31T15:25:53+01:00 2013-05-31T15:25:53+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
My Story: Darrell Mallard
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About 10 years before coming to the city of Memphis, I was living in South Florida. As a younger man, my life was out of control. I was making bad life choices and bad decisions. I was shot three different times before the age of 24. Due to violence, drugs and alcohol, I was failing in my education ...]]> eb5a2128e808f773e98d4b06921ed832 2013-05-27T13:53:04+01:00 2013-05-27T13:53:04+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
What commitment will you make to supporting our returning veterans?


Meet Army Veteran Jonathan Smorch
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Listen to Army veteran Jonathan Smorch share his experience transitioning out of the military and finding civilian career success with Goodwill's support.]]> 0799626dfe32f86db0d440d6ef4ed335 2013-05-24T16:22:10+01:00 2013-05-24T16:22:10+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
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Meet Army Vets Jamal and Esmeralda Palmer
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Army vets and married couple Jamal and Esmeralda talk about their employment journeys following time in the military]]> ebae941088764fe301e9d963b4867841 2013-05-23T15:32:18+01:00 2013-05-23T15:32:18+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc. http://ow.ly/lfR0t


Goodwill is a finalist in the Charles Schwab Corporation video contest in honor of its 2013 Volunteer Week.
The votes keep coming in – but have YOU voted for your favorite organization yet? Help send $10,000 to Teach for America, the Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries, or the Boys & Girls Clubs of America! Click here to participate:]]> 18224f3ee77fc936cd135918424ed0ac 2013-05-21T17:28:05+01:00 2013-05-21T17:28:05+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
If you need help finding employment please call 1 - (800) GOODWILL or email contactus@goodwill.org


Goodwill's My Story - Keith Buckley
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Keith shares how Goodwill gave him the chance to overcome substance abuse and a criminal background.]]> d15349ca1d888b76c86acd3d7d1dbc87 2013-05-21T15:04:41+01:00 2013-05-21T15:04:41+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc. www.okgoodwill.org - for information on how you can help those affected by the tornadoes. Thank you.

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IMPORTANT: So much destruction today-our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the tornado. In the next few days there will be a massive cleanup operation. As a result of this we have decided that our Peace, Love and Goodwill concert funds will go to benefit the families/victims/service personnel affected by today's tragic events. Please see our website to see how you can donate www.okgoodwill.org Thank you Oklahoma]]> 17b95af759fac9115dd5190dcf3a6daf 2013-05-18T15:15:03+01:00 2013-05-18T15:15:03+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

Goodwill and the Power of Work: Helping People With Disabilities Find Employment
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In America, 80 percent of people with disabilities do not have jobs. This shameful statistic should encourage all of us to help people with disabilities earn employment.]]> 1766e291544d4e6b2008f660837247a5 2013-05-15T19:24:52+01:00 2013-05-15T19:24:52+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

Five Tips for Using Email Effectively in the Workplace
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“I overheard one of the women I work with complaining to another coworker that I send too many emails. I’m just trying to make sure I cover all of my bases and that my boss sees that I’m working. Tell me what you think.” – Helen from Astoria, NY]]> 8e4eed3969cc75dd22a2d68b6502e151 2013-05-15T18:38:52+01:00 2013-05-15T18:38:52+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
Join us and tell Congress to protect jobs and invest in programs that fight unemployment.


Advocacy Action Center | Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
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Goodwill helps people earn a living, improve their lives, and strengthen their families and their communities.]]> 0170812aad75496f8192d093b63a0b20 2013-05-14T14:14:06+01:00 2013-05-14T14:14:06+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

My Story: Jia Fang Deng
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I am a person with acquired disabilities. In 1985, I experienced pain and weakness in my right foot. I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis Arthritis. The doctor told me there is no cure for my disease, and my condition will deteriorate gradually.]]> 3a351088852fbb9a86af274c170d9d35 2013-05-07T19:43:54+01:00 2013-05-07T19:43:54+01:00 Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
Listen to his journey of perseverance that started when he woke up in the hospital paralyzed, ending his career as a quarterback for the University of Texas. http://bit.ly/tdickson

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Listen to his journey to employment that started when he transitioned to a halfway house after 18 years of a 20-year prison sentence. http://bit.ly/jharrell

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