Author: Carolyn Becker

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service 2026

The point is that volunteering your services does not have to happen on this day – it can happen at any time that fits your schedule. It’s not about “when”. It is about “if”.

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How to Holiday Shop & Support Nonprofits at the Same Time

Give the gift of good to your loved ones this holiday season and support the organizations that are close to the heart. There’s no greater feeling than knowing a thoughtful gesture can help change the world and make those you care about smile.

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Meet Goodwill’s E-Commerce Jewelry Team

For this Goodwill Team feature, we are proud to introduce you to the dedicated individuals who test, clean, and list all of our nonprofit's donated gems and jewels—Goodwill of Greater Washington's E-Commerce Jewelry Team!

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Good Turn Day, Saturday, September 20th, with the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital

Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital are invited to Do a Good Turn on 9/20 by collecting gently used items (such as clothing, books, shoes, purses, and housewares) and delivering them to your local Goodwill to earn the 2025 “Good Turn Day” Goodwill Girl Scout patch!

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Six Places to Support During National Black Business Month

For this month's blog post, we wanted to spotlight local Black-owned businesses near our organization's stores and donation centers in the greater Washington region. You can meaningfully support these changemakers by patronizing them, following, and spreading the word about their operations. Keeping businesses in business goes beyond your wallet!

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