Working Capital Blog

What Will 2022 Bring to Goodwill of Greater Washington?

As they have been for most nonprofit organizations, the past two years have been challenging for Goodwill of Greater Washington. We have struggled with the pandemic resulting in temporary furloughs, store closures, illness, and the death of colleagues and family members. We have grappled with supply chain delays, workforce shortages, and significant drops...

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Opportunities Abound: Goodwill’s Job Training Programs in 2022

We are offering at least two refreshed job training programs in 2022. And as always, at no cost to members in need in our greater Washington community. 

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What’s Appropriate? Gift Etiquette at Work

With the holidays fast approaching, some shoppers celebrate, having completed their holiday lists in time, while others are just beginning. While family and friends are sure to top our lists this year, there’s another segment that is often overlooked. Not because we don’t care but, surprisingly, because we’re not sure what’s appropriate.

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5 Thrifted Gift Ideas for Your Colleagues

Instead of heading over to a big box store to pick up a generic "Thank You" mug or bag of festive candies that someone at your workplace might have also received, we're imploring you to head to your nearest Goodwill to thrift resources for gifts that will make your coworkers feel like you really care about and pay attention to them - which you do!

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AbilityOne Contracts Team Spotlight: William Duquette

Goodwill is proud to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. International Day of Person with Disabilities is a day that brings awareness for greater equality in all facets of economic, social, political and cultural life through promoting the rights and well-being of persons with differing abilities. Today we'd like to spotlight one of our incredible Contracts team members by sharing his inspirational personal story and celebrating his accomplishments. Meet William Duquette.

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