While Goodwill stores operate in a very similar manner to most retail operations, we do have some unique jobs and processes. But at the end of the day, what makes Goodwill different from virtually any other retailer is that 91 cents out of every dollar we earn is funneled back into our mission services: providing free job training, education, and employment programs for people with disadvantages and disabilities. That is what makes us the most proud every time we open a new store.

What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is one of the most important holidays in United States history.

We asked our team members at Goodwill to share the words of wisdom - ones that they have heard from their own Dads or have passed on to their children.

Face it, not wearing a mask will feel a bit unnatural for a time. Seeing people not wearing masks will still set off that virus alarm in some people. However, as of this writing, 60% of the US population had received at least one dose of a vaccine, and 37% were fully vaccinated. As this program proceeds, we will all feel more comfortable not wearing a mask.

If you’ve been in hold mode and are preparing to switch career paths, how has the pandemic altered that paradigm?

While many brick & mortar businesses have been open for almost a year following global closures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many with limited capacity, most office-based jobs have continued to work remotely using virtual meeting platforms like Zoom or Teams to stay connected.

There are very few positives we can wring out of our shared pandemic year. However, one small shining light is the fact that the deadline to file your 2020 federal income taxes has been extended to May 17th. Since this is right around the corner, we put together a list of last-minute resources that can help you in your filing.

I remember the first IEP meeting for my daughter. I requested she get tested because I knew her math skills were below the effort; she was putting into her schoolwork. Even though I requested the testing, I still cried when they told me she qualified for special education. I did not want her to be different, be made fun of, or my worse fear was that she would not be able to accomplish her dreams.

Our Mothers shape our lives. They're present during every one of life's accomplishments from uttering your first "words," to seeing you off to school. The advice and words of wisdom that our Moms give us during each one of these occasions are long-lasting, and they are shaped by decades of experiences, years of memories, and days of struggles.

Thanks to every one of you who hung in there with us, supported us, listened to us, and grew with us. While I hate clichés, it DOES take a village to survive and succeed. Thanks to our village, led by our generous donors, shoppers, funders, partners, families, and of course our incredible Goodwill team members, we did it. Let's hope 2021 and beyond brings us more growth, success, and transformation.