Tag: Goodwill of Greater Washington

DC-Area Goodwill Recycles Donated Glass Into Sand

Goodwill of Greater Washington is working to keep donated items out of landfills by using a glass pulverizer to recycle discarded glass into sand. Organizers are taking donated glass items that cannot be sold and putting them through this new machine.

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The Five Reasons Why You Should Work for a Nonprofit Organization

May is here, and it is the season of graduations. All across the country, thousands of newly minted degree earners are searching for their first “real” job. As they scroll through the various employment websites, we would like to offer this suggestion: consider working for a nonprofit.

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Celebrating the Moms of Goodwill of Greater Washington!

This Mother’s Day, we would like to take a moment and recognize the mothers of the Goodwill of Greater Washington community who have helped shape our team members into the individuals they are today and those team members who are now shaping the lives of the future.

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Goodwill Celebrates Goodwill Industries Week through Team Member Appreciation

Washington, DC – Every year during the first full week of May, Goodwill organizations across the United States and Canada celebrate Goodwill Industries Week to highlight the Goodwill mission — transforming lives and communities through the power of education and employment. This year, Goodwill Industries Week runs May 5 - 11.

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National Volunteer Month: Three Great Ways to Give Back to Your Community!

I had the pleasure of speaking with Maria Iraheta, the General Manager of our Dulles location, to learn about what it truly takes to open a Goodwill store and donation center.

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Fascinating Green Job Trends

Happy Earth Month! As we celebrate the only planet we (currently) populate, we thought it would be interesting to see what the green job market looks like. 

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