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Fifteen Different People Step Up To Claim Goodwill's Mysterious $14K Cash Donation

Posted 05.17.2012

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When employees at a St. Louis Goodwill found over $14,000 in cash in a box of Christmas decorations, they assumed the donor had left the money by acci...

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Innovation Is Needed to Match Workers With Jobs

Jim Gibbons | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Career, Unemployment, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Cintas, Employment, Jobs, Monster.com, Goodwill, Goodwill Industries International, Unemployment Rate, Virtual Career Fair, Impact News

With 12.5 million people out of work and 3.5 million jobs open, we should certainly be doing everything possible to help employers and workers. Fortunately, there are plenty of innovators out there coming up with new ways to help.

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Health Care Jobs: There's Something for Everyone

Jim Gibbons | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Health Care Jobs, Online Tool, Health Care Occupations, Goodwill Industries, Health Care Workers, Goodwill, U.S. Department of Labor, Virtual Career Network, Hilda L. Solis, Impact News

Despite the high demand, most job seekers who may want jobs in health care don't know where to begin.

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Man Accidentally Donates Engagement Ring

Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: Video, Georgia Goodwill, Engagement Rings, Josh Miller Engagement Ring, Georgia, Man Donates Engagement Ring, Josh Miller, Goodwill, Lost Engagement Ring, Impact News

After finding the perfect engagement ring, Josh Miller found the perfect hiding spot -- so perfect that he accidentally gave away the jacket in which ...

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Tell Congress to Stand Up for Older Workers

Jim Gibbons | Posted 05.15.2012

We believe that every older American deserves the chance to live independently through the power of work.

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Former N.J. Gov. Disguises Self As Homeless To Expose System Shortcomings

Posted 03.07.2012

Read More: Mental Illness, Video, Homelessness, Essex County Mental Health Association, Essex, Robert Davison, Corporation of Supportive Housing, Richard Codey, Goodwill, New Jersey Governor, Impact News

Covered with a fake beard and touches of makeup, former New Jersey Gov. Richard Codey, became Jimmy Peters, a homeless Newark man. Accompanied by ...

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Fla. Commissioner Encourages Acts Of Kindness With '14 Days Of Neighborly Love'

Posted 02.15.2012

Read More: Commissioner, Discounts, Charity, Jose Diaz, Neighborly Love, Manuel Marono, Valentine's Day, Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Florida, Karla Martinez, Goodwill, South Florida, Video, Good News News

Discounted prices in the name of neighborly love? Sounds like a sweet deal. Earlier this week, Jose 'Pepe' Diaz, a southern Florida county commissi...

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Given Right Opportunities, Our Youth Will Shine

Jim Gibbons | Posted 03.13.2012

Read More: Department of Labor, Summer Jobs+, White House, Summer Jobs, Youth Jobs Program, Transitional Employment, Youth, Goodwill, Summer Jobs Program, President Obama, Good News News

Imagine you're 18 years old and living in a shelter with your mom. While on your way to work, your boss calls. She says you've been selected to speak on a panel at the White House. Oh, and surprise -- you're on in four hours!

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A Complete Guide To Donating Electronics

Jim Gibbons | Posted 03.10.2012

Read More: Goodwill, Goodwill Industries, Reconnect, Dell, Goodwill-Industries-International, Jim Gibbons, Charity, Impact News

Throughout the holiday season, the Consumer Electronics Association reminded us that electronics -- especially tablets, laptops and TVs -- were the mo...

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Businesses That Change Lives

Jim Gibbons | Posted 02.26.2012

Read More: Social Enterprise, Art, Goodwill Industries, People With Disabilities, Goodwill, Paperworks Studio, Greeting Cards, Jim Gibbons, Traverse City-Michigan, Impact News

While the job market and small business climate may continue to look bleak, it is inspiring to hear stories about booming innovative social enterprises, even in the worst of times.

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8 Accidental Charitable Donations (VIDEO)

Mental Floss | David Moye | Posted 12.01.2011

Read More: Video, Mistaken Donations, Accidental Charity Donations, Donations, Charity, Goodwill, Weird News News

You know how you hold on to some stupid kitchen item for like eight years, then decide that you’ve used it once and donate it to Goodwill? Then ...

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80-Year-Old Man Accidentally Gives Away $13,000 To Goodwill

Posted 12.01.2011

Read More: Video, Donating Clothes, Donation, $13, Charity, Donating Suits, Moline, Illinois, Goodwill, 000 Donation, Impact, Impact News

When an Illinois man donated a few old suits to Goodwill, he didn't bother checking the pockets for loose change or receipts. But when he got home, th...

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A Helpful Halloween: Ideas For Giving Back

Posted 12.26.2011

Read More: Unicef Trick or Treat, Video, Halloween, Onesight, Unicef, Operation-Shoebox, Halloween Giving, Goodwill, Fair Trade, Salvation Army, Trick-or-Treat, Impact News

When it comes to choosing your costume this Halloween, try this one on for size: go as a do-gooder. Even though Halloween typically takes the back ...

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Building Prosperity: Finding a Job is Just the First Step

Jim Gibbons | Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: United Way, Goodwill, Goodwill Industries, Financial Planning, Job Search, Jim Gibbons, Prosperity Center, Impact News

Prosperity Centers are dedicated to assisting people in their community succeed financially. That doesn't just mean helping workers find jobs; it means giving them all the tools they need to build financial security.

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Disability Employment Awareness Month: A Call To Hire Disabled Vets

Jim Gibbons | Posted 12.08.2011

Read More: Goodwill Industries, Military, Veteran, Jim Gibbons, National Disability Awarness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Goodwill, Service Member, Veterans, Impact News

As a person who is blind, I often talk about the value of hiring people with disabilities. That is because they are uniquely equipped to confront chal...

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Serving Others Makes America Great

Jim Gibbons | Posted 11.09.2011

Read More: Volunteering, Goodwill Industries, Americorps, September 11, 9/11, Goodwill, Goodwill Industries International, Volunteerism, September 11 Anniversary, Impact News

In honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Goodwills across the country who are involved in the AmeriCorps program will participate in a national pledge of service in remembrance of September 11.

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In Down Economy, Nonprofits Looking To Make A Profit

Washington Post | Posted 11.04.2011

Read More: Nonprofits, Nonprofits Economy, Girl Scouts, Community Wealth Ventures, D.C. Central Kitchen, Goodwill, Nonprofits for Profit, Economy, Impact News

Nonprofits are not adorable, cute, little organizations that help the needy. At least that's how chief executive of D.C. Central Kitchen Mike Curtin p...

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Thrifting in My Backyard: Grand Opening and a Grand Old Time

Jim Gibbons | Posted 10.12.2011

Read More: Goodwill of Greater Washington, Impact, Store, Fairfax, Goodwill, Goodwill Industries, Huffington Post, Goodwill Industries International, Jim Gibbons, Impact News

My family and I had the opportunity to attend the most recent Goodwill store opening in our area this past Saturday. This new, exciting thrifting oppo...

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Learning About the Positive Aspects of Secondhand Shopping

Jenna Isaacson | Posted 10.12.2011

Read More: Slidepollajax, Thrift Stores, Secondhand Clothes, Style, Goodwill, Photojournalism, Green News

Remember all that stuff you donated because you outgrew it, couldn't stand it, or just plain didn't need it anymore? I'm looking at all of it and learning all about you, about your communities and about America's consumption in general.

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Governor Rick Perry's Uneven Record On Charitable Giving

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 10.10.2011

Read More: Presidential Race, Charity, Evangelical Christians, Elections 2012, Religion, Houston, Prayer Event, The Response, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Slidepollajax, Gop, Religion and Politics, Religious Right, Donations, Newt Gingrich, Goodwill, Faith, Income Tax Returns, Politics News

In a forthcoming series of articles, HuffPost is taking a close look at the charitable giving of Republican presidential candidates. How much and to w...

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It All Adds Up

Jim Gibbons | Posted 10.09.2011

Read More: Donate Movement, CLASSY Awards, Goodwill Industries, Gap, Dresscue Me, Guidestar, Goodwill, Goodwill Industries International, Planet Green, Levi's, Family Circle Magazine, Stay Classy, Stay-Classy, Jim Gibbons, Hanes, Impact News

Two billion pounds of used goods that aren't clogging up landfills have helped put 2.4 million people on the path toward self-sufficiency. That's what the Donate Movement is all about.

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Philanthropists of Tomorrow Start With the Work We Do With Our Kids Today

Jim Gibbons | Posted 09.25.2011

Read More: Donation, Goodwill Industries, Giving Back, Donors, Charitable Giving, Goodwill, Goodwill Industries International, Clothing Drive, Back-to-School, Family Circle, Jim Gibbons, Lee Slattery, Impact News

From toddler through teenager, encouraging regular charitable giving is a great way to instill awareness of a greater good. Kids get tremendous satisfaction in being able to say they helped someone.

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Businesses Can Help Their Employees Beat The Heat

AP | By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG | Posted 09.21.2011

Read More: Small Business, Working Conditions, Corporate Responsibility, Heat Wave, Working in the Heat, Labor-Conditions, Business, Extreme Weather, Goodwill, Small Business America, Work Place Safety, Business News

NEW YORK -- The searing heat this summer is giving small business owners a great opportunity to create some goodwill with their employees. When the h...

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Thrifting Is Good

Jim Gibbons | Posted 08.20.2011

Read More: Donation, Jenna Isaacson, Thrift Shopping, Goodwill Industries, Envrionment, Second Hand, Goodwill, Goodwill Industries International, Jim Gibbons, All Thrifty States, Impact News

Purchasing items from thrift and second-hand stores keeps those items from landfills, lessening waste in our communities. In Goodwill's case, this equates to more than 2 billion pounds of goods from landfills each year.

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Box Labeled 'Grandma's Urn' Left At Goodwill Store

AP | Posted 11.15.2011

Read More: Goodwill Store, Allen Ryckman, Bizarre Lost and Found, Weird-Lost-and-Found, Urn, Grandma's Urn, Weird Michigan, Goodwill, Michigan, Fenton, Grandma, Weird News News

FENTON, Mich. -- State police in Michigan are trying to find who left what appear to be a grandmother's cremated remains in an urn at a Goodwill store...

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