How to thrift Goodwill online like a pro

When I’m not browsing the aisles of my favorite Goodwill Akron locations like State Road and Lakemore,  I’m enjoying the thrill of the hunt on Goodwill Akron’s online retail stores from the comfort of my home!  As more consumers move towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle, online thrifting has become a viable option for those treasure hunting for every style, genre, …

Goodwill Serves More Than 12,000 in 2022

AGENCY TO PRESENT MISSION NUMBERS AT VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING AKRON, Ohio — Mar. 2, 2023 — In 2022 Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties served 12,245 individuals in the community with job search assistance, training and other services. The agency will formally present 2022 service numbers at its virtual Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions on …

Goodwill Partners with Lions Club to Deliver 100,000 Eyeglasses to People in Need Overseas

AKRON, Ohio — Feb. 23, 2023 — Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc. (GIA) and the Lions Club delivered 100,000 eyeglasses to people in need overseas over a 15-year period. GIA serves Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties. GIA developed a longstanding partnership with Lion Ann Miller of the Ashland Evening Lions Club that began in 2008 when her …

Shopping Your Home and Thrifting Items to Organize and Simplify Your Home

This year I am committing to simplifying, decluttering, and organizing my home. I have two kids and I feel like over the years we continue to accumulate “stuff” and before I know it closets, rooms and spaces become cluttered and a mess. I work part-time for a home organization business. I love the satisfaction of going into a cluttered, unorganized …

Simple ways to thrift items for your at-home gym this New Year

Happy New Year! I cannot believe that it is 2023. There is something about a new year that brings a renewed desire to declutter, set goals, and refresh my home and my wardrobe. One goal or resolution for the New Year that many people have is to be a healthier version of themselves. Exercising, eating better, running a race, joining …