Transform a Thrifted Dress Into a Bubble Hem Dress

Bubble hem skirts & dresses were one of the hottest trends this summer. We will be bringing back this 80s and 2010s staple going into this fall. If you want to try this trend out while being sustainable and staying on budget, why not DIY it yourself. I was able to thrift a dress from the Streetsboro  location and with …

Goodwill Announces Taste of Vintage Event and Honorees: 18th Gala Fundraiser Set For Nov. 7

AKRON, Ohio — September 17, 2024 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce the 18th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. In addition, the event will honor Chuck & Corrine Tennent, for their commitment to Goodwill and the greater Akron community. “It is with great joy that we celebrate …

Fall Thrift Scavenger Hunt: 12 Weeks of Thrifting

We’re thrilled to invite you to our 12 Weeks of Autumn Thrifting Challenge —a fun, creative, and sustainable way to welcome autumn into your home and wardrobe. Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or just getting started, this challenge is for everyone. How It Works Over the next 12 weeks, you’ll be on the hunt for a list of cozy, autumn-inspired …

Goodwill Announces 2024 “Making a Difference” Award Recipients

AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 5, 2024 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties was very pleased to announce its 2024 “Making a Difference” award recipients at the September 4th, Employee of Distinction Luncheon held at Guy’s Party Center. The “Making a Difference” award was created in honor of a longtime Goodwill Director and Honorary Director, Mary Beth Kluge, …

Goodwill Employee of Distinction Award Program Recognizes 72 Honorees

AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 5, 2024 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties recognized outstanding employees in our community during its 23rd Annual Employee of Distinction Award Program yesterday. The event provides employers with a cost-effective way to publicly recognize outstanding employees. This year 72 employees were nominated for the Employee of Distinction Award. Nominations for …

Back-to-School on a Budget: Thrift Finds at Lexington

Hello! 🌟 Julie Holiday here! If you’re gearing up for back-to-school shopping with the littles, or perhaps you are getting an additional degree (good for you) I strongly suggest adding thrifting to your list of to-dos. I stopped into yet another Goodwill – Lexington Goodwill at 1280 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH 44906 – to take a look at the items …