ASHLAND, Ohio — April 14, 2014 — Goodwill Industries and The Salvation Army in Ashland are partnering to bring together nearly 30 social service agencies in one location for its 2014 Resource Fair. The fair will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland. …
Spring Fashion Finds
Greetings Goodwill Shoppers! I have been finding the best things at Goodwill lately. It seems like I’ve hit the jackpot every trip. Could it be more folks are spring cleaning? Anyway, here are a few discoveries I’ve made lately. I scored some awesome printed blue and white pants (pictured), and a few sweaters that I have been wearing weekly. I …
Recent Finds at Shopgoodwill.com
Has the unpredictable weather kept you from visiting your favorite neighborhood Goodwill store? Did you know you can go Goodwill shopping at any time from the comfort of your home? The Goodwill store that’s as close as your computer – here are some recent finds at Shopgoodwill.com! Pal Kepenyes Midcent Brutalist Mod Lion Pendant …
Goodwill Honors Program Champions and Re-elects Board Members
AKRON, Ohio — March 31, 2014 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties re-elected board members and honored program champions during its Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions event March 27. The event hosted by Co-chairs, Kim and Chas Schreckenberger, was attended by nearly 200 individuals. “We were honored to chair this event that highlights the successes …
Creating a Resume to Reach your Career Goals
Whether you are looking for a job or happy with your current employer, it is a good idea to keep your resume up-to-date. You can find many expert tips searching the Internet as well as advice from friends and family – everyone will have an opinion. What should you do then? Take in all the advice and create a resume …
Rain Boot Spring Wreath
I’m totally that neighbor. It’s March and I still have a plaid suitcase, ice skates and an old sled decorating our front porch. After the beating they took this winter they’ve raised their white flags and surrendered. “Replace us!” they cried! So despite the snow and cold temps, I’m swapping out the soggy, mangled, defeated Christmas décor for something fresh, …
Alternative Spring Fashion
Believe it or not soon the snow will be melting and daffodils and crocuses will be poking their pretty little heads up to remind us that Spring is here again. I can hardly wait! In the meantime, I like to go through my closet and plan a bit for the upcoming season. So what’s on the agenda… Spring fashion. I …
Seven Days of Spring Cleaning
Goodwill’s One-Week Guide to Clearing Out the Clutter by Donating More than 70 percent of Americans engage in the annual tradition of spring cleaning, according to a 2013 survey by the American Cleaning Institute. But one of the most common dilemmas for spring cleaners is what to do with all that stuff. As the green movement grows, consumers are increasingly …
Knowing Your Skills
When you are faced with the challenge of finding a job – do you know what skills you have that employers will find of value? Whether you are looking for your first job or a second career – it is important to know your strengths and abilities. Last year I was faced with these same challenges after being laid off …
Searching for Romantic Gifts on Shopgoodwill.com
How would you explain romance to someone? The dictionary states it’s a feeling of excitement, mystery and remoteness from every day life. So why are gifts so often predictable, routine, and mass-produced—the very opposite of romantic? Sure, it is not easy to come up with meaningful gift ideas year after year. But there’s help. The search tool on Shopgoodwill.com can help find exciting possibilities that …