I am surrounded every day by the racks and racks of dresses dating from the mid 1800’s to the present in Goodwill’s Vintage Collection. As I take a closer look at what is hanging around me, I find many are by well-known designers. Tadashi-shoji: Look this designer up and you will see his dresses on the red carpet of the …
Goodwill Celebrates 50 Years in Ashland County
ASHLAND, Ohio — April 17, 2014 — Goodwill Industries is celebrating 50 years in serving the Ashland County area in May. To thank the community for its support, both shopping and donating, a special celebration will be held at its Ashland retail store from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on May 10, 2014. “The generous donations we receive from the …
Celebrating Goodwill Week: May 5 – 10
AKRON, Ohio — April 17, 2014 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is celebrating Goodwill Week, May 5 -10. During the week, Goodwill will provide agency tours, classes and other activities at its headquarters to educate the community about its mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment. In addition, the agency will …
Upcycled Shadowbox and Game Pieces
Hearing the word “shadowboxes” takes me back to my childhood when every single gift we gave my mom was a small bear figurine for her shadow box. Our last name is Bernstein so it was only fitting that she collect bears. I come across shadowboxes all the time at Goodwill so I figured it is time to buy one and …
Goodwill and The Salvation Army Partner for 2014 Resource Fair
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, …