AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 6, 2013 — Goodwill Industries, serving Richland and Ashland counties, and other community sponsors are hosting an Employment Expo on Thursday, September 19, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Richland, Crawford and Ashland counties at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield, Ohio. Area employers can participate free of charge. The deadline to register is …
Turn Something Old into Something New – a Planter
I’ve got an easy one for you this month. It requires no paint, no glue, no scissors… …Just a few containers from Goodwill… and some flowers and soil! We’re makin’ planters! This Pfaltzgraff ceramic bundt dish was $8 from Goodwill of Akron. Exactly what I needed for …
Comparing Pricing on Fashion Finds
Greetings Everyone! As we are nearing the end of July… (Can you believe it?), I am already starting to think about fall and back-to-school fashion. I’m sure that makes some of you crazy hearing the word fall, but after working years in retail, the back-to-school mind set usually starts for me in August. I have always been a sucker for …
FONTAINE NAMED GOODWILL’S DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES
AKRON, Ohio — July 17, 2013 — Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, today announced the promotion of Christine Fontaine to director of career services. In her new role, Fontaine is responsible for overseeing the agency’s workforce development programs offered through its Vocational and Employment Resource Center services. “For more than 85 years Goodwill has been a leader in workforce development …
Works of Art
Whether it’s an abstract sculpture, impressionist painting or indigenous objects, there is a style of art for every collector and admirer. Amazing works of art are donated to Goodwill agencies across the country each day. Most have little value. However, there are those treasure finds or, better yet, rare pieces that make their way through our doors. The website www.shopgoodwill.com …
Fourth of July Fashion Recap
The fourth is always a forgotten favorite for me. Every year it creeps right up and BOOM (your que to imagine fireworks) … it’s time to pull out the red white and blue! I usually have an array of things to choose from, but I thought I would keep it simple this year and incorporate a few classics that I found …
Coffee Table Makeover
This month I’m taking on a $15 coffee table from Goodwill Northfield. I happened to be there on Customer Appreciation Day so I got an additional 35% off! (FYI – the next appreciation day is August 8th so mark your calendar!) Picking a paint color was easy. White, white and more white. My quest of …
Employee of Distinction Nominations Being Accepted
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS JULY 31, 2013 AKRON, Ohio— July 2, 2013— The elements most often missing from an employer’s compensation package are recognition and appreciation. Goodwill Industries is offering employers in Summit, Medina, Portage, Ashland and Richland Counties an opportunity to give their stellar employees the recognition and appreciation deserved through the Employee of Distinction Award Luncheon hosted by …
The 1980’s-Bright, Colorful & Fun Fashion!
The 1980s often get a bad rap for the over-the-top fashions. But, hiding among the shoulder pads and perms is some interesting history behind the styles. The early part of the decade was influenced by a style called “New Romantics”. This was characterized by Victorian-inspired clothing which featured lace and very feminine silhouettes. This dress is a Gunne …
Fabric Hoop DIY
I recently purchased these fabric filled hoops from Christine of Mama’s Happy Stuff. I really like how they brought some color and texture to the walls in our kitchen so I decided to add to the family by making a few more of these hoops with some fabric I’ve picked up from Goodwill. Supplies Needed: 1 – Embroidery Hoops (pick …