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We all need to be reminded to evaluate our everyday choices and consider their impact on the environment. There are so many ways to celebrate the beauty of the planet, like spending time walking outside, cleaning up litter on a beach or local park, and taking the time to learn about environmental issues. This is more important than ever this …
Summer is here, and I’m focusing my attention outside. My porch needs a refresh that won’t break the bank. I put together a list of front porch outdoor finds that I spotted on 2 separate trips to the Streetsboro Goodwill. Outdoor Lanterns are great for adding some ambient lighting to your porch. Even if you have a small porch like …
AKRON, OH — Since this past January, Goodwill Industries of Akron has updated and expanded it’s radio reading service options for the first time in 18 years. Smartphone, Alexa, home computer devices, as well as Roku has expanded audio service’s reach beyond Goodwill Akron’s five-county service area. Seeing Eye Radio of Goodwill Akron serves a dedicated audience of blind, low-vision, …
For many, June is a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and how far we’ve come as a society in getting them the rights and recognition they deserve. Pride Month serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of barriers that the LGBTQ+ community still faces, especially in recent months, with different legislation being introduced around the country. It also serves …
This shirt isn’t dirty, I only wore it for a few hours without breaking a sweat… These jeans don’t need to be washed every wear, but I don’t want to forget I already wore them, so I don’t want to hang them back up… This jacket could use a wash after my next wear, but I will probably forget… Do …
Every season seems to have its own thrifting rhythm, and my shopping habits tend to change right along with it. Whether I’m looking for craft supplies for a lazy afternoon or glassware for a backyard gathering, there are a handful of sections that move to the top of my browsing list every summer. These are the areas I never skip …
Municipal solid waste landfills, aka landfills that accept household trash, are the third-largest source of human-related methane emissions in the United States, which have been proven to have a detrimental impact on warming temperatures across the globe. It’s important to understand the truth in these statements, which can sometimes start to feel like something that directly influences our everyday lives. …
AKRON, Ohio — May 28, 2026 — The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc. (GIA) earned its 15th consecutive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It was granted a Three-Year Accreditation, the highest level awarded. GIA serves Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties, providing services to 15,392 individuals in 2025 alone. This accreditation decision represents …
Welcome back to the thrifted home project. Last month, I shared my plans for my entryway makeover. I’m so happy to share how this makeover came together. I was able to thrift and save on this makeover. Having a mood board helped in sticking to my vision. First, I gathered my materials from a hardware store. materials: 4 beadboard panels …
There is no shortage of Jean jackets at Goodwill, and it seems like the styles morph every season now. So here is a simple Jean jacket DIY to fit your wardrobe and your style on a budget! I was in desperate need of a white Jean jacket, and my Mimi found me this gorgeous one at the Goodwill bins 😍 …