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AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 22, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. In addition, the event will honor Karen and Doug Lefton for their dedication to Goodwill and the greater Akron community. “We are truly looking forward to …
I love when a project I have on my list fits perfectly with something I’ve been wanting to share with you all! Abby here again and this month’s project falls into that category: My orchid has started to outgrow its original planter, and because orchids are notoriously finicky, I thought it would be fun to thrift a new planter at …
Happy September! Here in Ohio we are currently experiencing our “False Fall” where it’s cool for like a week and then gets blazing hot again until mid-October or so. But I’m here for it and ready for cozy crew necks, boots, and admittedly, {{pumpkin spice}}. I scored this basic black, polyester (so it washes up SO AMAZINGLY. 10/10 recommend) jumpsuit …
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 8, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties recognized outstanding employees in our community during its 20th Annual Employee of Distinction Awards Program today. The event provides employers a cost-effective way to publicly recognize outstanding employees. This year 106 employees were nominated for the Employee of Distinction Award. Nominations for the …
Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the thriftiest one of all? Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month we’re challenging you to thrift mirrors. Should you thrift mirrors? YES! Here’s why: ● They instantly add a little flare to any space: In addition to being functional pieces in your home, mirrors are a great way to …
Feels like we are gearing up for another long winter at home, so I’ve taken to checking off projects on my list that have been taking up space in our home. I mentioned in my Floral Letter Wall Hanging post that I’ve been meaning to make a pennant banner for my youngest (similar to his brother’s) using gift bags from …
By Felicia Czochanski It’s that time of year again! The season of BBQs and fun in the sun is slowing down, and the slow hum of cicadas going back into their dens marks the countdown to back-to-school. Like the start of a new year, the commencement of a new school year makes for the perfect moment to reflect and do …
AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 16, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to have Lorna Wisham, vice president, corporate affairs and community involvement, and president, FirstEnergy Foundation, FirstEnergy Corp., present the keynote address at its 20th Annual Employee of Distinction Award Program on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. For details on how to participate …
Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month we’re challenging you to thrift furniture. If the thrift store is the last place you think of checking when you need furniture, think again! From matching sets to one-of-a-kind pieces, thrifting secondhand furniture is a sustainable way to add quality pieces that bring character into your home without breaking …
By: Jenna Isaacson Pfueller There are things you typically think about getting in preparation for your kids going back-to-school — clothes, shoes, and school supplies, for sure. But there are often things that they’ll need above and beyond those everyday basics that Goodwill can help with too. All those things that are parallel to school like dances, extra curricular activities …