12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: December Prompt – Gifts you Can Thrift

Thrifting gifts is great for the environment, your wallet, and your creativity. Want to save money and reduce waste this holiday season? Save this secondhand holiday gift guide for the next time you’re out thrifting at Goodwill Akron. Thrifting Gifts for My Family: Like many families this year, we’re on a budget. So, shopping at Goodwill for holiday gifts helps …

Simple and Sustainable Tips for Gifts and Serving Food This Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon and I absolutely love this time of year. The smells, the sights, the decor, and the nostalgia that encompasses this time of year are my favorites. As I look at my calendar for the rest of the year and into the New Year multiple gatherings, meals, parties, and celebrations are coming up. When I start …

Goodwill Awarded 14th Consecutive CARF Three-Year Accreditation

AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 11, 2022 — Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc. (GIA) earned its 14th 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. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: November Prompt – Thrifting a Home Decor Look for Less

Decorating your dream space does not have to be expensive. I’ve been decorating my home with Goodwill finds for years. If the thrift store is the last place you think of checking when you need home decor, think again! Not only is buying secondhand decor items extremely sustainable and good for the environment, it’s also a way to add quality …