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— Empowering a More Sustainable Environment by Shopping Second-Hand With Earth Day coming up on April 22 we’ll all be reminded to evaluate our everyday choices and consider what impact they have 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 …
Goodwill Akron is a great place to find unique and interesting items to add to your collection. Thanks to Goodwill, I was able to start a cheerful collection of smiley face mugs. I have found several of these mugs at various Goodwill Akron locations, including Lakemore, Cuyahoga Falls, and the Goodwill Outlet store. These mugs are originally from a popular …
Hello all, Clayborne Bujorian here with a new mixed-media project. This month’s collage is untitled and consists of copy paper I sourced from the Goodwill Outlet in Akron. To get started on your collage, first start by gathering your supplies and materials. The book section at the Goodwill Outlet is consistently filled with material that comes in all …
AKRON, Ohio — March 23, 2023 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties held its 96th Annual Meeting virtually on March 22, 2023, to elect board members and honor program champions. “We are very grateful for the support of our board of directors, team members and the community this past year,” said Nancy Ellis McClenaghan, president & …
Spring is in the air and one thing I love to do is to shop for transitional wardrobe pieces to layer and incorporate with items I have in my closet for warmer weather. Thrifting is a fantastic way to add staple pieces to your closet or to incorporate trendy items for a new season. When it comes to spring, layering …
By Felicia Czochanski It happens to all of us.. The buildup of bulky sweaters, even though there’s only a handful you wear regularly on rotation. The piles of shoes that you bought because they looked pretty in the store, but haven’t found the right event to wear them to. The overall clutter that takes over your closet, transforming it from …
When I’m not browsing the aisles of my favorite Goodwill Akron locations like State Road and Lakemore, I’m enjoying the thrill of the hunt on Goodwill Akron’s online retail stores from the comfort of my home! As more consumers move towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle, online thrifting has become a viable option for those treasure hunting for every style, genre, …
AGENCY TO PRESENT MISSION NUMBERS AT VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING AKRON, Ohio — Mar. 2, 2023 — In 2022 Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties served 12,245 individuals in the community with job search assistance, training and other services. The agency will formally present 2022 service numbers at its virtual Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions on …
It’s that time of year- when we Ohioans get the itch for warmer weather when Mother Nature gives us a 70 degree day between snow storms. I thought I’d pop into Goodwill and see what I could find; and let me tell you- it gave me Spring Fever for sure! I love grabbing NWT greeting cards and gift bags …
AKRON, Ohio — Feb. 23, 2023 — Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc. (GIA) and the Lions Club delivered 100,000 eyeglasses to people in need overseas over a 15-year period. GIA serves Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties. GIA developed a longstanding partnership with Lion Ann Miller of the Ashland Evening Lions Club that began in 2008 when her …