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Thrift the Web: Goodwill goes mobile
At first glance old clothes and new technology may not seem to go together. But you can now use your smartphone to troll for Goodwill thrift shop merchandise. Last month, the Washington branch of the charity introduced a free shopping app for iPhone and iPad, the first of its kind in the country.
When I heard this, it raised in my mind a question I’ve had since I was a secondhand- clothes-wearing college student: Are thrift stores for poor people in need of cheap stuff, or are they for hipsters who like funky bargains?
Catherine and Goodwill of Greater Washington featured in SmartCEO
Along with several other regional business leaders, Goodwill of Greater Washington President & CEO Catherine Meloy graces the cover of the May issue of SmartCEO magazine. She is being recognized as one of the DC area’s most admired CEOs for successfully turning Goodwill from a struggling nonprofit to one of the strongest brands in the region.
Goodwill Industries Celebrates 110 Years in Operation
Nonprofit Recognized during Goodwill Industries Week, Hosts Trunk Show & In-Store Fundraiser
Established in 1902, Goodwill Industries® has taken its social entrepreneurship role to new heights through expanded partnerships, the use of new media and a renewed commitment to stronger families and communities.
From May 6-12, Goodwill® agencies across the United States and Canada will celebrate 110 years since Goodwill’s inception, reflecting on how the nonprofit has grown with the times yet kept true to its founding values.
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Proposed Legislation Could Hurt Programs That Help Job SeekersTwelve-and-a-half million people in the United States are currently unemployed, and 5.1 million have been out of a job for over six months. For individuals struggling to find work, federally funded employment and social services programs are crucial resources on the road to employment.
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The Highly Popular Fashion of Goodwill Runway Show & Gala is Back!
Can’t make it to Fashion Week in Milan this year? Don’t worry; Goodwill of Greater Washington is once again bringing a very unique runway show to the nation’s capital this fall with a fashionably couture twist!
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