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  • October 8, 2024

    E-commerce Expansion Supports Sustainability and Secondhand Shopping

    Retail shopping habits have shifted in the past few years due to the rise of E-commerce. Consumers are gravitating toward the convenience and endless options that come with online shopping....

  • May 15, 2020

    Declutter Your Day

    It’s easy to start holding onto mismatched mugs, outgrown sweaters, and old technology. Make it your...

  • May 12, 2020

    How to Rebuild Confidence After Losing Your Job

    Losing your job, even one you weren’t fond of, is never easy. But don’t worry, you...

  • May 12, 2020

    5 Phone Interview Tips to Help You Land a Job

    Whether you’ve lost your job or are seeking out a new path, the interview process can...

  • April 3, 2020

    Mom hack – teach your kids about the power of donating (with a craft)

    Even with Goodwill of Central Iowa’s donation doors temporarily closed, we know that donating is important...

  • March 27, 2020

    Support Goodwill so we can support our community

    A message from Goodwill of Central Iowa CEO/President: https://youtu.be/nCX0xnEmiJ0 Right now, we need you. Here's how...

  • March 24, 2020

    ShopGoodwill Offers Activities for All Ages

    During this uncertain time, it can be easy to find yourself watching tv all. day. long....

  • March 23, 2020

    How to Build Your Spring Capsule Wardrobe

    Worldwide, fashion is a $2.5 trillion industry with constantly rotating trends. This causes the average American...

  • Spread the Word: Inclusion
    March 20, 2020

    The Importance of Inclusion

    Today and every day, we pledge to be inclusive. We pledge to increase inclusion amongst all...

  • March 20, 2020

    Goodwill of Central Iowa to hold special donation drive this weekend in partnership with Central Iowa Shelter & Services

    DES MOINES, Iowa (March 20, 2020) – As Coronavirus (Covid-19) begins to make its way to...

  • March 12, 2020

    Tap into a Diverse and Qualified Talent Pool

    Every now and then, a business can run into a problem that an internal team may...