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  • August 21, 2024

    8 Easy Kid Costumes Using Clothes They’ll Want to Wear Again

    Why buy a brand-new Halloween costume your kids will only wear once? Put together a creative and fun kid’s costume using clothing items that can be repurposed long after...

  • March 29, 2019

    SPRING FASHION HAS SPRUNG

    Now that warmer weather is officially here, we are saying "so long" to sweaters and "see...

  • March 29, 2019

    SPRING FASHION HAS SPRUNG

    Now that warmer weather is officially here, we are saying "so long" to sweaters and "see...

  • March 29, 2019

    SPRING FASHION HAS SPRUNG

    Now that warmer weather is officially here, we are saying "so long" to sweaters and "see...

  • John poses at a baler.
    March 22, 2019

    Navigating Unexpected Change: John’s Goodwill Story

    In the backroom of the DAV Thrift Store, John Haskins, or “Big John” as his coworkers...

  • John poses at a baler.
    March 22, 2019

    Navigating Unexpected Change: John’s Goodwill Story

    In the backroom of the DAV Thrift Store, John Haskins, or “Big John” as his coworkers...

  • March 15, 2019

    Your Change Can Change Lives

    If you round up your change when you make a purchase at a Goodwill of Central...

  • March 15, 2019

    Your Change Can Change Lives

    If you round up your change when you make a purchase at a Goodwill of Central...

  • March 6, 2019

    Spread the Word: Inclusion

    We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Spread the Word is a...

  • Justin poses at his desk.
    March 5, 2019

    A Day in the Life: Community Outreach Specialist Justin Bogers

    In January, below-freezing temperatures weren’t enough to keep Justin Bogers from doing his job. As Goodwill...

  • Justin poses at his desk.
    March 5, 2019

    A Day in the Life: Community Outreach Specialist Justin Bogers

    In January, below-freezing temperatures weren’t enough to keep Justin Bogers from doing his job. As Goodwill...