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Before Congress adjourned for the month of October so lawmakers could hit the campaign trail, the House and Senate agreed to pass a short-term continuing resolution.

2024 Goodwill® Halloween Survey Reveals Retail Trends ROCKVILLE, MD — As Halloween approaches, many Americans are considering shopping secondhand for DIY (do-it-yourself) costumes to save money and minimize their environmental impact. Goodwill Industries International’s 2024 Halloween Survey, administered by Big Village, looked at how Americans are preparing for the upcoming holiday. The survey found that while four in five Americans (80%) plan to celebrate Halloween this year, many (57%) consider DIY costumes and secondhand décor as economical ways to celebrate the season. The annual survey also found that three-quarters (74%) of those

Each year, National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW) is celebrated during the last week of September to raise up the important contributions of older workers in the U.S. workforce.

I’ll be the first to admit the summer heat really got to me this year. I’ve had enough of the humidity that makes my hair frizz up and my makeup sweat up by the time I get back to my apartment after a 10-minute walk. I love the warm weather, but the heat is another story. Fall brings a welcome change for me.

With so much of our working lives spent in meetings, it’s important to ensure your meetings stay productive and beneficial for all involved. As a facilitator, you have a vital role in making meetings successful. If you want to explore how to become a better facilitator and presenter, keep reading.

The last week of September marks the annual celebration of National Employ Older Workers Week. With the number of people over 65 who are still working increasing, we see more and more that older workers need resources to find valuable employment and improve their economic standing. That was the case for senior Nora when she came to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (Fort Myers). She originally came in with some questions about accessing food stamps to ensure she can continue to pay her other bills and buy much-needed medicine.  

September is Workforce Development Month, first celebrated in 2005 to raise awareness about the importance of our industry to a growing national economy. The month celebrates the contributions of workforce professionals and highlights events and initiatives that support job seekers and employers.

While Hispanic Heritage Month does span 30 days, it’s actually celebrated between two months. It starts September 15 and runs until October 15. That’s because September 15 is Independence Day for many countries in Latin America. As we kick off this month-long celebration, we wanted to share Juan’s story.  

September 17, 2024 is National Voter Registration Day. Join Goodwill® and a coalition of thousands of partners across the country that will celebrate National Voter Registration Day and launch efforts to get every eligible American registered to vote in advance of election 2024! Every eligible citizen should have the option to exercise their right to be heard at the ballot box, and with well over 5 million registered voters to its name since 2012, National Voter Registration Day is the perfect day to start getting America #VoteReady for Election 2024.

After a lengthy break, Congress will return for a few weeks in September before adjourning again to hit the campaign trail. There are many items which Congress much address or take up during the lame duck session post-election. Congress must pass appropriations bills or a continuing resolution by September 30 to avoid a government shutdown. The House has passed 5 of 12 appropriations bills which the Senate has not passed any.