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Thrift culture thrives on diversity, intentional consumerism, and community. Finding one-of-a-kind wardrobe items and other hidden treasures is always a thrill, but there is much more to thrifting than savvy shopping. Thrifting has the potential to make a positive impact on your personal finances, your community, and even the planet.

Local groups and businesses worked together to feed the community and bring positivity to Uptown Kenosha after an emotional week of protests in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake left some businesses destructed or closed.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected many aspects of our lives, including how we shop.

At Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin & Metro Chicago, we know being fully prepared for an interview can help you land the job that you are looking for.

If you’re job searching, it’s easy to get discouraged. Today’s job seekers are facing increased competition. You may find yourself wondering how to get a job.

Today’s job market is extremely competitive. Learn how to answer tough behavioral interview questions whether your interview is by phone, virtual or in person, plus get tips on how to prepare and articulate why you’re the best person for the job.

On December 6^th, Goodwill leadership, including President and CEO Jackie Hallberg, along with Board Members Jim Boris, Zilber Ltd., President and CEO, and Mary Dowell, MJ Dowell & Associates LLC, Principal Consultant, participated in an Act of Goodwill at the Summerfield United Methodist Church meal program for Milwaukee residents experiencing homelessness.

Members of our Goodwill Store & Donation Center management volunteered to assist students at the College of DuPage as they conducted mock job interviews for members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. 

The mock interviews offered a perfect opportunity for the students to practice their interpreting skills and it also gave members of The Deaf and Hard of Hearing community the ability to practice for their own job interviews.

Our second annual Goodwill Community Day was held on September 12, giving community leaders a chance to learn about how we impact lives at the local level. This year, Community Day was organized by Goodwill Community Relations Councils, which are employee teams organized by geography or expertise to help manage and maintain impactful community partnerships. Community Day events were hosted across 18 counties in southeast Wisconsin and northern Illinois.