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3 Unique Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Easier This Year

Any time a group gets together, a lot must be planned. Add the chaos of visiting extended family to the struggle that is preparing a Thanksgiving meal and the stress compounds. Take heart though, because there are a lot of little things you can do to prepare that don’t have to be expensive or time…

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Learn AI Skills for Free Through Goodwill® and Verizon AI Skills for America

Build the Skills You Need for Today’s Jobs and Tomorrow’s Opportunities Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how people work. From customer service and healthcare to retail, manufacturing and office jobs, employers are increasingly looking for workers who can use digital tools and adapt to new technologies. The good news? You don’t need a technology background…

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🐢 Your DIY Cowabunga Crew Costume on a Budget 🐢

Looking for an easy, affordable and totally radical costume idea for you, your whole family or a friend group? Whether you’re headed to a Halloween party, cosplay event or just want to show off some turtle power, this DIY cowabunga crew costume has your back. The best part? It’s made mostly with thrifted finds, including…

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Make the Most of the Back-to-School Season: Shop, Donate, and Elevate Your Future

As summer begins to wind down and August arrives, our minds naturally shift toward fresh starts. Whether you’re getting the kids ready for another academic year, refreshing your closet, or thinking about your own goals, August is the ultimate transition month. This year, you can make the back-to-school season work for your entire family, your…

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Where to Find Affordable Medical Equipment in South Jersey: Goodwill Home Medical Equipment Opens in Woodbury Heights!

We are thrilled to announce that Goodwill Home Medical Equipment is opening its second retail location on Wednesday, July 1, in Woodbury Heights, NJ! Located at 832 Mantua Pike (the site of the former regular Goodwill Store and Donation Center which recently moved to Deptford), this brand-new showroom is specifically designed to expand access to…

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Keeping the Momentum Hot: How Your Summer Donations Fuel Our Community

When the summer heat rolls in, life tends to shift gears. Beach days fill the calendar, vacations get underway, and routines look a little different. But at Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey & Philadelphia, our mission never takes a summer break. If you recently dropped off a donation at your local store, thank you….

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Storefront of the Deptford Goodwill Store and Donation Center

Goodwill Store and Donation Center: Now Open in Deptford, NJ!

Goodwill’s much-anticipated Store & Donation Center in Deptford, New Jersey, is officially open for business! Conveniently located at 1450 Clements Bridge Rd. in the Plaza at Deptford, near Edge Fitness and Raymour & Flanigan Furniture, this new Goodwill location makes it easy to shop great deals and donate locally in one stop. Pro Tip: Sign…

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How to Declutter Your Home and Turn It Into Community Impact

If you have been meaning to declutter your home and get more organized, consider this your reminder. As the seasons change and spring cleaning conversations start to pop up, many of us begin to notice just how much our homes have collected over time. Extra clothing, unused kitchen items, duplicate linens, storage bins that no…

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Digital Learning Opportunities at Goodwill

How Digital Learning Creates Opportunity at Goodwill

Digital learning plays a vital role in how people access education, employment, and support today. At Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ & Philadelphia, digital literacy is built into nearly every Mission Services program we offer—helping individuals gain confidence, build skills, and move forward at their own pace. From learning basic computer skills to preparing for…

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Cold Weather, Big Impact: How Your Donations Help Right Now

Cold winter weather has slowed donations across our region. Learn how to declutter and donate to Goodwill safely and conveniently this season….

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