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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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Jondhi with his family in 2006

Jondhi’s Journey of Redemption

At 71 years old, Jondhi’s life is a powerful example of resilience and purpose. After spending 18 years incarcerated, he returned home in 2009 determined to rebuild. His transition began with six months in a halfway house, followed by enrollment in Goodwill’s rehabilitation program, where he found both stability and support as he adjusted to…

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The Post Holiday PURGE

The gifts are unwrapped. The holiday décor is about to come down. And miraculously more stuff has overtaken your home.  It’s time to beat the post-holiday blues by taking control and doing the annual decluttering purge.  Here are some tips for tackling the purge: Tips to Make Donating Easier 1. Start Small – Pick one…

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Eleni’s New Beginning: Building Office Skills for a New Career

Looking for a new career path, Eleni turned to Goodwill’s job training program and gained certifications in Excel and PowerPoint. Read how she’s building a brighter future….

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Make Space, Do Good: Fall Decluttering With Goodwill

Fall is a good time to slow down, reset, and create some breathing room at home. As the seasons shift, many of us start to notice closets that feel a little too full and storage bins that haven’t been opened in a while. …

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3 Ideas for Easy DIY Halloween Costumes With a Thrifted Little Black Dress

When it comes to this spooky holiday, there’s nothing like a trip to Goodwill® to get the inspiration bubbling. …

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Back-to-School Made Fun at Goodwill

Back-to-school isn’t all about studying – it’s a chance to refresh your style, save BIG, and have fun! Get your inspo at Goodwill and make this your best school year yet! Thrifted Looks Goodwill is the go-to place to create your one-of-a-kind look. Mix and match thrifted staples to show off your personality – whether…

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Goodwill’s Helms Academy Celebrates Largest Graduation of the Year with Over 90 Adult Learners

More than 90 students recently graduated from Goodwill’s Helms Academy adult education program. Surrounded by family, friends, and Goodwill staff and Board members, the graduates celebrated attaining their high school diplomas at the Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken, NJ. This marked Goodwill’s largest graduating class ever. The Helms Academy, a 100% tuition-free adult education program…

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