Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan

Earlier this week our team visited beautiful Ft. Worth, TX to attend the Goodwill Delegate Assembly where Goodwill executives from all over the country get together to collaborate. We want to extend a huge thank you to our hosts Goodwill North Central Texas and their team who worked tirelessly to pull off the event. We always appreciate the chance to shake hands with our partners and tell our story to new partners looking to grow their donations with us. The power of work through Goodwill is multi generational change so hearing more about the lives that they've impacted is another reminder of why we're so passionate to support them by making giving simple for their donors. Excited for the future! Chris Macnamara Paul Griffin Matt Hernandez Paul Tocci #givingmadesimple #thepowerofwork #delegateassembly #goodwill

This is a skill issue. You can find 100% cotton clothes at any thrift store. I get that thrifting IRL can be hit or miss, and that most new clothes manufactured nowadays are polyester or polyblends. But it *is* possible to find 100% cotton, silk, linen, and other natural fibers at the thrift store. I’ve been thrifting since I was a kid and 100% of my closet has been secondhand for over 13 years. If IRL isn’t an option, then try these online thrifting tips: 1️⃣ Tip 1: Search alerts on resale sites If you know exactly what you’re looking for, then use search-driven resale sites: • Beni: browser plug-in to instantly find secondhand version of new items • Gem Search, LLC: like Google for all secondhand online • ThredUp: online consignment store where you can filter by material (e.g., there are 25,000+ results for 100% cotton dresses right now) 2️⃣ Tip 2: Thrift treasure hunting If you’re in a treasure hunting mood and exploring your style, then try: • Teleport: it's like TikTok for thrifting fashion • ShopGoodwill.com: Goodwill's auction site for vintage & premium items • EstateSales.NET: find estate sales in your area 3️⃣ Tip 3: Style bundles If you don't want to DIY thrift shopping, then get a custom style bundle from a secondhand stylist on Teleport. It's like having your own personal shopper and stylist—but all secondhand. • you send your Pinterest inspo or other style preferences • they source & send a curated bundle of secondhand clothes directly to you Are you planning to shop 100% cotton and other natural fibers in this summer heat?

Gary Peoples was named Goodwill Industries International's Tommy Moore Veteran of the Year for 2024.   Gary's faith in God is strong. Combined with his former military training in the U.S. Army, he found the focus, discipline and motivation he needed to create a better life for himself and his family. After serving in the army, he turned to a life of drugs and crime and eventually ended up in prison. Eventually, with the support of Goodwill Houston’s employment and training programs for veterans, and through his own determination, hard work and faith, he was able to turn his life around and find employment at one of our Goodwill Outlet stores.   Please enjoy Gary’s story by watching this video. Gary- we are so proud of you and happy to have you as a part of Goodwill’s team.