Simple and Sustainable Tips for Gifts and Serving Food This Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon and I absolutely love this time of year. The smells, the sights, the decor, and the nostalgia that encompasses this time of year are my favorites. As I look at my calendar for the rest of the year and into the New Year multiple gatherings, meals, parties, and celebrations are coming up. When I start …

Goodwill Awarded 14th Consecutive CARF Three-Year Accreditation

AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 11, 2022 — Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc. (GIA) earned its 14th consecutive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It was granted a three-year accreditation, the highest level awarded. GIA serves Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: November Prompt – Thrifting a Home Decor Look for Less

Decorating your dream space does not have to be expensive. I’ve been decorating my home with Goodwill finds for years. If the thrift store is the last place you think of checking when you need home decor, think again! Not only is buying secondhand decor items extremely sustainable and good for the environment, it’s also a way to add quality …

Goodwill’s Taste of Vintage Event Raised Over $102,000 to Support Mission

 AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 4, 2022 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties, along with honoree S. Theresa Carter, raised over $102,000 at its 16th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser. All net proceeds support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community. The event held on Nov. 3, 2022, was attended …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: October Prompt — Expanding your Thrift Comfort Zone

One of my favorite things about shopping secondhand is that it allows me to curate a style and wardrobe that is uniquely my own. Through trial and some terrifying errors, I’ve developed a routine of wearing a “uniform” of sorts, or a signature look of saturated colors, bold prints, and textures. There’s comfort and convenience in knowing what you like. …