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Meet Shadia: Goodwill Team Lead
Meet Shadia: Goodwill Team Lead By Alana Sesow When Shadia was first hired as a Goodwill Team Member in 2011, her English was limited, but she was determined to improve by interacting with customers. Over time, Shadia not only improved her English, but she also...
Have a Mindful Move-Out with Lincoln Goodwill
Have a Mindful Move-Out with Lincoln Goodwill By Alia Hurst The countdown to summer vacation begins! To avoid traveling home with a heavy load, many college students opt to throw away the electronics, books, furniture and clothing they no longer need. In fact, Planet...
Goodwill Community Partner Feature: Lincoln Literacy
Goodwill Community Partner Feature: Lincoln Literacy By Alana Sesow At Goodwill, we believe in the power of community. Not only does Goodwill create and fund life-changing employment services, like those offered for free at our Job Connection Center, but we also...
Goodwill to Host 11th Annual Neighborhood Challenge
Goodwill to Host 11th Annual Neighborhood Challenge By Alia Hurst Hosting a garage sale is a great way to declutter your home while earning extra cash. But after the sale ends, what do you do with the leftover, unsold items? Register your neighborhood association...
4 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day with Goodwill
4 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day with Goodwill By Alia Hurst While Valentine’s Day traditionally celebrates romance, Galentine’s Day (February 13th) honors friendship in all forms. Who else can you call for last-minute outfit input, breakup advice, or to talk about...
Break Up with your Ex’s Stuff and Donate to Goodwill
Break Up with your Ex’s Stuff and Donate to Goodwill By Alana Sesow Heartbroken on Valentine’s Day? Satisfy your need for closure (or revenge) by donating your ex’s stuff to Goodwill! Break up with all of the items that remind you of your ex, from date night outfits...
Goodwill Celebrates National Technology Day with Sixth Annual Electronics Drive
Goodwill Celebrates National Technology Day with Sixth Annual Electronics Drive By Alia Hurst On Saturday, January 7th, 2023, Lincoln Goodwill hosted their sixth annual Electronics Drive at the Vine Street location where over 30 donors recycled 1,023 pounds of...
How to Keep your New Year’s Resolutions on #DitchDay
How to Keep your New Year's Resolutions on #DitchDay By Alia Hurst Overly ambitious New Year’s resolutions can be tricky to follow through with for an extended amount of time. In fact, studies show that only 9 percent of people actually keep their resolutions past the...
Take the “One-In, One-Out” Challenge with Goodwill
Take the "One-In, One-Out" Challenge with Goodwill By Alia Hurst During the holiday season, you might find yourself receiving newer items, left questioning what to do with the items they’ve replaced. Consider adopting the “one-in, one-out” philosophy this holiday...
MaddiGgifts Makes the Holidays Greener with Thrifted and Sustainable Gift Service
MaddiGgifts Makes the Holidays Greener with Thrifted and Sustainable Gift Service By Alia Hurst When you think of the holiday season, what comes to mind? Family? Food? Gifts? Trash? The holidays can create a massive amount of waste due to overconsumption and...