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Hello Friends and Happy Sunday!
I live in DE not DC but am supporting my fellow DC bloggers for a cause that I think is important.
You know Goodwill, they’re the folks you donate all your old stuff to. They also have all those stores where you can find some great deals on someone else’s stuff. But, do you know why Goodwill accepts your donations? Do you know where the proceeds from those retail sales go? Simply put – they help people find jobs. Not just any people – people who live in our community, people whose kids go to our schools, people who are sitting next to you on Metro or bus.
Goodwill of Greater Washington’s primary mission is to provide job training and employment services to people with disadvantages and disabilities. Their goal is to give the populations they serve the tools they need to become self-sufficient.
People like Nadine, who had been living on the streets since she was 12 years old. She was shot three times and stabbed while literally fighting to survive, until she found Goodwill. Nadine is now fully employed and has her first apartment!
People like Patricia— she was unemployed, living on welfare and trying to raise three children. After graduating from a Goodwill training program, Goodwill decided to hire Patricia. She is doing great and was recently promoted!
And Vander’s story is amazing, he has a disability that prevented many businesses from considering him for jobs. After completing Project Search, Vander landed a full-time job with the Department of Education. In his spare time, he likes to advocate for people with disabilities.
These are real people who now have real jobs and real lives – thanks to the incredible work done by Goodwill of Greater Washington. They are now positive, contributing members to our community. All they needed was a helping hand – A helping hand given to them by Goodwill that was made possible by your donations.
In 2012, Goodwill directly affected the lives of more than 3,200 of our neighbors. These are people who have re-found the dignity that comes with being a contributing member of our society. Goodwill also diverted over 20 millions of trash from local landfills through their donation program. In addition to training people for jobs, placing them into jobs, providing consumers with access to quality, low cost goods, and acting as one our region’s largest recyclers, Goodwill is also a job developer. With each new store and donation center that Goodwill opens, 25-30 new jobs are created.
Goodwill of Greater Washington’s mission is summed up by its tagline – “Transforming lives and communities”. Now you know how they do it. If you’d like to learn more about Goodwill of Greater Washington, find their nearest store or donation center, or get involved, please visit www.dcgoodwill.org or download their free mobile app from the iTunes app store.
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Here we at the end of another busy and blessed work week. My outfits consisted of a lot of black and blue. These are the ones that didn’t get their own featured day.
Skirt – Valerie Bertinelli Collection via Marhalls // Top – Ross or BCF // Pumps – GW Boutique
Skirt – Old Navy // Top – JCP // Flats – Target
Worthington Skirt – JCPenney // Top – GW Boutique // Shoes – Ross
Worthington top (old) – JCPenney // Slacks – closet staple // Fioni Shoes – Payless
This top was the first Mother’s Day gift my sons purchased on their own, with their own money!
Linking up today with Happy Kids, Inc Bloglovin Hop – come on over and meet some new bloggers
Have a fantastical weekend – Smooches!
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Here we at the end of another busy and blessed work week. My outfits consisted of a lot of black and blue. These are the ones that didn’t get their own featured day.
Skirt – Valerie Bertinelli Collection via Marhalls // Top – Ross or BCF // Pumps – GW Boutique
Skirt – Old Navy // Top – JCP // Flats – Target
Worthington Skirt – JCPenney // Top – GW Boutique // Shoes – Ross
Worthington top (old) – JCPenney // Slacks – closet staple // Fioni Shoes – Payless
This top was the first Mother’s Day gift my sons purchased on their own, with their own money!
Linking up today with Happy Kids, Inc Bloglovin Hop – come on over and meet some new bloggers
Have a fantastical weekend – Smooches!
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Heading out of town on vacation and feel the need to thrift but don’t know where to go?
There’s an app for that!
Find the nearest Goodwill location on-the-go with their new mobile app for Android and iOS devices!
Enable your phone’s geolocation services to see a list of Goodwill locations near you, or search by entering your address information. You’ll also see hours for each location and the various types of services they offer.
Download the free app today and be on your way!
Happy thrifting and remember to only use hands-free devices while driving!
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Yesterday I hit up the Goodwill stores in Thorndale and Chadds Ford, PA. The clerks were busily filling the racks with Spring and Summer wear and I was able to snag a few items to add to my wardrobe. Today I am taking a box to the Goodwill in Middletown because for everything I bring home, I remove something from my closet and donate.
I’ve decided to take pictures while in the store even though other customers look at me like…”who is she and why is she taking pictures”, it makes me feel like Re’gine in the episode of “Living Single” when she pulled together an outfit while working at “Le Rag Bin” for the soap opera “Palo Alto” – Smooches!
Goodwill at 3231 E. Lincoln Way, Thorndale, PA 19372
Racks filled with colorful dresses – $5.00 each
Black and white Rafaella Pants – $4.00
Clutch – $6.97
“All American” Red White and Blue Jones New York Shorts – $5.50
Fashion Bug Sleeveless Black and White Blouse – $3.50
Green and Black 77 kids by american eagle shirt – $3.50
Red and White Habard Shirt – $3.50. Might wear with Jones New York shorts – stay posted.
Pink Gap Pants – $4.00
Yellow and White Boat Shoes – $4.97
Goodwill-Concord, Route 202 (N. of DE/PA Border), 255 Wilmington West Chester Park, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Talbots Black and Green Polka Dot Top – $3.75
I was going to get this black Kasper top but put it back – I may go back to get it on Monday – $3.75
Another item I picked up and put back – however, I like this skirt – may look for it on Monday.
How cute are these Gabriella Rocha shoes! – $4.00
Black stripped shorts – $3.75
Evan-Picone Red Gingham Shirt – $3.75
White Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans – $5.00
Black Valerie Stevens Vest – cleaner’s tag still attached – $3.75
George Blue Sweater – $3.75
Old Navy shirt for my son – $3.75
J. Crew Flip Flops – $1.50 I will clean and disinfect shoes with alcohol and/or diluted bleach
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Today I was going through my closet finding items to donate and I came across these 3 Gucci purses which were thrifted from Goodwill in 1991. My sister, Gloria worked at Goodwill in Dover for a year before her death in 1992. She and I loved shopping there even before it became popular. Leather coats, hats, boots and these purses are among some of the items that I still have to this day.
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Hello friends, I hope all is well in your world.
I was going through my closet finding items to donate and I came across these 3 vintage Gucci purses which were thrifted from Goodwill in 1991. My sister, Gloria worked at Goodwill in Dover for a year before her untimely death in 1992.
She and I loved shopping there even before it became popular. Leather coats, hats, boots and these purses are among some of the items that I still have to this day.
What was your best thrift store score?
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Goodwill, Exton, PA
eva jhcollectiblesmint green pants – 1/2 price @ $2.00
Talbotsstripped “golf pants” – 1/2 price @ $3.75
Susan Bristolblack and white polka dot capris – 1/2 price @ $2.00
Orange top – $3.50
TargetMerona black and white polka dot dress – 1/2 price @ $2.50
Liz Claibornered jeans – $4.00
Dress Barnred gingham, sleeveless shirt – $3.50
Evan-Piconepink jacket – $7.50
Casual Cornerblue, sleeveless shirt – $3.50
Christopher & Banksbeige, embellished shirt – $3.50
Jonathan Martin Studiosasymmetrical shirt, new with tags from T.J. Maxx – $6.50
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Goodwill – Middletown, DE
Dickies Green Capris – $1.88
Karen Scott Sleeveless Green top – $1.88
Tudor Court Yellow Trench – $7.00
david n Floral Blazer – $6.00
Paired with a black, stripped maxi skirt that I purchased on clearance last year from Marshalls
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Dress – Goodwill – $5.00
Bolero Cardigan – Ross – $9.99
Shoes – Value City (store no longer in business) – less than $20.00
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