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Goodwill created a new high school for dropouts − it led to better jobs and higher wages

When Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana realized most of the clients in its job-training program lacked a high school diploma, it set out to address the issue.

The Conversation

Crazy Goodwill Customer Explodes On Manager, Goes White As A Sheet When She Realizes

There’s probably a special place in hell for people who are rude to customer service workers. That’s why it’s so satisfying when they finally get what’s coming to them. The post Crazy Goodwill Customer Explodes On Manager, Goes White As A Sheet When She Realizes first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Virginia woman seeks mother’s ashes after they were donated to Goodwill

Sarah Liberti says her mother’s urn was accidentally given to Palmetto Goodwill in Bluffton, South Carolina

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Phil Donahue, a pro-democracy feminist

The arc of Donahue is the opposite of a radicalization story

Salon

30 Ex-Workers Are Sharing Info About Their Companies Now That They’re Not Under An NDA

Usually, criticizing your employer while you're still working for them is a bad idea. However, once you're out and have secured a comfortable position elsewhere, you may feel much more liberty to share your experiences and highlight the issues you faced. The post 30 Ex-Workers Are Sharing Info About Their…

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How charities with thrift shops can get better stuff from their donors instead of junk

Telling donors that their neighbors have provided high-quality furniture, clothing and other goods can cut the number of worthless items charities receive in half.

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109 Disturbing Texts And Moments That Reveal How Toxic Some Dads Can Be

Being a father is all about self-sacrifice, supporting your kids through all the ups and downs, and loving them unconditionally. Unfortunately, not all dads fit the bill. The post 109 Disturbing Texts And Moments That Reveal How Toxic Some Dads Can Be first appeared on Bored Panda.

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How did a scrap of George Washington’s tent end up at Goodwill?

‘There are a lot of fakes out there,’ said Virginia history buff Richard Moore, who found the historic relic in Goodwill’s online thrift store

The Independent UK

History buff finds part of George Washington's Revolutionary War tent at Goodwill

Fabric scrap could be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Fortune

A second chance focus at Kentucky Goodwill Opportunity Centers this month

A weekly community partners’ event at Lexington’s Goodwill Opportunity Center carried a slightly different meaning Thursday.

WEKU

This collector bought a third-party Xbox controller that turned out to be worth $500

Xbox has been pumping out Special Edition controllers and consoles for years, and some are worth some serious cash in 2024. But did you know even a third-party Halo controller is going for $500?

Windows Central

50 Cool And Interesting Photos That Show How Time Changes Things (New Pics)

We’ve gathered some cool and curious examples of how time affects everyday items. The post 50 Cool And Interesting Photos That Show How Time Changes Things (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s VP shortlist: ‘He had better bookings on Celebrity Apprentice’

Late-night host discusses Biden’s visit to LA, Trump’s running mate shortlist and the ex-president’s $350m civil fraud penalty

The Guardian - US

45 Lucky People Share The Best ‘Treasures’ They’ve Found While Shopping Secondhand

Someone asked “What is the best “treasure” you’ve ever found at a thrift store, garage sale, flea market, etc?” and people detailed their lucky finds. The post 45 Lucky People Share The Best ‘Treasures’ They’ve Found While Shopping Secondhand first appeared on Bored Panda.

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She Bought A Vase For $4. It Sold For $107,000

A woman bought a vase at Goodwill for $4 and discovered it was a treasure. It later sold at auction for $107,000.

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Three Ways to Make the Most of Your Year-End Giving

Understanding how to maximize your charitable donations can help you stay on budget and help the causes you are passionate about.

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She bought a thrift shop vase for $3.99. It sold in Chicago for more than $100,000.

Jessica Vincent found a pristine vase made by a renowned Italian artist at a Goodwill in Virginia. The auction house said the artist was once “the top glass producer in the world.”

The Independent UK

She bought a colorful vase at Goodwill for $3.99. The rare piece sold at auction for $107,000

A woman who bought a vase for $3.99 at a Virginia thrift store recently sold it for $107,000

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Woman buys $3.99 vase at Goodwill worth over $100,000

Woman finds vase at Goodwill store originally designed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa

The Guardian - US

Vase woman buys for $3.99 at Virginia thrift shop sells for more than $100,000

Jessica Vincent, who bought the rare item at a Goodwill, said: ‘I had a sense that it might be a $1,000 or $2,000 piece’

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Rare Carlo Scarpa Venini vase found in a thrift store fetches over $100K at auction

Inside the story of Carlo Scarpa’s ‘Pennellate’ vase for Venetian glass brand Venini, which recently emerged from the most unlikely of places

Sports Illustrated

Fan Discovers Trove of Jonathan Smith’s Oregon State Gear at Goodwill Store

A bewildered fan stumbled upon a stockpile of Jonathan Smith's Beavers apparel at a Goodwill store.

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Woman Flabbergasted At Goodwill Prices, Calls Them Out By Sharing Real Examples

Thrifting isn’t quite what it used to be. Some fans of buying their clothes secondhand are finding it quite difficult to get a good deal. At least in some popular stores.

WEKU

U.S. airlines lose 2 million suitcases a year. Where do they all go?

When luggage and its owner can't be reunited, airlines sell it to a store in Alabama, where its contents are sold to the public. The result is a grab bag of normal and odd things people travel with.

The Independent UK

Mystery donor who gave $6,000 designer wedding dress to Goodwill revealed

TikToker says she’s holding on to wedding gown to wear it ‘whenever that time comes’

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