Building Good Lives through the Goodwill Excel Center
The Goodwill Excel Center changes lives, one student at a time. Getting a high school diploma can be the best thing you will do. It will also be one of the greatest challenges. Finishing high school means taking charge of your life and your future. There are many ways you can get your high school…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Supporting the MERS Goodwill Community
Support Your Community by Donating to Goodwill MERS Goodwill is a non-profit organization, or a charity organization if you will, that helps create training opportunities and employment for those in desperate need. With well over 60 career centers in full operation, the MERS Goodwill community has dramatically improved the capacity to offer vocational services to…
Read MoreYou Can Find a Hidden Treasure Trove of Furniture at Goodwill
Searching for new furniture You deserve to have a home that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed at the end of each day. That’s because you work hard to provide for yourself, your family, and your home. There’s nothing worse than coming home to a place that doesn’t make you excited to be there. That’s…
Read MoreA Win-Win Situation – Cleaning your Home & Supporting your Local Donation Center
Top Reasons to Support Your Local Donation Center Poverty is widespread, and it seems like there is nothing we can do to stop it. As a matter of fact, approximately 21,000 children die every day due to poverty. In addition, over 750 million people do not have access to clean drinking water, proper clothes, and…
Read MoreIntroducing A Hometown Hero
Introducing Hometown Hero, Pat Schutzenhofer Patricia Schutzenhofer’s dedication to helping others realize their potential is something to be admired. Pat is a Supervisor of Talent Acquisition at Schnucks Market, Inc. at the Lackland Road location and has been working with MERS Goodwill’s Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) since 2008. SWEP is a pre-employment program developed…
Read MoreGoodwill Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween is a fun time of year but it can also be challenging from a budget perspective. Rather than spending way too much money on store bought costumes which lack creativity, consider some of the options available at thrift stores. Creativity can spur even more fun, and walking through goodwill stores can allow you to…
Read MoreStock Up on Fall Decor at Goodwill This Season
As the days get shorter and the weather begins to cool down, it’s natural to want to fill your home with the cozy colors of fall. Rich, subdued shades mixed with touches of green and neutral browns create a comfortable indoor atmosphere. Whether you want to adorn your living room with a leaf motif or…
Read More17 Reliable Tips for Buying Used Furniture at Thrift Stores
Shopping for second-hand furniture is amazing: You can find nearly one-of-a-kind pieces from furniture donations that are quality made, economical and that add an eclectic feel and look to your home. However, there are some things you should know about shopping for used furniture at Goodwill and other thrift stores before you head out. Once…
Read More20 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in 2018
We’ve all heard the terms, reduce, reuse, recycle… But how can we consistently put those terms into action in our daily lives? Every year, Earth Day gives us the inspiration to start fresh with a new sustainable practice. Use these green tips to show your appreciation for the planet that gives us life every day.…
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