January is National Mentoring Month. Created in 2002 by The National Mentoring Partnership and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this month highlights the continuing need for mentors within communities. National Mentoring Month, also known as NMM, strives to raise awareness of mentoring in its many forms from formal educational programs to causal…
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Valentine’s Day is a special day full of love, romance, and fun ideas. In 2016 alone, lovers spent almost 20 billion dollars on Cupid’s favorite day. How can you and your loved ones enjoy the fun of the season without breaking the bank? Nothing says “I love you” like getting inspired from our Valentine’s Day…
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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 to help young adults with…
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January is National Mentoring Month. Created in 2002 by The National Mentoring Partnership and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this month highlights the continuing need for mentors within communities. National Mentoring Month, also known as NMM, strives to raise awareness of mentoring in its many forms, from formal educational programs to causal…
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We’ve all been there: you buy the perfect dress for an event, but you only wear once. So it goes to the back of the closet along with a lightly worn sweater, those heels you rarely wear, and the purse you bought on vacation. You don’t plan for it, but soon your closet is overrun…
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Happy holidays! The holiday season is full of wonderful traditions. These traditions include festive parties, spending time with loved ones and lots of delicious food. Why not start a new holiday tradition with your family that will add extra holiday cheer: donating to MERS Goodwill! No matter what holiday you celebrate, you are probably going…
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This year, why not celebrate the season of giving by donating your vehicle to MERS Goodwill? There’s nothing quite like the holidays to inspire the spirit of giving — and, truly, one of the best, most impactful ways you could give to others this season is through a holiday vehicle donation! From a car to…
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Need a fun and festive way to get into the holiday spirit? Goodwill stores have endless aisles of seasonal inspiration, including items to make your very own “ugly” holiday sweater! Follow these quick steps to create a one-of-a-kind holiday sweater: What you will need: Hot glue gun Decorations from Goodwill Scissors Plain sweater from Goodwill…
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With Thanksgiving only a week away, it’s time to start prepping your festive holiday table and home décor. MERS Goodwill stores are stocked up with all kinds of Thanksgiving decorations such as candles, fall arrangements, seasonal photo frames and baskets. There are numerous fun and creative DIY projects that will give your home a chic…
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We take a day to honor our Veterans for their service to our country, but are we really honoring them? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015 there were 21.2 million veterans and 4.6 percent of those veterans were unemployed. MERS Goodwill is striving to heighten the opportunities for our military veterans. Referred…
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