Thrift or Treat: How to DIY 2026’s Most Popular Halloween Costumes
As the air grows chillier and pumpkin spice is front and center at coffee shops everywhere, you can be sure of one thing: Halloween is just around the corner. For many, the spookiest part of spooky season is the economy, which is prompting six out of 10 parents to DIY...
Beyond the Job Placement: Building Lifelong, Sustainable Careers
By Greg Anderson, Vice President of Workforce Development, Goodwill of Greater Detroit A job opens the door, but a career changes a life. This simple concept is often difficult to put into practice. Many workforce development programs only focus on one part of the...
Metro Detroit Nonprofits – and How You Can Support Change
By Dan Varner, President and CEO, Goodwill of Greater Detroit Today, many nonprofit organizations face an uncertain future. An increase in public demand for services coupled with economic instability has created funding and resource challenges. Charities are asked to...
Three Reasons to Thrift Your Back-to-School Haul at Goodwill of Greater Detroit
Parents are planning to spend an average of $489 per K-12 student on back-to-school shopping this year. With the cost of living and many school essentials steadily rising, families are having to get creative with how to shop smart and save big. For 20.9% of families,...