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,...
Upcycling with Purpose
If you have been following fashion (or social media), you likely already know that upcycling is trending more than ever as designers and DIY enthusiasts showcase how to repurpose items and reduce waste. At Goodwill of Greater Detroit, however, upcycling is more than...
The Power of Community: Championing Detroit’s Mental Health with A Place of Our Own Clubhouse
When Kimberley earned her fifth academic degree earlier this year, a Master of Divinity (M. Div.) from Regent University, the achievement represented far more than academic success. It marked a personal victory over years of struggling with mental illness and denying...