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 their kids’ Halloween...

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 equation: job placement. Few programs consider potential barriers that can prevent someone from turning that job into a career.

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 do more with less, while delivering meaningful impact. The pressures to bridge the gap in services for our communities are on the rise.

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, shopping secondhand is...

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 just another trend – it is...

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 her diagnosis. After...

Impact Day Detroit brought together value-sharing organizations and individuals to celebrate the local training and employment opportunities being created for underserved job-seekers. Thank you to our community members, volunteers, and sponsors who supported and attended the event— We are...

Goodwill Detroit’s Specialized Employment and Training program held its first graduation of two cohorts for the Digitability Skill Building program honoring 17 graduates. Since launching in June 2021, Digitability has helped trainees bridge gaps in their digital knowledge. The program teaches...