Shannon Aldrich, Author at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

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Are My Goodwill Donations Tax Deductible for 2019?

Donations are the lifeline of our organization and monetary donations are no exception. Without your generous contributions, our organization wouldn’t exist and we would no longer be able to provide Arizonans with no-cost skills training and resources to help them obtain meaningful employment.

2.17.20

Thrift Store Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas For Kids

If you were to think about your favorite thing that you put out in your home to decorate for a holiday, what would it be? At Christmas, there’s nothing more heartwarming than hanging sweet little homemade ornaments with tiny handprints and photos of big cheesy smiles. What about handprint turkeys at Thanksgiving? The best, right?!

2.10.20

Valentine’s Day Box Ideas You Can Find at a Thrift Store

Whether your child is into hot pink hearts or a black and yellow bumblebee, these Valentine’s Day box ideas are bound to spark some creativity. Head to Goodwill to go on the hunt for the perfect vintage box!

2.7.20

Top 5 Things to Avoid in an Interview [infographic]

Job hunting takes a lot of time and a lot of emotional intelligence to get it right. The whole process from finding job openings to submitting your resume to practicing for an interview can be exhausting. But letting yourself get too burnt out could lead to making a mistake that could cost you your dream job.

1.29.20

Best Unexpected Thrift Store Shopping Finds

As the old saying goes, one person's trash is another person's treasure. Across Arizona, people donate their unwanted or unneeded clothes, household goods, furniture, toys and more to organizations like Goodwill, who in turn sell them at their local thrift stores in order to use the profits to help the surrounding community. Thrift store shoppers often find that there are plenty of unique items to discover when they go shopping.

1.24.20

2020 Women’s Style Trends You Can Find at A Thrift Store

If you’re looking forward to what’s to come this year in fashion, we’ve got you covered. This year’s fashion trends are all about looking chic while curating the perfect “found” look.

1.13.20

How to Get a Temporary Part-Time Job

A temporary part-time job is a great way to boost your income during a certain season or time of year. You might already have a job and are looking to fill your off hours with more work. Or perhaps you aren’t working right now, but want to get back to work.

12.26.19

Budget-Friendly Ways to Save on Your Winter Vacation Wardrobe

Perhaps you have booked a romantic winter getaway to a ski lodge, where you will spend your days gliding down the powdery mountainside and your evenings sitting by the cozy fire. Or, maybe you have planned an adventurous winter trip to a national park where you will bundle up each day in order to go hiking or snowshoeing on the trails.

12.19.19

Unique Christmas Gifts You Can Find at a Thrift Store

For those gift-givers who like to spend time finding something unique and meaningful, we totally get you. With new items arriving daily, our shoppers are constantly sifting through our shelves and racks to see what treasure they can find. This Christmas, finding something special might mean making a trip to Goodwill where you’ll find tons of unique items that would make anyone’s Christmas magical.

12.12.19

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