The Best Gift You Can Give This Holiday Season
Let’s be totally, completely, unashamedly honest with each other, ok? We love to get gifts! Notice I said “we”? I’m talking about each and every one of us, no exceptions. I know I’m not alone when it comes to enjoying the thrill of ripping open wrapping paper, yanking out all that decorative tissue stuff (really, what’s that all about?) and feasting my eyes on…a pair of socks…or a tie…or, worse yet, the dreaded sweater. Honestly, I’m still a little kid inside, and any gift I receive that can be worn, folded or hung in a closet is kind of a bummer.
But I digress—just the act of opening a gift can change your chemical makeup, even just for an instant. The whole mystery of what’s in the box never gets old! That’s just one of the reasons why I love this time of year! Before you get the image that I’m selfish, you should know I love giving gifts, too! I get the warm and fuzzies whenever I see the recipient’s eyes light up, especially when that receiver is my daughter. Want to know the best gift you could possibly give this Christmas? It’s not expensive, doesn’t need gift wrapped and, best of all, it can literally change someone’s life!
Oh, and if you read all the way to the end, my gift to you is sharing a secret as to how you can experience the thrill of giving in a totally new, absolutely free way! [Read more…] about The Best Gift You Can Give This Holiday Season
Tell Horizon Goodwill What You’re Thankful For This Thanksgiving
In honor of Thanksgiving, we thought it would be nice to reflect on what our community members are thankful for. We asked a variety of friends, neighbors, co-workers and even managed to provide some inspirational words from historical figures as to what gratitude really means. We would love to hear what you are thankful for as well. Please feel free to post to our Facebook page or respond in the comments section below. [Read more…] about Tell Horizon Goodwill What You’re Thankful For This Thanksgiving
Dress 2 Impress!
We can all agree that going to an interview can be stressful. You need to feel and look your best and have your confidence high. One way Goodwill helps the graduates of our job readiness programs is to help them learn how to dress for an interview. We also can provide business clothing for them to wear to that interview if they are in need.
Individuals who have been out of the workplace for for a while may not have the means to have a suit for their first interview. The clothes we provide give them a hand up to succeed. The Dress 2 Impress Career Closet is one way that we assist them. These outfits help make them feel better about themselves so that their skills and abilities shine through.
We greatly appreciate the donation of business wear for both men and women to help our graduates succeed. If you would like to make a specific donation to the Dress 2 Impress Career Closet, please call 1-800-435-2480 and we will make arrangements for you to drop your generous donation at the location nearest you.
Bet You Didn’t Know All This Stuff About August
I’m one of those guys that loves trivia. I have no idea why, but I consider a gift. My wife, on the other hand, tends to think of it as a curse. For instance, last night while driving home from dinner, Kaitlyn, our eight year old, announced from the back seat that she would very much like for her mother to turn the radio on. In all honesty, her request wasn’t as cordial as I described, but I’m trying to be polite. If you’re reading this, and you have kids, you’ll know they can be proper as royalty when in the presence of others, but when it’s just their parents and/or siblings, their social filter tends to be turned off. So, a song comes on, [Read more…] about Bet You Didn’t Know All This Stuff About August
Parrotheads Help Spread The Word About Horizon Goodwill
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I don’t consider myself a “Parrothead”. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure Jimmy Buffet is a nice guy, and there’s no doubt he’s talented; it’s just his beach flavored, feel good music has never appealed to me. I know I’m in the minority here, and I’m ok with that. I will say I do owe Mr. Buffet and The Coral Refer Band a debt of gratitude. Back in 2005 he played PNC Park in Pittsburgh and I tagged along with some friends to see what the whole tailgating experience would be like. It was here that I met my wife. Please, don’t go connecting the dots here, that has nothing to do with why I’m not a big Jimmy Buffet fan. Seriously.
After attending last week’s Chamber of Commerce Jimmy Buffet themed Business After Hours event, however, I’m starting to come around a bit to the whole Parrothead vibe. [Read more…] about Parrotheads Help Spread The Word About Horizon Goodwill