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You Can Change A Life With A Cardboard Box

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Hello, and thanks for checking back in! If you recall from last week I mentioned a truly incredible free service that can help you solve one of those problems many of us experience this time of the year, but are too busy to try to solve. Fortunately, there are much smarter people out there than me! I’m talking about the great team behind GiveBackBox.com. What? You’ve never heard of this totally free service? Well you’re about to! Roll up your sleeves, pour yourself a cup of coffee and get comfortable, because what I’m about to share with you will not only help answer the question as to what to do with all of those boxes that are a byproduct of holiday giving—it can also help change a life. [Read more…] about You Can Change A Life With A Cardboard Box

The Best Gift You Can Give This Holiday Season

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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

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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

It’s Too Early For Christmas…Or Is It?

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I know, I know—you read the above title and you’re thinking I’ve lost my mind, right? You’re still trying to figure out what exactly to do with all that leftover Halloween candy, and you haven’t even started to think about the seating arrangements for Thanksgiving dinner; how can I be talking about Christmas already? Well, it’s a funny, touching story actually…. [Read more…] about It’s Too Early For Christmas…Or Is It?

Unexpected Company This Thanksgiving? Horizon Goodwill To The Rescue!

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Coffee is one of life’s simple pleasures I just can’t do without. That’s what was going through my mind Sunday morning as I waited for that delicious, caffeinated wonder to brew, tapping my fingers on the kitchen counter, staring as each excruciating drip fell ever so slowly into my mug. Maybe we should finally purchase one of those super fast brewers that make one cup at a time, but super quick for impatient guys like me—“Yes, of course you can all come for Thanksgiving!” Missy’s excited voice snapped me out of my post sleep haze. I’ve been married a long time, and even without coffee I can immediately read between the lines of her vocal inflections. She was far from thrilled about whatever news she just received. [Read more…] about Unexpected Company This Thanksgiving? Horizon Goodwill To The Rescue!

CEO John McCain Shares Horizon Goodwill’s Mission

 

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Horizon Goodwill Industries’ CEO John McCain addressed Washington County business leaders Wednesday, November 4, 2015 during the ongoing Chamber of Commerce breakfast series “Eggs & Issues”.

“The unemployment rate in Washington County is 5.5 percent. The unemployment rate for a person with a disability is nearly twice that at 10.8 percent, so it becomes twice as hard to find a job when you have a disability,” McCain stated.

Mr. McCain proceeded to explain how Horizon Goodwill focuses on providing a variety of job training programs for area residents who face barriers to employment. “We’re in the service business, and the idea behind service, you focus on what you can do for someone, not what you can’t do for someone because you have this background, because you have this barrier. These are things that are open to you. Let’s work on getting those things and gettin you to where you can be.”

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90% of proceeds from all items donated that are sold at Horizon Goodwill’s local thrift stores goes towards funding these greatly needed job training programs.

Learn more about how you can help Horizon Goodwill Industries continue to help those with barriers to employment find gainful, meaningful work by clicking here.

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