Horizon Goodwill Industries
Free Prizes. Back To School. Baseball. Those are just a few of my favorite things. As for my least favorite things, well, maybe I’ll share those at the end of the blog. Anyway, let’s stay focused on the positive, what do you say?
Contests are a really intriguing concept. I’m not quite sure if it’s the thrill of competition, the ability [Read more…] about Win An iPad Mini—Enter The HGI Back 2 School Fashion Challenge!
Look, I know it’s only the middle of the July, but where’s the harm in a dad looking forward to just a month or so of things going back to normal? It’s not like the majority of us get to take off what is arguably the best part of the year; getting away from our computer screens and cramped desks, initiating water balloon fights, selling lemonade on the corner for pocket change and sleeping in after a full night of the Disney Channel, right? Ok, sorry if I sound a bit jaded, but I miss the days of my youth with limited obligations, ice cream sandwiches and afternoons spent playing wiffle ball. It’s not like I’m holding any grudges against my daughter for enjoying her summer, I’m just a bit jealous. [Read more…] about Time To Start Thinking Back To School
Hello again, readers! How was your Father’s Day weekend? See, I believe the holiday should be celebrated over the course of three days, not just on the traditional Sunday. Ask any dad and I think they would agree, it’s not too much to ask to chill out Friday evening through bedtime on Sunday once a year, is it? That was my plan, and I made it known to anyone in my household who would listen! My Pittsburgh Pirates were playing a weekend series against my newly adopted second favorite team the Washington Nationals, and I had intentions of watching every single pitch. My wife, however, had other plans. [Read more…] about Make Your Vacation All About Donation!
Does everyone recall two weeks ago when I shared what my wife and I experienced at the Horizon Goodwill Awards Dinner? Interestingly enough, a conversation I had with a table guest that evening is actually making news. Come along with me and I’ll share the fascinating story of how Hagerstown’s Downtown Movement is helping add some excitement this weekend, and Horizon Goodwill is smack dab in the middle of it!
Yes, it’s April Fools’ Day, and I have to admit I’ve played my fair share of pranks throughout the years, but what I’m about to reveal to you is honestly not a joke. No, I’m serious, what I stumbled across in my newsfeed this morning not only brought a smile to my face, it actually reinforces the fact that savvy shoppers can find some serious treasures when browsing the aisles of their local Goodwill store. Check this out! [Read more…] about It’s No Joke! Great Finds At Goodwill Lead To Employment Opportunities!
As promised, here’s the conclusion regarding my volunteer experience at last year’s Horizon Goodwill/Bon-Ton event. If you missed the beginning of the story, you can read how my family decided to donate our time to this truly amazing clothing drive and sale. Ready to see how it all turned out? [Read more…] about The Horizon Goodwill Bon-Ton Event Is In Full Swing!