Easy Halloween Costume Ideas (Thrifted Edition)

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How to Age Books with Tea and Tights

Yes, you read that title right. It turns out that it’s really easy to make thrifted tights into spooky spider webs and to tea-stain the pages of a secondhand book — creating the perfect antique appearance. These two projects, partnered with my tips for aging the outside of Goodwill® books, will give your library a […]

3 Spooky Ways to Get Your Home Halloween Ready

It’s never too early to start decorating for a new season — especially for one as short as spooky season! It can take some time to get your home looking like the perfect balance of scary and stylish, so it’s no surprise that, for many, the decorating has already begun. Fall colors and Halloween-themed pumpkins […]

Make Halloween Boo-tiful with Goodwill

I’ve noticed that as I get older, the décor in my home gets a bit more boring — and Halloween is no exception. Gone are the gory Halloween displays that I helped create with my roommates in college. However, I still refuse to reach peak “Live, Laugh, Love” territory with my spooky side, either. Enter […]

3 Thanksgiving Ideas You’ll Want to Steal This Year

If you’re in need of new Thanksgiving ideas, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve probably told you before (so this should come as no surprise) that I love Thanksgiving. It’s hands down the best holiday. What could be better than food, family and taking time to note the things you’re grateful for. Since Halloween […]

How to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Outfit With Goodwill

Thanksgiving is the time to gather with your loved ones and catch up, exchange memories of good times past and eat a lot of good food. While your gathering is likely going to be kept to your closest friends and family this year, you probably still want to wear an outfit that’s both chic and […]

How to Bring the Whole Family Together this Thanksgiving

Times have seriously changed since your oldest relative’s first memorable Thanksgiving. Yet, all of the best things this holiday has to offer remain the same: family, food and gratefulness. Some holidays are exciting for each generation for different reasons. With Halloween, for example, kids love trick-or-treating, most teens and young adults love Halloween parties and […]

How to create a stunning Holiday Table with Goodwill

Looking for a Thanksgiving craft that adults and kids can enjoy? Nothing says Thanksgiving like a table full of — Sharpies. No? Well, maybe I can convince you that it’s worth setting one out for each of your guests this year with the same care you give your grandmother’s finest silver. Thanksgiving Memories When I […]

Thriftmas Starts Now: Turtlenecking Outfit Ideas for Fall

Although Coco Chanel once said, “before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off,” to make sure women were expressing themselves with a minimalist, elegant style — she definitely wasn’t keeping chilly winter weather wardrobes in mind. Long gone are the days of tank tops and strapless dresses — it’s […]

Honoring Veterans Day: Serving Those Who’ve Served

Every veteran deserves stability, dignity, and a safe place to call home. On this Veterans Day, Goodwill of Silicon Valley honors those who’ve served our nation, while raising awareness of the challenges many of them continue to face long after their service ends. The Ongoing Challenges Veterans Face Each year, tens of thousands of veterans […]

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  • DD214
  • VA ID card or other official documentation confirming veteran status

  • Verification from the SQUARES system

Household Income (for all household members):
  • Two months of recent pay stubs

  • Most recent tax return (Form 1040)

  • Documentation for disability, pension, or retirement income

Identification & Family Information:
  • Government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s license, or state ID) for each household member

  • Birth certificates or custody papers to confirm dependents

  • Social Security cards for all household members

Housing Verification:
  • Lease agreement, or

  • A letter from a shelter, institution, or transitional housing provider

QUALIFYING FOR SUPPORT

To participate in Veteran Family Services, the head of household—or their spouse—must be a U.S. veteran, and the household must meet low-income guidelines (at or below 80% of the area median income).

 

Our team will guide you through each step of the eligibility process with care. Here’s what we’ll need to verify:

 

Our goal is to make this process as simple and stress-free as possible, because you’ve served, and now it’s our turn to support you.

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