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...
Helping Others Grow: A New Mural Blossoms at Goodwill Almaden At our Goodwill of Silicon Valley Almaden thrift store, a brand-new mural now brightens the donation drive-through, serving as a vibrant reminder of what’s possible when our community comes together with generosity and purpose. Created in partnership with our friends at Local Color, the mural,...
At Goodwill of Silicon Valley, we’re always exploring new and innovative ways to advance our mission of empowering individuals to thrive in Silicon Valley through education, employment, and opportunity. This month marks an exciting milestone: our E-Commerce team officially launched Goodwill of Silicon Valley’s very first live shopping show on Whatnot! We’re proud to be only the second Goodwill in California, and one of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
