We love a creative and hand-made costume! We scoured the internet and found these three no-sew DIY costumes that can be made easily with finds from Goodwill.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Last year, 316,000 of all persons served by Goodwill included those with disabilities. Meet David, who is training for a job he loves!
21-year-old Gunnar doesn't know how to read, but he's not afraid to learn. "What else is there to do? You're not going to get anywhere if you don't learn."
Goodwill Industries-Knoxville and Tennessee School for the Deaf Transition Services Department have formed a new partnership this year to help students earn an Occupational Diploma, which can be useful for students wishing to gain community employment after graduation.
Sharon came to Goodwill hoping to move to a more fulfilling, full-time job. Now, she is loving her new position as an administrative assistant, where she is using her newfound skills.
“I wanted help trying to find a job to support myself and my family. [My training] has helped me overcome certain goals that I had set for myself – to overcome talking to strangers and to get more sociable.”
Armed with determination, Mod Podge, a can of spray paint and some upholstery fabric, we created a no-sew "reupholstered" chair, just in time for Spring!
