I got a bit of a vague text from my dad a week ago. Do you recall the National Soccer League All Star game in 1983 held in Charleston, South Carolina? Of course my first thought is why is my dad asking me about something that happened over 40 years ago. I knew there had […]| Jeff Bridgforth
August is National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and uplift Black entrepreneurs and changemakers. For Danrae, this month celebrates a turning point in his journey from uncertainty to purpose. Danrae came to Goodwill Kentucky (Louisville) through a court referral, looking for a fresh start. He had a vision to find a job, start a business and make his mom proud. Goodwill® supported him with job readiness training, basic digital skills and an internship to help him build confidence...| Goodwill Industries International
August is back-to-school season, a time when people of all ages take steps toward new goals. For many, that means returning to the classroom. For others, it means finding the right support to make that return possible. Goodwill® is proud to be part of that journey, whether it’s through career services, training or even affordable back-to-school shopping at our stores.| Goodwill Industries International
Why did you decide to join AWA? Being an avid cyclist, I often ride long distance alone. One hot day after stopping into a rural restaurant to refill a water bottle, I walked through a bar to get to the dining area thinking nothing of it. After getting back on the road and up a| Armed Women of America | ARMED - BRAVE - CONFIDENT
June marks Pride Month, a time to showcase the accomplishments of members of the LGBTQ+ community. As we commemorate this Pride Month, we want to share Auggie’s story. READ MORE from My Goodwill Story: Auggie| Goodwill Industries International
Why did you decide to join AWA?I was a victim in a bank robbery. After living in fear for many years, I took a CC class in 2016. A client told me about AWA. Since becoming a member of AWA, I've become confident with my firearm skills. Every month, I learn something new. Our leaders| Armed Women of America | ARMED - BRAVE - CONFIDENT
It has been a summer. In fact, it has been a year. A year and a half. At the end of which, I’m alive, but need the… Read more "Sertraline."| Hit the Road with Me
Hanukkah ends tonight. We’ve eaten approximately eleventy million latkes, and Harry has opened nearly as many gifts. (If you dread stinking up the joint with latkes one more time, maybe you’ll do like me and make crispity crunchity smashed potatoes instead.) My birthday was yesterday, and to celebrate I stuffed my face at Pok Pok—more on that another time. Now all that’s left for my interfaith family is to make it through Christmas. This year, Harry’s jonesing for a tree ratcheted u...| Debbie Koenig, Writer
Why did you decide to join AWA? I decided to join the Armed Women of America because there was a school shooting in Nashville that made me realize I wasn’t prepared to protect myself or my family if I needed to. That night I googled for local women’s firearms groups, I found the Armed Women.... The post Nearby school shooting prompts start of self protection journey! first appeared on Armed Women of America.| Armed Women of America
Why Did You Decide to Join AWA? After the crime in my neighborhood started to rise, I felt the need to learn how to protect myself and my home. There was an invitation on a chat from an AWA member for women to attend a meeting. I attended the meeting and took a first steps.... The post Neighborhood Crime Increased: She Needed to Learn to Protect Herself! first appeared on Armed Women of America.| Armed Women of America
This summer I touched the sea for the first time in over thirty years. I sat on the shore and saw waves lap around my wheelchair. I felt the rush of sea air against my face and tasted s…| A Life Hidden
You cannot imagine the gloom that hung over our house the morning of November 3, 1976 when we awoke to […]|
Among the papers and photos I inherited from my Dad, I found a collection of Ration Stamps, used by my […]|
It’s funny how a long lifetime quest can start from nothing more than a short note. Years ago, in the […]|
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