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Heading off to college doesn't mean leaving your favorite memories behind. Learn how to transform two thrifted canvases into a one-of-a-kind busted canvas featuring pets, photos or keepsakes perfect for dorm décor, bedrooms or thoughtful handmade gifts.

College shopping can get expensive fast. Discover surprising school supplies and dorm essentials you can thrift at Goodwill to stretch your budget without sacrificing style or function.

Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee & Chicago is welcoming eight new Community Collaborators to help inspire more people to shop secondhand through authentic storytelling. Meet the creators, discover what makes each of them unique and learn what they're most excited to share throughout the remainder of the year.

What if that bag of fake fruit at Goodwill became your next art project? Learn how to create whimsical DIY characters using thrifted faux fruit, recycled craft supplies and a little imagination.

Ready to stand out at your next concert or festival? Learn how to transform thrifted T-shirts into a colorful DIY patchwork halter top with this beginner-friendly sewing tutorial from Second Chance Studio.

Go behind the scenes of Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee & Chicago's first-ever Creator Summit, where influencers, content creators and community collaborators connected through creativity, education and secondhand storytelling.

Want a concert outfit no one else has? Jenny Smith of Starline and Santorini is turning two thrifted finds into one one-of-a-kind look. See how she transforms a graphic T-shirt and flannel into a custom concert outfit with a little cutting, ironing and beginner-friendly sewing.

Looking for a summer boredom buster? See how Morgan transformed thrifted kitchen finds and reclaimed materials into a DIY mud kitchen made for messy, open-ended outdoor play.

What happens when you get a job offer you don’t want? Here’s how to think it through, what to say, and how to politely decline a job offer.

Turn thrifted towels and sweatshirts into a reusable DIY car wash mitt. This beginner-friendly sewing project makes a practical Father's Day gift and a great summer upcycling project.

Turn a thrifted denim jacket into wearable art with this colorful festival-inspired DIY. Learn dot painting techniques, fabric paint tips, and creative ways to personalize secondhand fashion.

This easy Father’s Day DIY transforms a thrifted wooden shelf into playful AM/PM wall decor complete with mug hooks, stenciled lettering, and custom styling details.

This beginner-friendly DIY shows how to turn thrifted flannels into custom bridal party outfits perfect for Nashville bachelorette trips, girls weekends, and wedding celebrations.

Anthony found the help he needed to get a job through a Goodwill Workforce Connection Center community access point at his local library. Now he has a job that provides training, support and promise for the future.

If you’ve been applying for jobs without getting interviews, or getting interviews without landing the job, career exploration can help. Don’t waste time applying to a long list of jobs that might not be right for you. Let us help you discover your skills and how they can fit into a career you’ll enjoy.

Goodwill receives donations of “Tiffany” jewelry regularly. To ensure we do not misrepresent fake Tiffany jewelry as real, we inspect each piece. Here's what we look for when we're trying to spot fake Tiffany jewelry.

Learn how to transform thrifted glassware into personalized chalkboard wine glasses perfect for weddings, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and celebrations.

Natasha transforms thrifted artificial plants into vibrant outdoor decor using paint, bold color palettes, and creative design techniques inspired by tropical and Palm Springs aesthetics.

Employee stress and job burnout are challenges that affect half of all workers. Goodwill’s IPS team provides insights into how employers can help their employees face and overcome the challenge of job stress.

Inspired by the Met Gala and childhood quilting traditions, this creative project transforms thrifted materials into a couture-inspired quilt that celebrates storytelling through fabric.