A former Goodwill employee is speaking out about alleged waste practices at the nonprofit thrift retailer, claiming the company throws away usable donations instead of giving them to people in need. What happened? A Reddit user shared their experience working at the retailer in the r/Goodwill subreddit, posting photos of overflowing donation centers and fire…
A hotel guest in central China died after the staff held on to life-saving medicine for five hours without delivering it, sparking heated online debate over the hotel’s responsibility. The 51-year-old man, surnamed Hu, was found dead in his room at a Yeste Hotel in Wuhan, Hubei province, on November 20. Hu’s death confused his…
SAN ANTONIO – At any Goodwill San Antonio store, people can find real vintage pieces at low prices, perfect for making authentic costumes not just for Halloween but also for Muertos Fest, taking place from Oct. 24-26. “Be creative and just kind of have fun with it,” said Agosto Cuellar, manager of community events of…
Sofia De Hoyos, Goodwill Rappahannock Industries Senior Director of Marketing, and LaToya White, president of Fredericksburg Fashion Week. (Photos courtesy Goodwill Rappahannock) Since its founding in 2017, Fredericksburg Fashion Week has grown from a grassroots gathering of designers and entrepreneurs into one of the city’s most dynamic cultural movements. What began as a small showcase…
ALL RIGHT JONATHAN THANK YOU. 946 IS THE TIME A FASHION SHOW THIS FRIDAY OVER AT THE CRITERION GOODWILL’S WORK THE RUNWAY EVERYBODY. IT WILL SPOTLIGHT CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABLE STYLE. SO LET’S GO AHEAD AND LEARN SOME MORE ABOUT THIS AND WELCOME IN SAY GOOD MORNING TO MELISSA RICHIE. MELISSA, THANK YOU SO MUCH…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — A fashion show with reused and repurposed clothing is highlighting sustainability and creativity. It was called “Thrift the Runway: Threads of Change,” and was hosted by Goodwill and Columbia Fashion Week. All of the models wore looks styled entirely with pieces from a local Goodwill. Creators say the event is a…
Austin, TX — It’s no secret—the fashion industry has a waste problem. With fast fashion flooding landfills and textile waste piling up at an alarming rate, the need for conscious clothing has never been more urgent. That’s why Runways: SUSTAIN is more than just a fashion show—it’s a runway revolution. ? Runways: SUSTAIN Presented by…