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4 Cool DIY Projects When It’s Way Too Hot

4 Cool DIY Projects When It’s Way Too Hot

Summertime means free time for many of us, and when it’s super sweltering out, you can beat the heat by trying one of these cool DIY projects. Many of the supplies can be found at your neighborhood Goodwill store, so it’s a resourceful&nb...

GCTA Scholarships Now Open to Salvation Army Rehabilitation Grads

GCTA Scholarships Now Open to Salvation Army Rehabilitation Grads

If anyone could bring two like-minded organizations together for good — Goodwill Central Texas and the Salvation Army — it’s Dick Rathgeber. After all, the longtime real estate developer and philanthropist has spent the last 50+ years u...

Congrats, 2021 Graduates!

Congrats, 2021 Graduates!

Held this year at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin on June 5, The Goodwill Excel Center Graduation Ceremony was a momentous occasion for so many adult high school graduates and their families. After countless hours of hard work, students fel...

It’s National Thrift Shop Day!

It’s National Thrift Shop Day!

Attention, all bargain shoppers and vintage lovers! Did you know that today is National Thrift Shop Day? Get your shopping carts ready for an entire day dedicated to celebrating the art of thrifting. Pop into any Goodwill and find one-of-a-kind items. ...