Growing up in the 2000s meant growing up alongside some unforgettable characters. If you had posters on your wall, a specific Disney Channel lineup memorized, or a prized collection of…
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Every year, Halloween costume ideas take their cues from what’s dominating pop culture, and 2026 is no exception. From award-worthy film adaptations to reality TV classics, this year’s trendiest costumes…
Halloween hits different when the whole family gets in on the fun. Coordinating costumes with your kids, partner, and even the family dog turns trick-or-treating into a shared memory instead…
One year ago, the Laurel Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center opened its doors as Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake’s first new store since the COVID-19 pandemic and its biggest…
Stacy Khemphfer spent a cumulative 10 years incarcerated across three prison sentences, facing addiction, loss, and repeated barriers to reentry. With the help of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake’s SEETTS…
5 Crucial Questions for a Purposeful Closet Cleanout Your closet holds more than just clothes. It holds memories, aspirations, and maybe a few items that no longer serve you. What…
5 Incredible Black Historical Figures At Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, our mission is to change lives through the power of work. This Black History Month, we’re honoring five remarkable…
Galentine’s Gift Ideas- Basket Edition When February rolls around, love is everywhere—but Galentine’s Day is where friendship truly shines. Celebrated on February 13, Galentine’s Day is all about honoring the…
Isaac Builds a New Career with Goodwill When Isaac Jackson III heard about the employment support programs at Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, he was a husband and father of…
3 Sustainable Wrapping Paper Alternatives The holidays are a time for giving, gathering, and celebrating—but they also generate a surprising amount of waste. Traditional wrapping paper, glossy gift bags, plastic…
