Blog Posts at Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi

Upcycle Your Denim with these Thrifty DIY Projects

National Denim Day is April 29, so we want to share all the ways denim is useful. From DIY home goods to refashioned accessories there...

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Apr 23, 20231 min read

Doing the Most Good for Your Planet

Happy Earth Week! Did you know that Earth day all started as a grassroots movement in America? The idea was proposed by Gaylord Nelson, a...

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Apr 14, 20235 min read

Fresh Spring Fashion Directly from the Thrift Store

We love making upcycled Easter decorations! Easter is about the renewal of life and the hope that comes with springtime. It’s the perfect...

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Apr 9, 20233 min read

Easter DIYs that will Inspire

From transforming an old board into a country chic sign to upcycling mason jars into a festive gift trio, we hope these thrifty DIYs will...

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Apr 2, 20232 min read

Resume Reboot - Clean up Your Resume in Five Steps

Looking to upgrade your current job? Dust off your old resume and tack on your most recent job, new skills, and training, but without...

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Mar 26, 20234 min read

Find Support for Addiction Recovery

Support is crucial to maintaining sobriety, and each person may require different channels for recovery whether they’re in detox, rehab,...

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Mar 19, 202316 min read

Steal these Thrifted DIYs to Update Your Home

Today we are going to check out some awesome Thrift Store Makeovers. You are probably going to want to hop in your car and go to your...

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Mar 12, 20235 min read

Spring cleaning checklist

Finally, it’s spring! Time to do your spring cleaning and reduce the clutter accumulated over the long winter. Now is the best time to...

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Mar 5, 20238 min read

Essential Job Search Tips for 2023

We’ve all been in this situation at least once in our careers. You spend days upon days going through job ads, hours upon hours tweaking...

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Feb 26, 20236 min read

Top 10 Items to Remove from your Home for a Clutter-free Existence

What Is Clutter? The reality is, a clutter-free home is not minimalism or maximalism, it’s not modern or traditional. In fact, it’s not...

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Feb 19, 20232 min read

Five Valentines Gifts You Can Thrift

Baskets – Shop the assortment of inexpensive baskets and use them for themed gift baskets. You can find a nice basket for under a buck...

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Feb 13, 20232 min read

Thrifted Wedding Ideas That Look Like Your Wedding was planned by a Pro

Image via Leeloo Thefirst from Pexels.com Most brides these days have to be budget-conscious. In a perfect world, all brides would be...

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Feb 5, 20234 min read

Celebrate the Enrichment of Black History Month

~Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Origins and honors Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950: pictured above) was an American historian, scholar, and...

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Jan 30, 20234 min read

Decorating Ideas for a Cozy Welcoming Home

It can be challenging to decorate your home in January. Christmas is over, and it’s a bit too early for Spring decorations (even though...

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Jan 22, 20232 min read

Money Saving Tips from the Pros

If you’re struggling to save money, you’re not alone. According to Bankrate data, less than half of Americans have enough in savings to...

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Jan 15, 20237 min read

Get ahead in your career with a Mentor

January is National Mentoring Month, so this is your chance to learn how to seek out a mentor for yourself. The purpose of a mentorship...

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Jan 8, 20235 min read

Skip the Resolutions and Try Something New with Less Restrictive Expectations

Now that it's 2023, you may feel the need to start on New Year's resolutions or rebel against them completely.

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Dec 26, 20223 min read

Family is arriving for the holidays. Are you ready?

Image via Jonathan Borba from Pexels.com DECLUTTER FIRST When you have a goal of creating an organized space, it can be very tempting to...

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Dec 18, 20224 min read

THRIFT CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT A STORE NEAR YOU

Believe it or not, spending hundreds of dollars on Christmas Gifts is not in the budget for every household. There have been years where so

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Dec 11, 20223 min read

Practice Self-Care With Luxurious Fabrics At Affordable Prices Thanks To Goodwill

There’s something truly bittersweet that comes with the transition of seasons. You’re not quite ready to release your grip on the great...

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Nov 26, 20222 min read

Goodwill South Mississippi Launches “Goodwill for Good Paws” Donation Drive to Support Humane Society of South Mississippi

November 2025 - Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi is proud to announce the launch of its “Goodwill for Good Paws” Donation Drive, a holiday community initiative supporting the Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM). From November 24 through December 6, all Goodwill South Mississippi retail locations will serve as drop-off points for new, unopened pet supplies, making it convenient for dog-loving shoppers who want to help local shelter pets this holiday season. Dona

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Nov 251 min read

Goodwill South Mississippi Announces New Outlet “Bins” Store Coming to Gulfport in January 2026

November 2025 Goodwill South Mississippi is excited to announce the upcoming opening of a Goodwill Outlet “Bins” Store in January 2026, located next to our Gulfport Orange Grove location. The Grand Opening will take place on the morning of January 8th, marking an exciting milestone for Goodwill and shoppers across the Gulf Coast. Unlike traditional Goodwill retail stores, Goodwill Outlet stores sell most items by the pound rather than by individual price tags. Shoppers can di

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Nov 111 min read

Goodwill of South Mississippi Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Biloxi, MS — October 2025 Goodwill of South Mississippi is proud to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, honoring the many contributions of workers with disabilities and reaffirming our commitment to creating inclusive, meaningful employment opportunities across the Gulf Coast. Each year, NDEAM highlights the importance of ensuring all people — regardless of ability — have equal opportunity to contribute their skills and talents in th

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Oct 131 min read

Goodwill Opens Brand‑New Biloxi Store at 2647 Pass Road

Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new Biloxi store on July 3, located at 2647 Pass Road in the former Hobby Lobby building. The spacious new location replaces the previous store at the corner of Popp’s Ferry and Pass Roads, offering a fresh, modern shopping experience for the Gulf Coast community. Shoppers began lining up bright and early Thursday morning, wrapping around the building in anticipation of the 10 a.m. ribbon-cutti

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Jul 71 min read

Goodwill Opens 12th Location in South Mississippi with Grand Opening in Wiggins

Wiggins, MS – February 20, 2025 – Goodwill Industries celebrated the grand opening of its 12th location across South Mississippi on Thursday, bringing its signature affordable shopping and community-driven mission to Wiggins. The new store, located in the heart of the city, welcomed eager shoppers with a special giveaway—50 swag bags for the first 50 customers through the door. The expansion into Wiggins reflects Goodwill’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities

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Feb 252 min read