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June 07, 2025

From Goodwill Thrift Stores to Life Transformation & The Complex Journey of Addiction and Personal Growth

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Goodwill: From Thrift Stores to Life Transformation

David Eagles, COO of Goodwill Industries International, reveals how the organization\'s 3,300 thrift stores do much more than sell secondhand items--they fuel vital education and job training programs for those facing life\'s toughest challenges.

The Complex Journey of Addiction and Personal Growth

Relapse is common when someone is trying to quit, regardless of whether they’re giving up opioids or alcohol or cigarettes. Rafaela Fontes, PhD, Research Scientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, a partnership between Virginia Tech and the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA, reveals groundbreaking insights into the varying challenges of substance cessation.

Reviving Community Banking: The Fight Against Mega Banks

America has lost over 11,000 community banks in just four decades. Oscar Perry Abello, author of “The Banks We Deserve: Reclaiming Community Banking for a Just Economy,” offers examples of local community banks that address societal issues in their communities, and thrive by deeply understanding local businesses.

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