For Goodness Sake Helps Families in Need Make Their House a Home

Matthew Czaplicki recently began work with Recovery Construction, putting his well-rounded project management skills to good use. He is particularly experienced in hazard mitigation and energy efficiency, making him well suited to improve homes in a variety of ways. In addition to his professional work, Matthey Czaplicki sometimes lends a hand to For Goodness Sake, a favorite local charity.

In Bristol, Connecticut, the people behind For Goodness Sake provide much-needed support to community members who need a helping hand. The nonprofit organization works through direct aid, giving furniture, kitchen essentials, and other household goods directly to the people who need them now.

For Goodness Sake identifies possible recipients of their services through partnering organizations. When a family gets help from one of these affiliates, they may be referred to For Goodness Sake if they need help acquiring basic essentials for their home. The organization takes care of acquiring, sorting, and storing furniture. Volunteers even do the heavy lifting, making it easier than ever for families to get the household basics they need.

Paste Magazine's 30 Best Fantasy Series

A project manager with Recovery Construction in Hamden, Connecticut, Matthew Czaplicki enjoys writing and reading fiction. Matthew Czaplicki enjoys epic fantasy series, such as Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time.

Paste Magazine recently unveiled its list of the 30 greatest fantasy series ever written. The list covered a wide range of topics and time periods, from JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings to more contemporary works like George RR Martin’s A Game of Thrones. Additional series featured on the list include The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, The Black Company by Glen Cook, Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, and Discworld by Terry Pratchett.

One of the longest series to make the list was The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. Beginning with The Eye of the World in 1990, Jordan’s epic series eventually clocked in at 14 entries and more than 12,000 words. Paste Magazine lauded the series for its unmatched depth and strong female characters.