Goodwill Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Attention: News/Assignment/Photo, Fashion, Lifestyle Editors

GOODWILL’S SPECIAL SPRING COLLECTION OF QUALITY WEDDING WEAR IN SELECT GOODWILL STORES – THURSDAY, APRIL 13!

SLIP INTO WEDDING SEASON WITH THE BEST DRESSED DEALS IN TOWN

WHO:  Toronto-area brides and their wedding parties shopping for fashionable and low cost wedding wear and accessories.

WHAT:  SOMETHING OLD & SOMETHING NEW!

Goodwill introduces its SPECIAL SPRING LINE OF WEDDING WEAR. The collection includes hundreds of top-quality, well-priced, new and previously- loved: 

• Wedding dresses ($49.99 to$250.00) (some donated by a Toronto-area bridal shop)

• bridesmaid wear ($4.99 to $150.00)

• suits ($9.99 to $29.99)

• dress shoes ($4.99 to $29.00)

• jewellery & accessories ($4.99 to $9.99)

WHEN:  Collection in stores as of Thursday, April 13, 2006

Goodwill’s new Community Store at 345 Bloor Street East (at Sherbourne)

Goodwill’s Community store in Ajax (250 Bayly Street West)

Goodwill’s Community Store in Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Road West)

Goodwill's Community Store in Barrie (534 Bayfield St.)
Limited numbers of wedding dresses available at other Goodwill stores

WHY:   By shopping or donating to Goodwill, you are supporting its core mission of creating jobs for those in our community who need it most, including the young, the old, new Canadians and disabled people.

Goodwill is well-known for its network of community stores throughout Ontario where you can find amazing bargains, rare fashion finds and heaps of quality merchandise. In 2005, Goodwill brought in a fresh, new approach to retailing.  Today, Goodwill community stores are brighter, cleaner and more customer-friendly – making it easier and more enjoyable to shop for good stuff and great deals. For the location nearest you go to www.goodwill.on.ca.

For more information on Goodwill, visit www.goodwill.on.ca.

Media Contact:
Mitzie Hunter, Goodwill Toronto, (416) 362-4711