For Immediate Release
Friday, May 7, 2004

Happy 2nd Anniversary Goodwill Barrie Bryne

Goodwill Barrie Bryne Drive celebrates its 2nd Anniversary with a
Party and 50% Off Sale on Monday, May 10th

Barrie, Ontario – The time has come again for Goodwill and the Barrie community to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Goodwill Barrie Bryne, located at 525 Bryne Drive (at Mapleview Drive). The Barrie Bryne store is one of Goodwill’s 5 retail / donation drop-off facilities in the Barrie / Orillia area.

The Goodwill Anniversary Sale will be held on Monday, May 10th and will offer 50% off items at all five of its Barrie, Orillia and Newmarket locations. A special celebration will also take place between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Barrie Bryne Drive location including free BBQ hot dogs and refreshments, balloons, giveaways and door prizes. A special anniversary auction will also be held at 7:00 p.m. Thousands of bargains, new goods and one-of-a-kind items arrive daily – so don’t miss out! Donations to Goodwill help to fulfill its mission of providing work opportunities and skill development to individuals facing employment barriers.

Goodwill is a Canadian registered charity that has operated since 1935, raising funds primarily through the sale of donated goods. Goodwill operates over 45 retail outlets and donation centers throughout Greater Toronto, Central and Eastern Ontario. Each year, Goodwill receives an estimated 25 million pounds of reusable clothing, household items and furniture from the communities in which it operates. For more information on Goodwill, visit our website at www.goodwill.on.ca.

Goodwill facilities in Barrie are located at 525 Bryne Dr., 534 Bayfield St., 14 Cedar Pointe Dr., and at 425 West St. N. in Orillia. Goodwill Newmarket is located at 1111 Davis Drive. All five locations will be open Monday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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