FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 21, 2003

Back To School Headquarter at Goodwill

Toronto, ON – Denim, corduroy and plaid are just a few of the items for sale as Goodwill stores across Southern Ontario gear up for the start of school. As part of our Back to School sale, customers who buy any 2 denim, jeans or corduroy items will receive the 3rd item of equal or lesser value FREE!

While families traditionally headed to the mall for the latest in back to school fashions, more often they are heading to their neighborhood Goodwill. Pants, skirts and tops starting at $3.00 and the popularity of second hand shopping and vintage clothing has now made Goodwill a first stop for many individuals.

Revenue generated from Goodwill stores fund education and career services for people with disabilities and disadvantages such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education and work experience.

About Goodwill

Goodwill is a Canadian registered charity that has operated since 1935, raising funds primarily through the sale of donated goods. This allows the organization to develop and offer programs and services that meet the needs of people facing barriers to employment.

Today, Goodwill Toronto manages 35 retail operations across Ontario including retail stores in Ottawa, York Region, Peel Region, Barrie, Orillia and Kingston. Each year, Goodwill receives an estimated 20 million pounds of reusable clothing and housewares from the communities in which it operates. Goodwill currently employs about 700 people and works with more than 300 active volunteers annually. Goodwill’s website has more details, www.goodwill.on.ca.

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