Goodwill Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

FILL THE SQUARE WITH GOODWILL:
GOODWILL HOSTS ITS FIRST SIGNATURE CITY-WIDE DONATION DRIVE EVENT

Interview and Photo Opportunities

WHAT:       Goodwill celebrates its donors and supporters with a day of family fun, skating,
                    refreshments and outdoor entertainment. The free event will attract thousands of
                    community members of all ages, including loyal Goodwill donors. So, bring your gently
                    used clothing and goods and help “Fill the Square with Goodwill.”
                       
                    Join Goodwill and VIP guests at 11 a.m. for opening remarks to kick-off the event.

WHEN:      Sunday, February 17, 2008
                   Event: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                   Opening remarks: 11 – 11:15 a.m.

WHERE:   Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto

 WHO::     Peggy Nash, MP, Parkdale-High Park
                  Erica Ehm, creator of YummyMummyClub.ca
                  Vidoll Regisford, Vice President, Mission Services and HR, Goodwill
                  Children’s dance performers followed by hot Latin band performance

WHY:        Marking its first signature event, Goodwill enthusiastically celebrates its donors for their                   continuous support. Take part in the winter fun and drop off your gently used goods at                   Nathan Phillips Square. Donations most needed at this time, include winter clothing,                   shoes, housewares and books.

Goodwill depends on donations during the winter months to support its mission of creating work access for marginalized individuals in the community.

About Goodwill

Since 1935, Goodwill’s mission is to create work opportunities and skills development for people facing barriers to employment, including persons with disabilities, youth at risk, the chronically unemployed, Aboriginal people and newcomers to Canada.  Our community stores sell a wide variety of donated goods, the revenues from which create jobs at Goodwill, giving people much-needed paid work experience.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Media Contacts:
Mitzie Hunter, VP External Relations
Tel: 416-815-4751 Cell: 416 564 3530 
Email: mhunter@goodwill.on.ca          

Audrey Kim, Corporate Affairs Specialist

Tel: 416-815-4767 

E-mail: akim@goodwill.on.ca