News release for immediate release

- NEWS RELEASE -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: August 6, 2014

Contact: Maureen Roche

Dir. of Marketing and Development

E-mail: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone], ext. 142

Website: www.goodwillscwi.org
GOODWILL HOLDS DONATION DRIVE IN SUN PRAIRIE
In anticipation of the opening of a Goodwill donation center and store in Sun Prairie,

Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin is holding a donation drive. The drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, at 2111 McCoy Road, in the Prairie Square shopping center, near Highway 151, in Sun Prairie.

Residents are encouraged to donate their unwanted clothing, shoes, linens, household goods, books, sports equipment, working or nonworking computer equipment, etc. to Goodwill. Residents living within the city limits of Sun Prairie who have large items to donate, such as furniture, should call 608-246-3150 to learn about Goodwill’s free home pickup service. Some restrictions may apply.
Also, donations can be dropped off at any attended Goodwill donation center, seven days a week during business hours. Donation centers are located on Madison’s east and west sides and in Fitchburg, Middleton and Monona. (The Middleton Goodwill donation center accepts all permissible items except furniture.) Residents living within the city limits of Madison, Fitchburg, or Middleton are also eligible for free home pickup service. Some restrictions may apply.
“We are happy to make available this convenient way to support Goodwill’s mission of providing life-changing services for area individuals with disabilities or other challenges,” said Barbara Leslie, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin. “A majority of our revenue is generated through the sale of donated goods. I hope area residents join us in making a positive difference in the lives of others by donating to and shopping at Goodwill.”
Residents who want to learn more about Goodwill’s mission or which items can or cannot be accepted as donations can call 608-246-3140 or visit www.goodwillscwi.org.
The donation drive is taking place at the future home of a Goodwill donation center and store. The facility is expected to open in early fall and will provide a convenient location for area residents to donate their unwanted items and purchase quality goods at low prices. Information regarding the facility’s progress will be posted on Goodwill’s website and on its Facebook page at facebook.com/gwscwi.
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