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Goodwill of Central Arizona, with support from local real estate investor Michael Pollack, opened our 47th retail store in grand style with two marching bands, a host of dignitaries, and nearly 5,200 customers during the November 4-6 weekend.

More than 600 people were lined up before our Greenfield store at opened 9 AM, located at 4412 E. University Drive in Mesa. Arizona residents have been flocking to Goodwill stores in today’s stressed economy in order to save money on clothing and household goods.

Customers Urged to Arrive Early for Raffles, Gift Cards

Goodwill of Central Arizona is set to open our Greenfield retail store and donation center on November 4 (rescheduled from October 14), will be located at 4412 E. University Dr., Mesa.

Our grand opening celebration will feature two marching bands and raffles for exciting prizes including three 42" LCD TVs and a $500 Goodwill Shopping Spree! Get there early to receive your raffle tickets because we will hold our drawings for all of the prizes at 10 AM! You must be present to win.

Pavilions at Talking Stick Location to Also Feature Career Center

Goodwill of Central Arizona is set to open our new Pavilions at Talking Stick store and donation center on Sept. 30.

This 23,555 square-foot location, which will be located at 8959 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, will also host Goodwill of Central Arizona’s 13th Career Center. Each of Goodwill’s Career Center locations provide assistance and guidance to job seekers. Career Centers are equipped with computers, printers, Internet access, telephones, and fax machines to provide services at no cost to the community.

Goodwill of Central Arizona has kicked off a new partnership called “Band Together to Spread Goodwill.”

The promotion features Giving Bands designed by Charity Charms.

Starting in August, Giving Bands will be sold at all Goodwill retail locations for $9.97 and will benefit nine local charities: Arizona Humane Society, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, Ryan House, Sojourner Center, SARRC, A New Leaf, St. Mary’s Food Bank, STARS and Goodwill of Central Arizona.

See Our Calendar Inside for Specials!

Goodwill of Central Arizona will be celebrating “Christmas in July” all month at our 45 retail locations. Various merchandise and holiday decorations will be available beginning July 1-31.

“Christmas in July is always a fun time of year at Goodwill,” said Jackie Halleen, Vice President of Retail Operations. “Our shoppers love to find deals on quality merchandise and this is no different. Summer shoppers will find big savings on all holiday merchandise and beat the rush of the holiday season.”

On June 13, Goodwill of Central Arizona kicks off its “Pamper Me” promotion at all 46 retail stores and 11 Career Centers.

The promotion is aimed at helping job seekers find appropriate and affordable clothes for an interview. In addition, job seekers are encouraged to visit one of Goodwill’s 11 Career Centers located throughout the Valley and Yuma to enhance their resume writing, interview skills and more.