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WILL THE REAL EMILIO PUCCI PLEASE STAND UP?

by Penelope Cake, Goodwill guest blogger

OK. So it may seem to my Goodwill audience that I have become obsessed with designer clothes, but if you look at the other posts on my blog, you will see how really eclectic my style is. However, when I found this faux Pucci at the Goodwill in Hammonton, NJ I couldn’t resist doing another runway inspired entry. The dress on the left is the authentic Emilio Pucci, last seen HERE for $1944. The dress on the right is labeled “Intermission” and I bought it for $8.99.

The Goodwill wins again and I strike a Pucci pose!

One of the best things about shopping at the Goodwill is coming home with all my newly found treasures and then accessorizing them with items that I already have in my wardrobe. These vintage gloves were another thrift store purchase that I hand embroidered. The graphic design seems to compliment the Pucci style perfectly.

You can also read this article on my blog too at penelopecakefashion.blogspot.com/.

#ThriftWeek Crawl This Saturday January 18!

We want to thrift with you! There is still time to register for Goodwill’s #ThriftWeek Crawl hosted in partnership with the Institute for American Values.

Join thrift and styling expert Sammy of Sammy Davis Vintage as we visit three local Goodwill Stores in South Jersey (Pennsauken, Stratford and the Outlet Stores) to score some great #GoodwillFinds.

When: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: Tickets available for $15

One event ticket includes:

Chartered round trip transportation to 3 thrift stores
Brown bag lunch
Event gift bag and 15% store discount (at both Pennsauken and Stratford Goodwill Stores)
Shopping tips & styling advice

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A portion of the ticket proceeds to benefit Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey & Philadelphia’s mission of putting people with special needs to work.

Event Schedule:
10:30 a.m.
Meet at Cherry Hill Mall- Macy’s parking lot (2000 New Jersey 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002)
Board bus
10:45 a.m.
Welcome!
11:20 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Shopping at Pennsauken Store
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
“Why Thrift Matters”
Sammy discusses her “thrift journeys” and favorite thrift finds
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Shopping at Stratford Store
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shopping at Bellmawr Outlet Store (Buy by the pound- a new way to thrift!)
4:30 p.m.
Drop off at Cherry Hill Mall

Please email khenry@goodwillnj.org or call 856.439.0200 for additional information. We hope to see you there!

Holiday Round Up from Goodwill

The holiday season is in full swing and Goodwill has everything you need for the season. Goodwill’s 21 retail stores are overflowing with holiday home décor, festive fashions, sparkly baubles, DIY basics and everything you need to make this holiday season one of the best ones ever. Stop by your local Goodwill today and make us a part of your holiday this year!

Start a new holiday tradition of giving. Teach your family to give back to the community this holiday season by donating to Goodwill. Before the influx of new holiday gifts and clothing, gather unwanted clothing and items from around the house to donate to Goodwill. Your donations help people with disabilities and disadvantages right here in our community get the job training needed so they can become competitively employed.

Create simple and affordable DIY gifts and decorations. Goodwill is chock full of items to create affordable DIY gifts like these and create decorations like these. From holiday mugs and textiles to baubles and ornaments, you’re sure to find just what you need!

Find festive sweaters for your one (or nine) ugly sweater parties this year. Ugly Sweater parties have become a part of the holiday tradition over the past several years and Goodwill has plenty in stock. Don’t spend tons of money when you can buy them at Goodwill for less! Sweaters can cost $50 or more online, visit your local Goodwill store to find the perfect one at a fraction of the price. Take Goodwill’s Ugly Sweater quiz to find out your sweater style!

Find designer fashions for parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations. With the amount of money spent on gift giving during the season, why not save on designer clothing for holiday gatherings and even New Year’s Eve?! Goodwill has all the brand names for less. Shop once and you’ll never want to shop anywhere else!

The best news? When you shop Goodwill you put your dollars to work in our community. Shopping at or donating to Goodwill helps people with disabilities and disadvantages get to work!

Donate Unwanted Items at the Beyoncé Concert for a Chance to Win Prizes!

Beyoncé’s show stopping tour is on its way to our neck of the woods and GOODWILL will be there to greet it. Through The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, Beyoncé is telling the world about the GOOD work Goodwill is doing – generating opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong families and communities while entertaining thousands.

“The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour” stops in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 25th at The Wells Fargo Center and then in Atlantic City on Friday, July 26th at Boardwalk Hall. Goodwill will have a mobile donation site set up at both venues to collect gently-used clothing, electronics and small household goods.

Donors and visitors to the Goodwill mobile donation site will receive a scratch off for a chance to win some really cool prizes as well as Beyonce bookmarks!* If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hi to our volunteer staff, learn more about Goodwill and get your picture taken with our mascot, Goodwilly!

Revenue from the sale of donated items will help local residents with disabilities and disadvantages get the job training needed so they can become competitively employed in the community.

You can join Beyoncé and Goodwill too. Donate and spread the word using the hashtag #BeyGood!

*where permitted and while supplies last

Spotlight on Success: 2013 Graduate of the Year: J. Jondhi Harrell

Out of the 4.2 million Americans who received employment and training services from Goodwills across the nation last year, ONE was chosen as Goodwill’s 2013 Graduate of the Year. We are incredibly honored to announce that this year’s winner is a graduate of Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ & Philadelphia’s Ex-Offender Re-Entry program! We congratulate J. Jondhi Harrell for receiving this national award.

After serving almost two decades in prison, J. Jondhi Harrell is now an outspoken advocate for individuals who were formerly incarcerated as they rejoin their communities. He began mentoring others while still in prison and, upon his release, enrolled in Goodwill’s Ex-Offender Re-Entry Program, which helps people with criminal backgrounds gain work experience and build a resume. While in the program, Harrell used transitional employment with Goodwill as a stepping stone to other work. He also earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and is currently working toward a master’s in social work at Temple University.

When he’s not studying, Harrell divides his time between working as a service coordinator at Pathways to Housing PA in Philadelphia and running his own nonprofit, The Center for Returning Citizens, that helps people with criminal backgrounds find work, housing and other supports. Harrell is a tireless advocate for those who’ve had similar experiences to his own, and he’s a confident public speaker, spreading the word to policy makers, the media and the public about the need for a continuum of services for this population.

Harrell says his accomplishments would not have been possible without Goodwill’s help. “I am proud to be a part of the Goodwill family. The Goodwill model for assisting former prisoners should be adopted across the country. Recidivism rates would fall, families would be reunited and communities would be stronger.”

Harrell will receive his award this month at Goodwill’s annual Delegate Assembly meeting in Grand Rapids, MI..

Listen to J. Jondhi Harrell’s story.

Join Beyoncé + Goodwill: Transform Lives FOR GOOD

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via Join Beyoncé + Goodwill: Transform Lives FOR GOOD – YouTube.

Having a job matters. But today we face a job crisis that threatens the future and possibilities of our families and communities. Goodwill is excited to announce that Beyoncé will lend her voice to help us transform lives for GOOD. As she undertakes The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, Beyoncé is telling the world about the GOOD work Goodwill is doing- generating opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong families and communities.On Friday, June 28th, Beyoncé brings her tour to North America where she will encourage fans to support Goodwill by donating clothing, electronics and small household goods. Goodwill will host a mobile donation center on-site at 28 tour venues in 24 North American cities. The revenue from the sale of these donations will directly benefit local Goodwills as they work to help anyone facing challenges finding employment.

“Goodwill helps people get back to work by providing education, job training and placement. I wanted to team up with an organization that puts people first and works every day to help them improve and re-establish their lives.” -Beyoncé

Beyoncé will continue to build awareness of Goodwill’s mission through in-concert education, social media and online ticket auctions. Global charity auction site Charitybuzz.com will auction special ticket packages for the Mrs. Carter World Tour, with the revenue benefiting Goodwill.

Join Beyoncé and Goodwill today and make a difference for someone tomorrow. Goodwill of Southern NJ & Philadelphia is delighted to join with Goodwill Industries International in the announcement of Beyoncé’s efforts to transform lives.

#beygood

VIVA GOODWILL: A SURE BET FUNDRAISER!

Join us for a fun filled evening at VIVA Goodwill: A Sure Bet Fundraiser on Thursday, April 18^th at 6 p.m. at the ALOFT in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Enjoy dinner and drinks, try your hand at an array of casino-style games like Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Texas Hold’em Poker, take your chances on winning some fabulous raffle prizes, and have an exciting evening out with friends!

How much does it cost and where does the money go?

Ticket price is $125 per person or $950 for a table of eight. Price includes buffet dinner, open bar and $20 worth of gaming chips. All proceeds from this event fund Goodwill’s job training programs and career services for people with disabilities and disadvantages in our community.

What games can I play?

Blackjack, Craps, Roulette & Texas Hold’em Poker. The tables open at 6 p.m. No experience is necessary. If you don’t know how to play, a dealer will explain it to you!

What and how do I win?

You can start trying your luck as soon as you walk through the doors at your game of choice with your complimentary gaming chips. You can purchase additional gaming chips at The Goodwill Bank. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.

While the money won might be fake, the prizes to be won are very real! Every person automatically receives one raffle chance when you arrive at the event. The more you gamble the more chances you get to win some INCREDIBLE prizes. You will receive one raffle ticket for every $50 worth of chips that you have at the end of the night.

Some of the prizes include:

A 42” flat screen TV
2 tickets in a luxury suite to a Philadelphia Phillies game
A Medium Reading worth $650
Dinner for four in The Big Apple plus entertainment
Dinner & Overnight Stay at The Union League in Philadelphia
Restaurant gift certificates to Villa Barone, Sabrina’s Café and more!

Food and drink?

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner and an open bar.

Who attends?

Anyone who wants to enjoy a fun night out with friends all while supporting a great cause!

Click here to view the invitation.

RSVP to Mary Polizzi at mpolizzi@goodwillnj.org by April 11^th.

NOW OPEN: Goodwill’s Outlet Store

It’s official. Goodwill’s Outlet Store is NOW OPEN at 330 Benigno Blvd. in Bellmawr, NJ. Customers can experience a new way to shop Goodwill-BUY THE POUND. Unless otherwise marked, merchandise is sold for 99 cents per pound. Select items, like furniture, may be individually priced.

Do you enjoy any of the following?

• Thrift shopping
• Huge Bargains on clothing and household items
• Rummaging
• Repurposing items into crafty new things you find on Pinterest

Well, if you do, then a trip to the Goodwill Outlet Store is what you need in your life! Come prepared to shop. The Outlet Store is not set up like other Goodwill stores. Pods/bins of merchandise are brought out onto the sales floor approximately every two hours so shoppers can sort through and pick their best bargains. The pods are chock-full of clothing, housewares, toys, books, shoes…you name it and you can probably find it!

Here’s how it works:
• Browse through the pods to find treasures galore!
• When you are ready to check out, head to one of the three checkout counters.
• Place all individually priced items on the register counter.
• Push your cart onto the scale.
• Step away from the scale to let the cashier weigh and ring up your purchase.

It’s that easy! And you can feel good about shopping Goodwill’s Outlet Store. By shopping Goodwill, you help keep items out of local landfills and support a great cause. Proceeds from the sale of donated items support Goodwill’s job training programs and career services that help local residents with special needs get to work.

Here are some other helpful tips to know before you shop!

Payment
The Outlet Store accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. You may also use gift certificates issued by Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ & Philadelphia. The Store does not accept coupons or other special discounts.

Cash-and-Carry Policy
All merchandise and furniture are sold on a cash-and-carry basis. All merchandise is sold AS IS at the Outlet Store and all sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Hours of Operation
Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Have you shopped Goodwill’s Outlet store? What bargains did you find?

The Running of the Brides-Goodwill Style!

Calling all brides-to-be! We are gearing up for Goodwill’s 5^th Annual Valentine’s Bridal Sale Extravaganza this Saturday, February 9^th– and you should be too! The sale will be held from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Pennsauken Retail Store located at 5461 Route 70. Finding your dream dress for less can be a fun experience for grandmothers, mothers, bridesmaid, or friends. (Dads and fiancés, too!)

Brides-to-be can shop from a selection of brand new and gently-used designer gowns at drastically discounted prices.designers New bridal gowns from including Nicole Miller, Alfred Angelo, Jasmine and Demetrios start at $99 and gently-used gowns start at $49.

A few key tidbits to help you plan:

Plan to arrive early. Last year brides starting lining up at 3 a.m. to get their chance to have the first pick of the dresses.
It’s not just about bridal gowns. We also have a large assortment of bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride dresses and flower girl dresses. Some of the designers include Bill Levkoff, Jim Hjelm and Amsale.

All wedding gowns will be priced under $300

We also have a large selection of accessories including jewelry, veils and shoes.

Brides-to-be can feel good about shopping this event too! Proceeds from this fundraiser support Goodwill’s job training programs and career services that prepare individuals with disabilities or disadvantages for competitive employment in the community.

Spotlight on Success

Meet Judy Margulies.

After 20+ years in the banking world, Judy decided to take an early retirement but shortly after realized she wasn’t ready for the world of retirement. She started searching for a new job but after several months with no job prospects, she became involved with the Women’s Opportunity Center of Burlington County. They referred her to Goodwill’s JOB CLUB for career services.

From the moment she stepped through Goodwill’s doors, she felt at ease and confident that she was on the right path. Goodwill Job Developer Sean Hinnegan quickly helped Judy update her resume, conduct job searches and follow up on submitted resumes. Before long, she heard those magical words—“You’re hired.”

In her new position as branch manager for Beneficial Bank, Judy is responsible for all facets of branch management—ranging from new business development, sales, customer service and audits. “This job means the world to me. It has given me a sense of renewal and purpose,” she said. Goodwill’s caring and compassionate staff of job developers certainly made a positive impression on Judy.

ABOUT JOB CLUB
JOB CLUB provides local job seekers with the resources needed to conduct a successful job search-at no cost to them. JOB CLUB is held every Tuesday and Wednesday at Goodwill offices in Stratford and Maple Shade. Free and unlimited access to Internet-ready computers for conducting online research and job searches; to local job postings and career fair information; and to phone lines and fax machines is available. Come one, come all, our employment specialists and job developers will assist you in formulating a plan for career success! Call 856.439.022 for more information.

Goodwill’s JOB CLUB meets:

Every Tuesday
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
222 White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 08084

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
2835 Route 73, Maple Shade, NJ 08052