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Thriftmas Shopping Tips at Goodwill NJ

Thrifting has become the “it” of the season especially when it comes to being ethically and environmentally friendly. If you’re looking to shop sustainably and affordably for gifts this year, have no fear! Thrift shopping at Goodwill is a great way to stretch your holiday budget and keep your finances from breaking the bank. Follow…

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5 Trending Pop Culture Thrifted Halloween Costume Ideas

Now that Halloween is creepin’ up, it’s time to put together your costume for the spooky season. Some prefer pre-packaged costumes, but if you’re a sucker for thrifting and DIY costumes, Goodwill is your one-stop shop for all your Halloween needs.  If you’re puzzled on what to be, pop culture trends are one of the…

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Back to school

Ten Steps to Get Organized for Back-To-School Clothes Shopping

By Lorie Morrero We are fast approaching back-to-school time and now is a great time to share how to get ahead of the game with a quick project to ease your way into the shopping season. Soon, back-to-school ads will be promoted everywhere, including your nearest Goodwill, with great deals on clothing and supplies. But…

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Goodwill Spreads to Hamilton Township

Goodwill’s much anticipated Store & Donation Center in Hamilton Township, NJ is now open. It is conveniently located at 1245 State Highway 33 in Hamilton Plaza near ShopRite and Dollar Tree. Its hours of operation are Monday – Saturday 9 am – 7 pm and Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. The site features a…

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Spring cleaning for a cause

Spring Cleaning

As the days grow longer and weather begins to warm, Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia would like to encourage everyone to start thinking about spring cleaning – for a cause! Nationally, Goodwill diverts 4.6 billion pounds of usable goods from landfills every year. When you donate your gently-used items to Goodwill, you…

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Spreading Goodwill To Ukraine

The images out of Ukraine are gut wrenching and have touched hearts all over the world including ours here at Goodwill.  This week we donated a truck load of medical equipment to the United Ukrainian American Relief Commission in Philadelphia (UUARC). While the UUARC has suspended their collection of clothing donations, they are in dire…

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GOODWILL GETS A BOOST FROM COMCAST

Thanks for the BOOST, Comcast! Goodwill’s Helms Academy located at 222 White Horse Pike in Stratford is now a certified Comcast LIFT ZONE. The site offers high speed Internet to all students enrolled in its basic adult education program and to the community at large.  Local job seekers are encouraged to stop in to take…

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More Than A Store: Your One Stop Shop For FREE Career Services

FREE.  FREE.  FREE.  Did you know Goodwill offers FREE education and career services?  Whether you are looking to learn marketable job skills to connect with in-demand jobs or to earn a high school diploma to strengthen your resume and increase your earnings potential, Goodwill is the place to do it. On October 4th, Goodwill will…

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Shopgoodwill.com® is Full of Treasures!

Last week, shopgoodwill.com® — the first nonprofit internet auction website created, owned and operated by a nonprofit — sold a very rare copy of a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) The Legend of Zelda sealed game. This is one of the most valuable video games available and one of only a few in known existence. It…

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National Thrift Shop Day 2021

Goodwill is excited to celebrate and recognize National Thrift Shop Day on Tuesday, August 17! By shopping at one of our retail stores, you can find a vast array of clothing, accessories, furniture and home décor for a fraction of the price. But our affordable and vintage finds aren’t the only unique thing about us:…

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