ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER SET FOR NOVEMBER 5 AT QUAKER STATION AKRON, Ohio — May 7, 2015 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties as well as honorary event chairs George and Beth Sherwood are pleased to announce the 10th Annual Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser is on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. In addition, the event will …
Thrifted Polka Dots – A Great Look for Work or Play
In honor of Mother’s Day this month, I thought I’d help my friend’s mom find a few things at Goodwill that she can incorporate into her wardrobe and to further prove that everyone can find stylish pieces at the thrift store. When I spotted this $4 polka dot blazer, I threw it in my cart without any hesitation …
Goodwill Signs Lease to Open Second Boutique
Featuring upscale clothing, shoes and accessories AKRON, Ohio — May 5, 2015 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties signed a lease to open another blue /A GOODWILL® BOUTIQUE / location with Crossroads Land Company at 335 S. Main Street in Akron. The new location is expected to be open in August 2015. “The boutique in …
Customize Your Thrifted Denim
Hi everyone, Abby here! It’s officially music festival season! If your social media channels look anything like mine, you’ll probably have noticed an increase in Coachella posts and fun summer clothes. One of my favorite festival staples (and warm weather pieces) is customized denim. Whether it is cut-off shorts, or embellished jeans, customized denim is the easiest and most fun way …
Celebrating Goodwill Week – May 4 – 9
AKRON, Ohio — April 24, 2015 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is celebrating Goodwill Week, May 4 – 9. During the week, Goodwill will provide agency tours, classes and other activities to educate the community about its mission – to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment. For more information and to register …
Games, Puzzles & Brain Teasers on shopgoodwill.com
Every generation has toys and puzzles that define them. From toy soldiers in the 50’s to Lite Bright in the 70’s and the 90’s trend of Furbies, everyone has a great memory of a long lost toy. In the toy market, games and puzzles seem to stand the test of time. Many online shoppers will look for toys and puzzles …
5 Uses for a Thrifted Ice Cube Tray
I always loved the “New Uses for Old Things” section of Real Simple magazine. That’s where I learned to store and hang my ribbon spools on a wire hanger and to use an ice cube to smooth out caulk. Speaking of ice cubes, I bought a brand new ice cube tray at Goodwill Wadsworth for 40 cents. Here are …
The Donation Cycle
One of the main reasons why I love to thrift shop is because of the recycling aspect. Just to think of the life my clothes have after I donate them, or the fact that I’m able to bring an item from the 1980s back to life is actually quite fascinating. By donating and shopping at Goodwill Akron, I feel good …
LEGOs: For Kids of all Ages
Legos are now more popular than ever. As many know, Legos sets are not inexpensive. Even the smaller kits start at $15 to $20. Themed Legos such as Star Wars, Minecraft and Marvel Heroes can be several hundred dollars for one set. Then there are the higher-end sets of famous international landmarks and architecture which can be close to or over …
Goodwill Honors Program Champions and Re-elects Board Members
AKRON, Ohio — March 30, 2015 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties re-elected board members and honored program champions during its Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions event March 26. The event hosted by Co-chairs, Kim and Chas Schreckenberger, was attended by nearly 200 individuals. “We were honored to chair this event for a second year …