NORTHFIELD, Ohio — Feb. 12, 2014 — Goodwill Industries is celebrating the relocation of its Northfield store in March. The new store, opening the week of March 10, will feature a shopper-friendly floor plan as well as serve as a donation site for gently used clothes, furniture, books, household items and more. To introduce the community to the new Northfield store location, for both shopping and donating, a special celebration will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on March 29, 2014.
“The new location will offer shoppers and donors an improved experience with a larger sales floor and drive-up donation area,” said Pedro Barnes, vice president, retail operations, Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland & Richland Counties. “In addition, the store will feature a job-search station for anyone seeking employment, a community room that can accommodate up to 20 people, as well as serves as a training site for Goodwill’s Work Experience Program. These are all part of the services we provide to continue our mission of helping individuals prepare for, find and retain employment. We are thankful for the community’s support, both shopping and donating, which is a critical component to the agency continuing its mission.”
Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: 10333 Northfield Road, Suite 6, Northfield, OH 44067
Event Activities
Bring the family and enjoy the fun, including:
- Discount that day only of 50% off two colors
- Refreshments
- Prizes
- Craft project demonstrations
- Style challenge contest
- Fashion show
New Location Details
Address: 10333 Northfield Road, Suite 6, Northfield, OH 44067
Phone: 330-908-1440
Store Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m./Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Features:
- 17,163 square feet
- Drive-up donation area
- Job search station
- Community room available for up to 20 people
About Goodwill Industries Serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland & Richland Counties
The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation that helps individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment. Operating in the five-county region of Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland & Richland, the agency was established in 1927. It is a private, independent organization, operating as an affiliate member of Goodwill Industries International, and a United Way agency in Summit County. Goodwill helps to directly strengthen the region’s workforce through its employment programs and indirectly through the net proceeds from its retail outlets and industrial services division. For more information about GIA, visit www.goodwillakron.org or call 800-989-8428.
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Contact: Jennifer Bako
(330) 786-2519
jbako@goodwillakron.org