Goodwill NCW celebrates National Thrift Shop Day all this month.

On August 17, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) will recognize National Thrift Shop Day, by celebrating the entire month of August, where our customers can enjoy the “thrill of the hunt” and search our stores for unique and one-of-a kind items every day.  While on their “treasure hunts”, they will also be supporting job programs that help individuals learn skills that can put them on a path to sustained employment and improved financial stability.

“It's a day for our donors and shoppers to celebrate the value of donating and up-cycling fashion, while also making a greater impact on our community by helping individuals secure meaningful employment through job skills training.” said Emily Stadtmueller, Director of Retail Operations at Goodwill NCW.  “Through our employment programs last year, Goodwill NCW was able to increase the collective annual income of individuals served by more than $4.5 million, enabling them to support their families and to build better lives and stronger communities.”

The community impact through Goodwill NCW programs fueled by store sales reaches even further: 

• 81% of job seekers who secured employment were from disadvantaged populations, such as people with refugee status, people without housing, people who are justice-involved and people with a disability.
• Supported veterans in building new skills for non-military jobs, increasing their median hourly wage by $10.50 and eliminating the employment barriers they often face.
• Increased Program Participants with a Disability’s collective annual income by more than $1.6 million.

One other benefit to shopping secondhand is the environmental impact.  Thanks to our donors and shoppers, Goodwill NCW is able to divert, on average, 35 million pounds items from landfills annually. 

Goodwill NCW stores are marking the occasion by celebrating “Thrift Month”, inviting their shoppers on a month-long treasure hunt.  Passport booklets are available at all 24 stores (Locations | Goodwill NCW), and customers will be able to collect unique stickers at every Goodwill NCW store they visit, to work their way towards exciting rewards. More details here: Thrift Month | Goodwill NCW

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About Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)

Goodwill NCW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment. We are committed to understanding and addressing the unique needs of our communities. We empower individuals and families, creating a lasting impact by breaking cycles of poverty and transforming lives through skill-building for sustained employment and improved financial stability. We see people for who they are and believe in the power of work, within our retail stores and workplaces throughout our community. We are proud of the life-changing impact we make in our communities and to our planet with the help of our donors and shoppers. Learn more at goodwillncw.org