VIRGINIA – National Thrift Shop Day is Thursday, Aug. 17, and Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia (Goodwill) wants residents to consider the benefits of shopping at thrift shops.
Goodwill notes that not only do Virginians save money while shopping second-hand, but they are also helping keep items out of landfill and providing job opportunities.
“For the last century, Goodwill’s mission has remained one of service to our communities by providing employment and training opportunities to individuals with disabilities or circumstances that would have likely limited success or advancement in other work settings,” Goodwill President and CEO Mark Barth said. “Our thrift stores are the frontline of this mission while focusing on sustainability by collecting and selling donated goods which reduces the volume of materials that end up in landfills.”
For National Thrift Shop Day, Goodwill is offering several additional incentives:
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Each of the 39 retail, outlet and e-recycle locations in central and coastal Virginia will have one golden gift card of a $25 value hidden in the store (available when stores open).
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Between 4 and 6 p.m., Goodwill will offer a 20%-off power-hours sale for shoppers at all locations (excluding the outlet and auctions, which cannot be combined with additional discounts).
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The Williamsburg store will have photo booths for added fun.
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Limited quantities of unique Goodwill stickers will be available at each store with purchase.
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Goodwill is hosting a giveaway on social media to provide one lucky winner with a curated box of surprise thrift items.
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Anyone that tags Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia (@goodwillcvandhr) on Instagram or Facebook with their National Thrift Shop Day finds on Thursday, Aug. 17 will be entered into a drawing to win one $25 gift card to central and coastal Virginia Goodwill stores.
Goodwill notes in 2022 its salvage and recycling operations kept nearly 25 million pounds of materials out of area landfills. Goodwill also said its career advisors worked one-on-one with more than 120 associates through its Grow@Home program and over 270 individuals participated in the Supported Employment program across 72 unique employers in Virginia.
According to Goodwill, by shopping or donating in honor of National Thrift Shop Day on Thursday, Aug. 17, community members will become part of a positive sustainability focus while supporting its important local nonprofit’s mission to “help people help themselves through the power of work.”
Goodwill stores are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17.
To learn more about Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia, visit https://goodwillvirginia.org/.
