New Hampshire fans!  Goodwill is excited to host the Second Annual Goodwill Night at the NH Fisher Cats.  The game is Thursday, August 26, at Merchantsauto.com Stadium in Manchester.

Bring a donation for Goodwill and receive a FREE ticket to an upcoming Fisher Cats game, as well as great prizes for Goodwill.  Be sure to also look for Goodwill employees serving up drinks and snacks in the concession stands!

The game starts at 7 pm, followed by an evening of fireworks.

You can buy tickets at the Fisher Cats website.

What: Goodwill Donation Drive

When: Thursday, August 5, 7 pm

Where: Centennial Field, Winooski Vermont

Why: Your donations are sold in our stores; the revenue helps to fund our job training programs and support services as we help people overcome barriers – thank you for your continued support!

Here are some pictures from last year’s game!

We have been busy at work getting ready for our first “Art for Everyone” fundraiser in New Hampshire! The show will feature drawings, oils, pastels, posters, prints, and watercolors donated to Goodwill stores.  And!  All artwork will be affordably priced.

Come see the incredible pieces of art community members donate on a regular basis and learn about Goodwill’s job training and support services in New Hampshire.

What: Goodwill’s Art for Everyone: A Collection of Donated Art

Where: Kimball Jenkins School of Art, 266 N. Main Street, Concord, NH

When: Friday, June 18, 4 to 8 pm

Why: A fundraiser for Goodwill!

Here is a sneak preview of some of the pieces for sale:

(See more pictures on our Facebook page)

Dear readers,

We are very busy this week getting ready for the First Annual Women’s Clothing Swap.  We are partnering with the Portsmouth Public Library for this great event.

How does it work?

1. Drop off donations

2. Grab a Goodwill reusable bag

3. Swap!

Easy! Bring a bag of gently used, clean women’s clothing and leave with a bag of new-to-you items.

In the spirit of giving, we encourage participants to give more than they get. Remaining clothing and accessories will be donated to Goodwill.  And remember, the selection depends on you!  Bring in your old vintage dresses, t-shirts, suits, skirts, hats, scarves, coats, jewelry, accessories – swap it out for something new and donate to Goodwill!  The swap promises to be a fun, upbeat event, with music and lots of fashion decisions to be made.

And!  It’s all a part of the Portsmouth Sustainability Fair, so once you are done swapping, head next door to enjoy the festivities!

Dear readers,

Would you like to shop at four different Goodwill stores in one day? Now you can!  Join us for the second annual Goodwill Bus Tour on Saturday, May 8 at 8 am.  The tour starts at the new South Portland Goodwill store, heads to Augusta, Rockland, Topsham, and then returns to South Portland in the early evening.

Join us for a great day of shopping, raffles, and “tour only” dressing rooms and check out lines. We will even ship large items to your local Goodwill store. It’s a great opportunity to meet other Goodwill shoppers, learn about Goodwill’s mission, and find some fabulous deals!  Here are some of our tour-goers from last year!

The tour costs $45 and we encourage everyone to bring a bagged lunch.  For more information and to sign up, please contact Tour Busters at (207) 781-8896.

Dear readers,

I am very excited to announce that Goodwill is holding its third annual Bridal & Prom Showcase on Saturday, April 17, at the Goodwill Store & Donation Center in Hooksett, New Hampshire.  The event will be held from 9 am to 2 pm.

Our show held last year in Augusta, Maine was a huge hit (watch video from last year’s event).  This year’s event promises to be just as fantastic.  We will have hundreds of new and gently used bridal gowns, prom dresses, and evening wear.  Staff at the store have also been busy gathering great accessories like shoes, jewelry, pashmina shawls, veils, and lots more.

We will be giving away great prizes all morning and we will also have several wedding and special event professionals on hand.  Many thanks to our sponsors who are helping to make this event possible: Utlimate Boutique, Detailed Photography, Under the Veil Boutique, Merchants Motors, Odyssey Rides Limo Service, and Chalifours Florist.

Check out some photos from last year’s event: