Each year, Portland Buy Local, which supports independent local businesses and non-profit organizations to build community economic strength,  hosts the Indie Biz Awards.  The awards recognize businesses and organizations that have had a great impact on Greater Portland and the State of Maine.

Goodwill was nominated in the “Portland Totem” category, which recognizes local businesses or organizations that have a long history in the community.  Thanks, Portland!

Goodwill has been in Portland for more than 75 years, so we are very excited to be nominated!

We hope you can take the time to vote for us and other businesses that you believe have made an impact on our communities.  Please Vote at Portland Buy Local by May 15.

Do you want to find out who won?  Come join us at the Indie Biz Awards on Wednesday, May 20, from 6 to 9 pm at Empire Dine and Dance on Congress Street in Portland.

Many thanks for your continued support!

From now until December 24, you can drop off donations for Goodwill at 15 different local businesses in Portland. Goodwill is partnering with Portland Buy Local for their “Buy Local, Give Local” campaign.

Please spread the word so people know to bring their donations when they do their holiday shopping! Please also consider shopping at these local business as a thank you for their support of Goodwill. Portland Buy Local is an organization dedicated to educating the community about the benefits of shopping at local businesses and giving to local non-profits. Goodwill has been a Sustaining Member since 2008.

You Can Drop off Donations at these Local Businesses:

Aikido of Maine

Casco Bay Frames

Clay City Redux

Corduroy Surf Boutique
(Receive a $5 gift card when you bring in a donation!)

David Munster’s TV

Dodge the Florist

Ferdinand

Longfellow Books

L.T.’s, Inc.

North Star Music Cafe

Planet Dog

Portmanteau

Rosemont Floral

Tsunami Tattoo

Videoport

Do you work in downtown Portland, Maine?  Tomorrow is your lucky day!  Portland’s Downtown District and Portland Buy Local have teamed up to bring back Downtown Worker Appreciation Day.  From 7:30-9:30 am, you can stop by three different locations and pick up some free coffee and treats donated by local businesses.  You can also pick up a free goodie bag (keep an eye out for the reusable Goodwill bags!) containing coupons and discounts at local stores.

When: Thursday, October 23, 7:30-9:30 am

Where:
Lobsterman’s Park — Middle & Temple Streets
Portland Museum of Art —Outside at Free & High Streets
Monument Square —Congress & Federal Streets

Come visit Goodwill at the Monument Square location!  Hope to see everyone there.