NEWS RELEASE 
For Immediate Release
October 3, 2011
Goodwill Announces the Return of the Ghoulwill Ball
The Second Annual Ghoulwill Ball benefits Goodwill’s Supported Employment Services
Portland – Goodwill Industries of Northern New England announces the second annual Ghoulwill Ball at Port City Music Hall in Portland on Saturday, October 22, from 7-11 pm. The fundraising event will benefit Goodwill’s Supported Employment Services, which provides adults with disabilities the support they need to keep their jobs. Alice Webb and Kathy Towle are two individuals who have benefited from Goodwill’s services. Read their success stories on Goodwill’s website.
Tickets for the Ghoulwill Ball are now available now at www.goodwillnne.org/ghoulwill.
The Ghoulwill Ball is an opportunity for guests to dress in their Halloween best. The costume contest will offer up the following prizes:
- Most Creative Use of Goodwill Finds: $250
- Best Group Theme: $250
- People’s Choice: $250
- Grand Prize: $500
The event features live music from The Waiters, dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Bring your Goodwill receipt that shows you purchased part, or all of your costume at Goodwill, and you will be entered into a raffle for a $100 Goodwill gift card. A photo booth, fortune teller and other surprises rounds out an evening of spooktacular fun. See photos from last year’s event on our Facebook page.
*ASL interpreters will be present.
For costume ideas, visit Goodwill’s website, www.goodwillnne.org/halloween
Tickets are $25 each, two for $40. Tickets are available online at www.goodwillnne.org/GhoulwillBall
Lead Sponsors of the 2011 Ghoulwill Ball:
- Bailey Sign
- Clark Insurance
- Gorham Savings Bank
- Healey & Associates
- Pro-Search
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Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has a 78-year history of providing innovative services that eliminate barriers to opportunity and help people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work. We serve individuals through job training and placement, career counseling, family strengthening services, youth employment opportunities, brain injury programs, and other community support services for people with disabilities. Our programs are funded by revenue from our 26 retail stores, grants, fees, and financial gifts. Please visit www.goodwillnne.org for more information.
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Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications Manager
michelle.smith@goodwillnne.org
(207) 699-0724
Cell: (207) 239-7225
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