NEWS RELEASE (January 28, 2019) — Due to the severe cold weather conditions expected, Goodwill of the Heartland will NOT be accepting donations at any of its 17 stores from Tuesday, January 29 at 7PM through Thursday, January 31 at 9AM. For a list of locations affected, please visit www.goodwillheartland.org. Stores will still be open for shopping during this time. The organization values the safety of its employees, customers and donors and appreciates the flexibility of the public during this stretch of hazardous winter weather. Stores will resume accepting donations when they open for business on Thursday, January 31 at 9AM.
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About Goodwill of the Heartland
The mission of Goodwill of the Heartland is to advance the social and economic well-being of people who experience barriers to independence. Goodwill offers life and job skill development, work experience, job placement assistance, day habilitation, supported community living, workforce services to employers and contract manufacturing, assembly and packaging. Last year Goodwill provided over 17,000 services to people with barriers in its 19-county service area. For more information, including retail, donation and service locations, please visit www.goodwillheartland.org or call toll free 1-866-466-7881.
