GOODWILL OPENS 20th RETAIL STORE
Over 300 Shoppers Wait for Doors to Open!

(April 7, 2008- Anaheim, CA) On Friday, April 4, 2008 Goodwill of Orange County celebrated the grand opening of its 20th retail store at 3021 W. Lincoln in Anaheim. Located on Beach and Lincoln Boulevard, this new site which formerly operated as a Good Guys store, is the second Goodwill store located in Anaheim. The event was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony amid a long line of 300 eager shoppers waiting for the doors to open. Regional business leaders, members of the media and a number of Goodwill executives were on hand to help celebrate the momentous occasion.

According to Anne Martin, Vice President, Operations and Sales for Goodwill Orange County, despite a downturn in the economy Goodwill of Orange County retail stores have enjoyed better than expected sales for the first quarter. This increase supports Goodwill’s mission to provide employment opportunities as well as enhancing its programs and services.

“Goodwill stores are widely known as terrific places to buy, but the additional discounts were certainly a motivating force in getting people up and about-- at 7:30 this morning the line was already wrapping around the building. By 8:45 the line extended to the end of the shopping center thanks to the three-day grand opening discounts,” said Martin.

Goodwill of Orange County, now in its 84th year, has provided thousands of people with disabilities and other barriers the opportunity to achieve their highest levels of personal and economic independence through competitive employment. The nonprofit organization’s programs assist individuals with work and social abilities, cultural and language skills and to help them succeed at home, at school and in the workplace.

For more information about Goodwill stores and 30 donation centers located throughout the county or Goodwill of Orange County’s education, training and employment programs and services, please contact Katherine Ransom, Communications Manager at (714) 547-6308 ext. 308 or katheriner@ocgoodwill.org

Information may also be found at www.ocgoodwill.org

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