FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2017
Goodwill® Hosts Live Radio Remote
Lincoln, NE—Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. is hosting a live radio remote with Matt McKay from KFRX 106.3 on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vine Street Location, 4555 Vine Street, Lincoln, Neb., 68503.
This is an opportunity for the community to meet and learn more about the partner agencies Goodwill works with. Donations to Goodwill help fund employment programs for individuals who face barriers to employment. Donations to Goodwill also help fund other organizations’ employment programs, including Heartland Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lincoln Literacy, Community Justice Center and YWCA Job Outfitters. Representatives from all of Goodwill’s partner agencies will be in attendance and will have segments on the radio with Matt.
“We are thrilled to share this event with the public,” said Molly Deaver, Communications Coordinator for Goodwill. “Not only is it a time to bring out the family for a fun afternoon, but it’s a great time to hear from our program leaders about the awesome work they do because of funding from Goodwill.”
The event will also include free Boss’s Pizza, face painting for kids, and the chance to win prizes from these local businesses: Escape Room, Defy Gravity, Raising Canes, Lincoln Children’s Museum, Ace Hardware, Mellow Mushroom, Olive Garden, the Lincoln Stars Hockey, Yogurtini, Upstream Brewing Company, SouthPointe Pavilions, Corky Canvas, Lost in Fun, Outback Steakhouse, Sun Valley Lanes, Blue Sushi, Papa John’s, Taco John’s Jimmy John’s and more. The 10 for $10 Clothing Sale will also be happening, that means up to 10 pieces of clothing for only $10. Clothing with yellow tags and housewares with blue tags will be 50% off at all Lincoln and York Goodwill locations!
About Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc.
Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. is a not-for-profit with a mission of willing workers employed and community resources maximized. Goodwill serves the Lincoln community through programs that train individuals with barriers to employment and help them find paying work. Additionally, Goodwill contributes to ecological balance through massive recycling efforts of unsaleable textiles and other products.The community can support Goodwill all year long by donating their gently-used items, shopping at Goodwill Stores and making tax-deductble financial donations. Revenue for Goodwill comes from a variety of sources. The sale of donated goods remains the greatest source of funding for programs Goodwill provides. Learn more at www.lincolngoodwill.org.
Contact
Molly Deaver, Communications Coordinator
Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc.
(402) 438-2022 ext. 118
molly@lincolngoodwill.org
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