Goodwill Store...now organized by clothing size!

On a recent trip to one of the local Goodwill stores I was delighted to see that they are now organizing their clothes for sale by size.

Believe it or now, this is a new thing for our local Goodwill store.

This will make it more likely that shoppers will find something to buy.

If you haven't shopped at a Goodwill store lately, now is the time to shop.

Coffee mug available for sale at a local Goodwill store.

Our local stores are located at:

2531 N DIRKSEN PKWY
SPRINGFIELD,IL 62702
(217) 793-3113

815 N 11TH ST
SPRINGFIELD,IL 62702
(217) 793-3113

420 N MAIN PLZ
CHATHAM,IL 62629
(217) 483-5818

Coming soon in the former K's location
2001 Wabash
Springfield, IL

Above: another unique item available at the North side Goodwill.

Update May 22, 2008 : The Dirksen Parkway Goodwill store has recently expanded.
Be sure to check out the HUGE new room of sale items.

MARCH 27, 2008 Whatís in store

Once-troubled Goodwill plans big changes in coming weeks

www.illinoistimes.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A7435


The teen page in the local paper ran a couple articles regarding thrift shopping.

Teens say thrifty stuff is nifty

By NANCY LIN
VOICE CORRESPONDENT

www.sj-r.com/voice/story.asp?SID=6511

Treasure Hunt

Published Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Thrift shopping proves the old adage that one man’s trash is another’s treasure.

But, we wondered, how easy is it to find that treasure?

We sent three Voice staffers out on the town with $10 apiece. Their assignment: Visit any thrift store they liked to find their “treasure” while staying within a budget.

www.sj-r.com/voice/story.asp?SID=6508

The SJ-R also published a list of local thrift stores which included...

Avenue Thrift Shop 719 W. Jefferson St.

Best Value Thrift Shop 1650 W.Wabash Ave.

The Cedar Chest (two locations)
3001 W. White Oaks Drive
130 S. John-Silo Center,Rochester

Hope Thrift Center 1800 S. Dirksen Parkway

Plato’s Closet (buy and sell) 3203 S. Veterans Parkway

The Salvation Army 1762 West Wabash Ave.

Sojourn’s Westside Fashions 2815 West White Oaks Drive

The Clothing Rack 271 S. Sherman Blvd., Sherman

Handy links

www.goodwill.org

Goodwill now has an auction site.
www.shopgoodwill.com

Goodwill Industries info (Wikipedia)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodwill_Industries

Habitat for Humanity store photos

Springfield's Overflow Shelter fundraiser

Mayor Tim Davlin today announced that City Water, Light and Power and Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries will jointly participate in the “Hand Up” program which will offer CWLP delinquent customers an opportunity to earn money toward the payment of their utility bills.
www.springfield.il.us/RELEASES/2007%20Releases/HandUp.htm

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Cross country bicyclist pedals to Springfield
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Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos
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The Pizza Machine
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Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Ryan O'Malley and the Chicago Cubs
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2005 Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos

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Illinois Products Expo photos

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