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Enter to Win One of 300 New Backpacks!
For the fourth year in a row, Goodwill Central Coast is helping families prepare for the upcoming school year by giving away 300 backpacks filled with school essentials—100 each in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties. Each backpack includes core school supplies to help students head into the classroom with confidence.
In Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, the campaign is being promoted in partnership with Entravision Communications, including Spanish-language television station KSMS-TV and radio stations KLOK-FM and KSES-FM.
In San Luis Obispo County, Goodwill is working with Wild 106.1 (KWWV-FM) to promote the backpack giveaway and connect with local listeners.
The initiative is part of Goodwill’s mission to create brighter futures by supporting education and opportunity across the Central Coast.
The #ThriftedTreasures Challenge
Discover sustainable style with the #ThriftedTreasures Challenge at Goodwill Central Coast! This initiative invites you to find and personalize unique thrifted items.
By sharing your unique finds and creative upcycles on social media with the hashtag, you become part of a wider community of eco-conscious fashion enthusiasts. This campaign not only celebrates individual style but also encourages a cycle of generosity through the act of donating.
Let your style tell a story of environmental care and community support, and encourage others to join in by sharing their own #ThriftedTreasures!
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660 employees, 13877 local job services provided, 14000000 in local wages, taxes, benefits, 12000 tons diverted from local landfills
