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Enter to Win 100 of 300 New Backpacks!
Goodwill Central Coast is bringing back its popular backpack giveaway to support students in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties. A total of 300 brand-new backpacks will be distributed, with 100 lucky winners receiving backpacks filled with essential school supplies and featuring popular characters to help students kick off the school year right.
To enter, click on your local radio station below:
KLOK-FM or KSES-FM if you’re in Monterey or Santa Cruz Counties
Wild 106.1 (KWWV-FM) if you’re in San Luis Obispo County
This campaign is being promoted in partnership with Entravision Communications, including KSMS-TV, and is part of Goodwill’s mission to build brighter futures through 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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Our 14 retail stores and two outlets reach across three counties (Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo) as a network of opportunity for savvy shoppers whose purchases help fuel economic self-sufficiency for others.
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Goodwill creates opportunities for job seekers as well as local employers who want to help motivated residents achieve their fullest potential through the power of work. Discover how our free employment services can have a profound effect on communities.
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We offer free employment services, putting all our resources behind your search to find a meaningful, rewarding job that complements your abilities and interests. Our assistance extends beyond our Career Centers into subsidized job placement, financial counseling, tax preparation and more.
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About Us
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DIY Summer Projects That Inspire Creativity and Community Impact
Summer DIY Projects Start at Goodwill: Affordable Ideas That Support Your Community Summer offers the perfect opportunity to step outside, get creative, and take on hands-on projects that bring joy,
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Summer of Support
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Our Local Impact
660 employees, 13877 local job services provided, 14000000 in local wages, taxes, benefits, 12000 tons diverted from local landfills
