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Goodwill Southern California accepting donations for fire victims

(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 18, 2008 ) Los Angeles, Calif., – Goodwill Southern California (GSC) is partnering for a consecutive second year with the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles (ARCGLA) to accept gently used clothing and household items to assist victims of recent wildfires.

The American Red Cross, not designed to accept individual donations of items for emergency relief, partners with other community agencies and organizations such as Goodwill to accommodate individuals requesting to donate material items. The value of the donation translates into a free voucher, assigned through the American Red Cross. Voucher recipients are given the freedom and dignity to shop with the voucher at any Goodwill Southern California store allowing a wider choice in selection and also more time to shop at his or her convenience.

“While Goodwill is not a relief organization, many individuals may wish to contribute used items to help those who have been affected by the recent fires.” states Doug Barr president and CEO of Goodwill Southern California. “We are glad to continue our partnership with the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles to assist our local communities in times of need.”

To donate items for relief efforts, please go to any one of Goodwill Southern CaliforniaÂ’s 100 plus locations located throughout Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans), Riverside and San Bernardino counties. You can find GSCÂ’s locations by visiting www.goodwillsocal.org or by calling the toll-free number (888) 4-GOODWILL and pressing the number one.

Free vouchers to receive donated items will be assigned by American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles. You may contact American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or by visiting www.redcrossla.org.

For more information on community partnerships with Goodwill, please contact community relations manager Christianne Ray at (323) 539-2095.

About Goodwill Southern California
Since 1916, Goodwill has been turning donations and retail purchases into good jobs that have led to brighter futures for thousands of people with disabilities and vocational challenges.

More than 31,000 people benefit from GoodwillÂ’s education, job training and employment placement programs each year. GSC operates 55 retail stores, 40 attended donation centers, three campuses and 21 service locations in the Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans Ave.), Riverside and San Bernardino counties. For more information about Goodwill and its programs, please call
1 (888) 4-GOODWILL or visit www.goodwillsocal.org.

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Media Contacts:
Christianne Ray, Goodwill Southern California, 323.539.2095 or cray@goodwillsocal.org
Nicholas Samaniego, American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles, 310.445.2653 or samaniegon@arcla.org

Goodwill Southern California
Christianne Ray
323.539.2095
cray@goodwillsocal.org

Source: EmailWire.com

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