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Santa’s Anonymous and Goodwill
With a history spanning more than six decades, 630 CHED Santas Anonymous is an Edmonton tradition. It brings together generations of volunteers, donors, and recipients, united in their goal of delivering a brand new present to every child in need.
On Saturday December 12th, Team Goodwill was proud to be a part of Edmonton’s 630 CHED Santas Anonymous toy drive. Each year, Santas Anonymous collects, sorts, packages, and delivers toys to over 20,000 local children every year.
In a year where the world could use some GOODness, Goodwillians were proud to support, give back to the community who has given us so much, and lend our time, talent and cheer to the Christmas spirit in 2020.
On behalf of Santa’s Anonymous and the thousands of children so impacted by the volunteer effort on December 12th, thank you to the Goodwill team! You worked so hard, with team spirit during Delivery Day as we together touched the lives of so many.
– Dale Monaghan, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Alberta
Goodwill stands out for its important work year round in creating dignity and joy for so many across Alberta. This spirit stood out once again as Team Goodwill stepped forward during such a time of need and opportunity to make such a difference. Thank you Goodwill.
– Dale Monaghan, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Alberta
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Staying organized (and sane!) this holiday season!
Tips and Tricks from a Professional Organizer
What is Functional Spaces?
The 2020 holiday season is here at last! A bright and glittering spot in a year that has challenged us. Even if in-person gatherings may look a little different this year, most of us have opted in for as much decorating and gift-giving as possible.
As we bring new items into our homes, this is a fantastic time to declutter what we no longer use and organize the belongings we do. We want to optimize the sense of peace during the holiday season.
Realistic Goals
The first step is setting a goal and being realistic with the time frame. Tackle your home, room by room. Taking it all on at once will only overwhelm and discourage you.
Which room do you envision being the centre of the holidays – is it preparing food together in the kitchen? Or maybe gathering around the living area with music or games? Start there.
If you feel short on time (maybe your work is busiest at this time of the year), just set a timer and do a two-hour declutter session on a Saturday morning. Make that goal small and doable, such as the entryway or a linen closet. Do your best to stay focused on the area you choose so you can enjoy the sense of accomplishment when you achieve your goal!
Consider moving non-essential or out-of-season items – summer clothing or extra books, for example – into garage or basement storage so that they’re tucked out of the way during the holiday season.
A box of Christmas ornaments on a green cloth Storing Items
When you’re storing items, stash them in appropriate bins and, most importantly, label them. Kids’ toys or extra books can likely go in clear containers, while things you want to keep private can go in opaque or solid-coloured bins. Not all bins are created equal.
Goodwill
What do you do with the stuff you no longer need but is in good usable condition? Bring it to your local Goodwill donation centre! Goodwill is a community-driven non-profit that, in 2019 alone, diverted nearly 16 million kilograms of waste from landfills. Your items get a second life, we help strengthen our communities by creating employment for Albertans with disabilities.
Happy organizing, everyone! Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season.
-Mélanie xo (From Functional Spaces)
“It’s not about perfection; it’s about progress!”
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UPDATED Store Hours
To help curb the spread of COVID-19 and keeping in mind the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, shoppers, donors and partners, we are reducing the retail hours of operation.
Hours Change
Stores will open at 10am and close at 7pm right across the province effective immediately.
This is an important step to protect those who matter most to us, both mentally and physically. COVID-19 is a real threat to our community and we must do our part to help those most vulnerable.
Thank you so much for helping our organization through this difficult time. Our shoppers, donors and Albertans everywhere continue to make a difference in the lives of so many. Helping those with disabilities find and gain meaningful employment.
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Give the GOOD
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Give the GOOD on Giveback Tuesday
Edmonton AB (November 30, 2020) – Sometimes things just don’t go to plan. This sums up 2020 in a single sentence. Like other organizations throughout the world, we have had to adjust, maneuver and change. This has been the case for our retail stores, donation centres and our programs to help those with a disability to find meaningful employment.
December 1st, 2020 is Giveback Tuesday and once again our organization had to pivot from our original plans. Goodwill was planning on rolling out the blue carpet to greet our donors with a custom song from local musicians and creating a celebratory day for the thousands of Albertans who support Goodwill with their generosity.
With COVID-19 mandates in place from the Provincial Government, the health and well-being of our staff members, shoppers and donors are at the forefront. This celebration would not have been appropriate as health and safety come first.
For Giveback Tuesday we are still honouring those who support our mission by doing something a bit different!
Goodwill Round UP
We have started a program for those who would like to support our mission even more so with Goodwill Round UP.
At checkout, you have the opportunity to Round UP your purchase to the nearest dollar.
Every cent you donate through our Round UP program will go directly towards our mission. This adds to the 89 cents of every dollar you’ve already donated by shopping in our stores. This means more resources to help Albertans with disabilities train; find; and gain, meaningful employment.
Give the GOOD
We are also looking for ten lucky individuals who have the chance to receive Thank You packages from Goodwill for supporting our organization this time of the year. We want you to help “Give the GOOD” by nominating your friend, neighbour or family member for this wonderful package with amazing items inside!
Simply go online by visiting our Facebook page or Instagram page and tell us why the person you nominate should receive this great package. We’ll take care of the rest!
While we are a recipient of Giveback Tuesday, we are giving back to everyone who has supported us in 2020.
Since 1963, Goodwill has been changing lives for the better through the power of work and the dignity and of a job.
For more on Give the GOOD for Giveback Tuesday please visit our website and our Instagram and Facebook pages.
For further media inquiries about Goodwill Industries of Alberta please contact:
Doug Roxburgh
Manager of Brand Integrity and Marketing
Goodwill Industries of Alberta
#178, 3803 Calgary Trail NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6J 5M8
Telephone: 780-944-1414 Extension 81043
Cell: 587-778-0324
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Goodwill Round UP
There’s something new coming to a Goodwill near you!
Every time you shop at your local Goodwill, you have the chance to make a difference and now it’s easier than ever to help Albertans with disabilities find purposeful employment.
Introducing: Goodwill Round UP!
At checkout, you will have the opportunity to Round UP your purchase to the nearest dollar, but you might be wondering; “where will that extra money go?”
GREAT QUESTION!
Every cent you donate through our Round UP program will go directly towards our mission. This adds to the 89 cent of every dollar you’ve already donated by shopping in our stores. This means more resources to help Albertans with disabilities train; find; and gain, meaningful employment in our community.
At Goodwill, your CHANGE will CHANGE a life!
FAQ
- What is the Goodwill Round UP program?
- Our Round Up program is a way for shoppers to help enhance Goodwill’s mission of helping those with disabilities to find and gain meaningful employment.
- How do I Round UP?
- You can either “Round UP” your purchase to the nearest dollar or donate a set amount that you desire. All of these options will be available to you at the check-out.
- How does my change help?
- At Goodwill89, cents of every dollar you spend at our stores directly funds our mission of helping those with barriers to get into the workforce. Under Round UP, 100% of the proceeds goes directly to our programs.
- What programs do you have for these services?
- Goodwill is proud to be one of the largest employers of people with disabilities in the province, with nearly 30% of over 700 staff members having a self-disclosed disability. Goodwill also has a Career Connections Program, where individuals with disabilities are able to train and prepare to find the right career opportunity; either in Goodwill or with a partner organization, striving for long-term success.
- Aren’t I helping just by shopping?
- Yes! You absolutely are and we couldn’t thank you enough for your support! Having said this, your extra generosity will go the extra mile to create a purpose and strengthen your community by helping more people overcome barriers to employment.
- Where can I learn about how my change is being used?
- You can visit our website at goodwill.ab.ca to read about our programs, services and our mission. You can also contact us at marketing@goodwill.ab.ca or 780-944-1414.
- Great, how can I start contributing today?
- You can start by visiting your nearest Goodwill, by finding that one-of-a-kind item that fits perfectly in your wardrobe or household. Visit https://www.goodwill.ab.ca/thrift-store-locations/ to find one near you!
- What is the Goodwill Round UP program?
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Thank You For Making a Difference!
Since 1963, Goodwill has been making a positive impact by changing lives for the better, through the power of work and the dignity of a job.
Thank you to our shoppers, as your dollars provide purpose and employment to Albertans with disabilities.
Thank you to our donors, as your support helps the environment and changes lives for the better.
And Thank you to all Albertans as You stepped up for the GOOD of our community this year.
Together, we will continue to strengthen our province.
To show our appreciation and as a thank you to our shoppers and donors, we are excited to offer an opportunity WIN a luxurious 2-night stay in the beautiful Rocky Mountains!
When you visit a store in the Edmonton and surrounding areas, enter for a chance to win a 2-night stay at the gorgeous Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge! When you visit a store in Calgary and surrounding areas, enter to win a 2-night stay at the picturesque Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise!
We couldn’t have provided this Alberta staycation without our partners at the Fairmont.
The fun won’t end there, because throughout November and December, we’ll be saying thank you in our own unique GOODWILL way, because your contributions have helped further our mission of helping those with disabilities get back into the workforce, finding the right job, for the right person.
Some things to consider about your contributions:
• You helped send 167 Albertans through our Path to Employment.
• You’ve contributed to the more than 500,000 donations we received this past year.
• Through recycling and re-purposing we have diverted about 16million kilograms from landfills annually.
• 89.2 cents of every dollar you spent was reinvested into Goodwill’s mission.Together we are changing lives for the better, strengthening families and communities through the power of work and the dignity of a job.
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Arctic Narwhal Tusk donated to Goodwill finds permanent educational home at the Arctic Institute of North America at the University of Calgary
Calgary, AB (October 20, 2020) – Since 1963, Goodwill Industries of Alberta has been thankful to many supporters, from shoppers to donors, to volunteers. Throughout the years, our organization has received many unique donations to support our mission of helping those with disabilities through the power of work.
Last month, was no exception, as a generous donor donated something so unique and rare, we knew that it had have a home where it would be well represented within the community. It was an ivory tusk from a Narwhal whale in Canada’s Arctic regions.
Photograph Courtesy of Hesam Rezaei The tusk came with hunting tag that dates back to 1978 and is about 24 inches in length. For centuries in Inuit communities, narwhals have provided food for those in the Arctic and have supplied materials for day-to-day living. The narwhal hunt is significant as it provides both food and income, particularly in isolated Arctic communities, where employment opportunities are very scarce for families involved in hunting. Items like these are a fundamental part of Indigenous Culture and History and must be preserved.
As a social enterprise, we are thankful of the donation to help the betterment of our community in Alberta, and are looking to honour the tusk’s cultural significance. After speaking with multiple local organizations, Goodwill is pleased to announce that the tusk will be given to the Arctic Institute of North America, located at the University of Calgary, who is committed to preserving the tusk’s historical and cultural integrity.
“This is a way to create an educational opportunity in our community based on historical, environmental, and cultural significance. We are proud to work with the Arctic Institute of North America to feature higher learnings of what the Narwhal means to those living in the Arctic.” says Goodwill Industries of Alberta CEO Dale Monaghan.
Photograph Courtesy of Jim Wells, Postmedia The artifact will create a better learning opportunity about this history of our great white North.
“Narwhals are a Canadian treasure! They are a highly intelligent small whale species which only exists in the Arctic, and considerably more than half the existing number of animals (estimated at ~120,000 adult animals by the IUCN Redlist) are found in Canadian waters.” Says Dr. Sandie Black, Associate Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Head Veterinary at the Calgary Zoo. “In Canada, our collective actions in managing Arctic development sustainably, and in safeguarding the marine Arctic will determine their future.”
A hand-off of the Narwhal tusk will take place in a closed celebration, as both organizations continue to practice safe measures during COVID-19.
For additional media coverage please see:
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Throw ‘n’ Go Calgary
What happens to the clothing and textiles brought to the City of Calgary Throw ‘n’ Go?
Clothing and textiles are donated, reused or recycled depending on their condition. Any reusable clothing is sent for resale to retailers internationally. If the item isn’t reusable, it will be recycled instead. Textile recyclers turn old clothing, shoes, linens and fabrics into new products. Materials are sorted, cleaned and can be turned into wiping rags or shredded down for upholstery stuffing or fiber recycling.
All dropped-off clothing and textiles are organized by Goodwill Alberta.
Please note that Goodwill does not offer textile recycling bins at any other locations in Calgary. However, you can take clothing and shoes to a Goodwill store for donation and recycling as well.
Is there a list of recyclable clothing, shoes and textiles?
Yes. The City of Calgary Throw ‘N’ Go bins accept a variety of textiles including:
- Clothing (shirts, dresses, pants, underwear, sweaters)
- Outerwear (e.g. coats and jackets)
- Shoes and footwear (sandals, sneakers, runners, dress shoes, heels)
- Purses, backpacks, wallets, and belts
- Household linens (e.g. bedding, towels, curtains, pillows, tea towels, duvets and blankets)
- Reusable shopping bags (e.g. cloth grocery store bags, Lululemon bags)
- Burlap bags (coffee or rice)
- Underwear, bras and hosiery
- Accessories like hats, mittens and scarves
- Cleaning cloths, rags, and scrap fabric (ensure cleaning fabrics are laundered first)
- Carry-on sized luggage, suitcases and duffel bags (these bags must fit in textile bin otherwise please take to a Goodwill thrift store or donation centre.
How do I prepare clothes for recycling?
- Even if the material is ripped or damaged, make sure that all clothing and fabrics are clean before bringing in for recycling.
- Place items inside a bag before dropping off at the City of Calgary landfill Throw ’n’ Go. This helps keeps the clothing dry and makes it easier to collect.
- If you bring other garbage in your load, landfill charges will apply.
For more information please visit the City of Calgary.
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Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recognize businesses/organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and contribution to their community while having developed business acumen & management practices to ensure long term sustainability.
The stakes were very high and the competition was fierce in each of the 13 categories. All 269 of this year’s submissions exemplified business excellence.
Goodwill Industries of Alberta is proud to be nominated for this year’s Diversity Award of Distinction.
The Diversity Award of Distinction recognizes an inclusive business/ organization which demonstrates best practices in recognizing and appreciating diversity so that employees, clients, customers and others are respected and valued as unique individuals. Inclusion is the act of creating a work environment of hiring and staff development practices in which all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued, and able to fully participate in the organization’s mission and business performance.
The winner’s of the awards will be announced in a live (virtual) presentation on Friday, October 9th.
To date, over 300 companies have been named Alberta Business Award of Distinction recipients. There are currently 13 diverse award categories, with an additional Alberta’s Best of Business Award.
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DEAM
Goodwill Industries of Alberta has first handily seen the impact of inclusive employment, the power of a job and the dignity of a job on the lives of Albertans with disabilities. Our Career Connections Team, supports people with disabilities in locating employment or volunteer opportunities in their communities. Individuals are assisted with identifying their employment goals, employment preparation, job search and employment coaching.
As one of Alberta’s largest employers of people with disabilities, Goodwill is proud to be a supporter of DEAM and its month-long activities throughout Alberta. Taking place each October nationally and provincially, Disability Employment Awareness Month or simply known as DEAM, is a campaign and event that works to promote inclusion within the job market for people with disabilities. DEAM raises awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities while celebrating the impact and contributions of these workers.
There are many opportunities to participate and celebrate DEAM! Due to COVID restrictions, many events listed below are being offered virtually – and anyone can attend. Check out the opportunities in your area:
Calgary
Friday October 2nd: Calgary DEAM Kickoff/Proclamation – Online Option Available (info to be posted on website)
Tuesday October 6th: DEAM Calgary Employer and Self Advocate Panel @ Prairie Dog Brewery 2:00-3:00 pm – LIVE Stream link found here
Tuesday October 13th: MentorAbility Industry Information Session, Careers in Animal Care 1:00 – 2:00pm – Link available here
Edmonton
Thursday October 1st: Edmonton “Bringing DEAM together during COVID-19” virtual kick off – LIVE Stream found here
Tuesday October 13th: MentorAbility Industry Information Session, Careers in Animal Care 1:00 – 2:00pm
Tuesday October 20th: DEAM Business Champions Network Panel discussion 1:00 -2:15 pm
Tuesday October 27th: Mentorability virtual session 9-10 am, Celebrating DEAM and National Mentoring Day
For more information on Calgary’s DEAM Celebrations, please visit: http://www.calgaryemploymentfirst.ca/deam/
For more information on Edmonton’s DEAM Celebrations, please visit: https://pdconnection.org/disability-employment-awareness-month-deam/
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Goodwill Pop-Up Shop 2020
The summer of 2020 has been…different. Rules and restrictions are in place for mass gatherings, social distancing measures are instituted to ensure disease isn’t transmitted easily, while there is hand sanitizer on every corner. This will be a story our children and our children’s children will hear for ages, on how the world changed. Street markets across Alberta had to shift priorities and Goodwill had to pause and reflect to assess how we could build on the success of 2019, with our Goodwill Pop-Up Shop.
Well, we found a way! While we didn’t participate in as may markets this year, we partnered with two street markets in Edmonton late in August, bringing the best of the Goodwill finds directly to you.
On Saturday August 22nd, we set up on 104th Street in Edmonton for the Al Fresco on 4th market. This market is a way for people to discover the new, vibrant outdoor market filled with extended patios, various food trucks, and retail vendors for the family to enjoy in the sun.
It was here, where we introduced new and upcycled Goodwill items, that many people have never seen before. These included our upcycled tea-cup candles, cleaning cloths and a brand new table top that was repaired at Goodwill in our Repair for Good program. The day was a hit, where our staff fielded many questions to our garments, to these amazing items we have been able to keep out of the landfill.
From 104th Street, we made our way West to the 124th Grand Market on 124th Street. The sun was shining, music was playing and people were out enjoying the late afternoon. We were ready to showcase some high-end unique donations that were ready to generate revenue for our mission of helping people with disabilities to find and gain meaningful employment. This market serves the community with quality, locally farmed and focused products, supporting growth of burgeoning businesses and entrepreneurs. We are proud to showcase the locally donated items that can be turned into new fixtures for your home.
While this was a small step compared to the year prior, 2021 will be full steam ahead, as we look to participate in more markets, supporting emerging business leaders, our local community and most of all our mission.
Courtesy of Doug Roxburgh
Goodwill Industries of Alberta Contributor
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Recap: Goodwill’s LIVE Virtual Fashion Show
After adapting to the restrictions and guidelines regarding public safety in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Goodwill had to be creative and innovative when it came to hosting events this year. With the help of Zoom, Goodwill’s first-ever Live Virtual Fashion Show was a smashing success! Local thrift experts from across the province turned their houses into catwalks while people from all over the world tuned in.
Jocy McCormack, who goes by the instagram handle ojoshi, describes her style as laid back and hip, utilizing bold statement pieces and accessories to make her outfits pop. The thrifting experts purchased and styled thrifted outfits found Goodwill stores from around the province. Bringing their own unique style and flare, looks ranged from eclectic casual streetwear to 90’s glam with touches of feminine accents. The experts also shared their tips and tricks on how they style and shop for items at Goodwill. Described as “feel good” fashion, people shop thrift for different personal reasons, including supporting the social greater good, like Goodwill’s mission of helping Albertans with disabilities to find and gain meaningful employment, as well as to shift towards sustainable fashion.
Mel Mathison of @YYCthriftguide on instagram focuses on sustainable fashion – vowing to purchase and reuse thrifted and used clothing for an entire 366! She shared more details about her adventure of #NoNewClothes during the show below Thrifting expert Mel (who can be found at @ThriftyYYC on Instagram) is so committed to sustainability that the Mom is not purchasing new clothing for an entire 366 days! Instead Mel is focused on shopping for thrifted and used pieces, utilizing pieces already in existence within her closet to create new outfits every day.
For Sydney, Goodwill is one of her favourite places to shop not only because of the value in prices but in supporting Goodwill’s mission of helping Albertans with disabilities find and gain meaningful employment. The teen herself has cerebral palsy and is honoured to be an advocate for persons with disabilities.
While there is a stigma that thrifted clothes can be unstylish, viewers left the show inspired to create their own thrifted outfits and to head to their local Goodwill to shop thrifted, “feel good” fashion.
For those who missed the live show, a recorded version can be found and viewed below.
With the success of the first ever virtual fashion and viewers requesting for more, Goodwill is pleased to announce that another virtual show is in the works – stay tuned for more details! Hint: It’ll be holiday themed!
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Health and Safety Within Goodwill Store
Since 1963, Goodwill Industries of Alberta has been a leader in changing lives for the better, strengthening families and communities through the power of work and the dignity of a job. We pride ourselves on converting donations to tremendous opportunity for Albertans with disabilities through our award winning social enterprise. Through our Community Connections employment program, we have been highly successful in partnering with companies and organizations to create employment in the community with these partners. We do all of this with a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability ensuring the opportunities we create and generate today do not impair opportunity for future generations, and our planet.
Facemasks
Health and well-being within Goodwill Stores Aligning with best practices and playing our part to support a healthy, vibrant and safe community, beginning IMMEDIATELY, Goodwill Industries of Alberta is aligning with provincial governments, as health services are requiring that facemasks are to be worn in all public spaces.
This means that in accordance with Provincial Government Health Guidelines, all shoppers in Alberta must wear a facemask upon entering Goodwill stores.
Provincial Government Mandate We embrace this opportunity to protect the health and well-being of everyone at Goodwill, including all of our valued team members, volunteers, donors and shoppers. There will be challenges moving forward with this, though we are committed to uphold expectations from a health and safety perspective, protecting those who are most vulnerable.
How to wear a mask Store and Donation Hours Changed
Store and Donation Hours Change Please note the following changes to store hours:
All thrift retail stores in Alberta will now operate from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. until further notice*
*Exceptions include:
The Edmonton Impact Centre (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Whyte Avenue in Edmonton (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Spruce Grove (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Stand-alone Donation Centres hours remain 10 a.m. – 5p.m.
The following Donation Centre attached to retail stores will operate 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Grande Prairie
Edmonton – Manning Crossing & Westview (Stony Plain Road)
Calgary – Chinook (Macleod Road) & Varsity (Shaganappi Village)Store Policies
Policies will be in place for Goodwill’s thrift retail stores, including but not limited to:
- Sneeze guards at the check-outs
- Physical Distancing measures
- Maximum occupancy limits
- Employees wearing COVID related personal protective equipment
- No contact donation drop-offs
- Disinfecting and sanitizing all donations upon arrival in partnership with True North Environmental Solutions.
Washrooms Close Currently Washrooms and Change Rooms are unavailable to customers. Please note the exchange policy below for apparel.
Exchange Policy Edmonton Impact Centre
The Edmonton Impact Centre and Outlet store continues to have rules in place for safety:
• Maximum capacity limits.
• Only 1 entrance and exit.
• Face coverings mandatory for all customers
• Shopping age restrictions. No one under the age of 12.
• One customer per bin, with identified markings
• Payment by debit/credit card preferred
• Sanitization and disinfection of all materials
• Customers who violate new procedures may be asked to leave.
Shopping Guidelines This is a large step to bring back an organization that has helped so many through the power of work as 89% of funds raised from purchases at Goodwill go back into programs to help those with disabilities find and gain meaningful employment.
The world has changed, but our community hasn’t. Our province continues to share goodness to our fellow neighbours who are quarantined. We continue to deliver good vibes throughout our cities. We give when we are struggling. We help when we need help the most. Together, we are spreading the good. -
LIVE Virtual Fashion Show
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Goodwill to host first-ever LIVE Virtual Fashion Show!
Calgary, AB (July 28,2020) – It’s your style, with your finds. Your home has become your runway and its even Dr. Hinshaw approved! In the spirit of innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Goodwill Industries of Alberta has a unique and fun way to stay connected and celebrate thrifted fashion with their first ever virtual fashion show.
On Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at 7 pm, the virtual catwalk will come alive using the ZOOM platform, allowing you to watch from the comfort of your favourite couch or chair – LIVE. The show will feature 15 of Alberta’s top thrifting experts showcasing personalized and styled looks. Every item included in the show is found at a Goodwill store, where 89 cents of every dollar goes back into supporting Goodwill’s mission to help Albertans with disabilities to find and gain meaningful employment.
Entry into the virtual fashion show is simple. Viewers are sent a zoom link and will tune in once the show gets underway. After each influencer’s turn on the catwalk, A question and answer period will follow where viewers can ask any of the influencer’s details about their outfits or tips on thrifting in general.
What: LIVE Goodwill Virtual Fashion Show
When: Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f_u5VkFwTG-gRyH5nWhYKg
Participants: Local thrift experts including Grace Rogers of @Styleandgracepreloved, Donnell Willis of @dressedinfray and Ayan Farrah
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Show your boots and stampede on – Stampede spirit at Goodwill can’t be cancelled!
Stampede 2020 left a mark that will all remember for years to come!
Despite the official cancellation of the 108th Calgary stampede, the stampede spirit couldn’t be cancelled at Goodwill stores and for western influencers like Renata Perili. Renata shares her love of all things western and country including her love of thrifted and vintage fashion on her Instagram page @Renata.Rae. Renata loves styling unique and vintage pieces to create outfits that can go from the rodeo to the midway and beyond.
In keeping the stampede spirit alive this year, we tagged along as Renata took us through a typical pre-stampede week shop at our Calgary Goodwill stores and as she shared her final #GoodwillStampede looks. She hit three of our Calgary stores and shopped for pieces not only for her but her two adorable kids – daughter Aurora and son Connor.
Here’s a few of Renata’s go to tips for putting together your perfect Stampede outfit together at Goodwill:
- Accessories make an outfit – Renata looks for anything that has a vintage vibe and has conchos. Sometimes she’ll even looks for a cool bolo tie – a closet staple for cowboys and girls!
- Belts are a must – they are a great way to add shape and western flair to any outfit
- Look for the white cowboy hat – You’ll be in great company if you don a classic Calgary white hat – like Princess Kate and Prince William did in 2011! Goodwill carries many of the Calgary classic white hats that are great quality and perfect for any weather at the grounds.
- Look for little unique details on cowboy boots – Details, extra design elements add a bit of interest and style to your outfit.
- Don’t forget to give your home the western/stampede treatment – from picture frames, to mugs to western/prairie inspired art work, the stampede spirit can even live on in your home décor!
Throughout the week, Renata shared her final #GoodwillStampede looks with us and we’re not sure which look we loved best!
#GoodwillStampede Look Day 1: Come Hell or High Water ???? This Hell or High Water tee was originally printed in 2013 after the Calgary floods. It’s a reminder (especially this year!) of how strong and resilient Calgary is when the community comes together! 
T-shirts go with everything – and can be dressed up or down with a skirt or a pair of jeans. T-shirts are also great for hot days on the grounds – perfect for an afternoon at the rodeo or a night at the chuckwagon races! 
#GoodwillStampede Look Day 2: Cowgirl Tough ???? Here’s one of the cutest models ever! Renata’s daughter Aurora is cowgirl tough and ready for a day checking out the agriculture barns or riding horses at the ranch! 
Renata always looks for brands she loves and knows – check out Aurora’s outfit details below! ???? Levis ???? Ariat ???? Carhartt 
Thrift Tip: Kids outgrow their clothes so fast – thrifting is a great way to find quality, brand name items for your kids without breaking the bank 
#GoodwillStampede Look Day 3: Cowboy Connor ???? Meet Cowboy Connor! Renata’s son Connor is the cutest cowboy we’ve seen these past 6 days – ready to take on the rodeo or the rides at the kids midway ???? 
#GoodwillStampede Look Day 4: Fringe Friday ?
Can you ever have too much fringe? NOPE! Fringe makes any piece of clothing instantly western and perfect for any event during stampede. Renata’s fringe sweater is from Ariat and her bolo tie a great #GoodwillFind.As the sun sets on Stampede for 2020, thanks to everyone who followed along on Renata’s take over, shopped our showed their boots and keep the stampede spirit alive. 2021 is sure to be bigger, bolder, and even better – Yahoo!
