In light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Goodwill Southern California has temporarily closed our retail stores and donation centers effective Wednesday, March 18, until local and state mandates to close are lifted and we are able to resume business operations.
This closure includes our retail stores, outlet stores, donation centers and bookstores/boutiques in our territory, which includes Los Angeles (N. of Rosecrans), Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Goodwill SoCal’s online store will also temporarily close.
During this time, donations will not be accepted at Goodwill SoCal stores and donation centers. We encourage you to visit us once we reopen – as shoppers and donors are crucial in helping fund our employment programs for individuals with barriers to employment.
Our social enterprise of stores provides resources and opportunities for job counseling, training, placement and coaching for thousands of people with barriers to employment in our communities. This makes our decision to close our stores all the more difficult, but necessary to protect the health of our associates, donors, customers and the community at this unprecedented time.
We will be providing updates as often as we can. Stay informed by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @goodwillsocal. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Goodwill Southern California during these challenging times.
We encourage those who wish to help people in need in our community to click here where we will gratefully accept your financial support.
Dear Valued Shoppers, Donors and Job Seekers:
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve we want to share the actions Goodwill Southern California is taking in our stores, donation centers and employment centers to address the situation. These include:
- Increased frequency of janitorial and cleaning processes: Disinfecting counters, shopping carts, door handles, credit card terminals, computer keyboards and other high touch surfaces
- Team member health: Asking our employees to take preventive measures including frequent hand washing, social distancing, and staying home if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms
- Hiring Events: Based on the recommendation of state and local officials to limit large gatherings, we have postponed all hiring events at our employment centers
As an employer of over 3,000 people in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, Goodwill Southern California is committed to the health and safety of our shoppers, donors, employees and job seekers. Our social enterprise provides employment services for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages in our community, including veterans, at-risk youth, the homeless, and people formerly incarcerated.
We deeply appreciate your ongoing support of our mission to Transform Lives Through the Power of Work. Your commitment to shop and donate will enable us to continue to provide essential employment services in our local communities.
Our stores, donation centers, and employment centers remain open. We are also available 24/7 at shopgoodwill.com to meet your online shopping needs.
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Are you head over heels for your Goodwill SoCal find? Post a picture on Instagram or our Facebook page and tell us about your most beloved Goodwill treasure for a chance to win a $50 Goodwill SoCal gift card. Be sure to tag @goodwillsocal and #GoodwillSoCalFinds.
See rules and regulations below.
Share the Goodwill Love Contest 2022 Rules and Regulations
GOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICIAL RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You must read the following rules, terms and conditions before submitting any photo entries, and by submitting, acknowledge that you agree to these rules, terms and conditions.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: No purchase is necessary to participate in or win this contest.
1. ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open to LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE FIFTY UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.Employees of Goodwill Southern California, Goodwill Retail Services, Goodwill Industries International, Brand Knew, LLC and all related affiliates and organizations, agents, employees, officers, contractors and agents (hereinafter “Related Entities”), and their immediate families, are not eligible. Contest subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
2. SPONSORS: The Sponsors of this Contest are Goodwill Southern California and Goodwill Retail Services (collectively, “Sponsors”).
3. CONDITIONS AND METHOD OF ENTRY: By entering this Contest you are granting Sponsors the right to upload photos submitted through this process to its Facebook, Instagram and other web pages, using your name, city and state of residence. As conditions of entry into this Contest, and by uploading and entering a photo, each entrant warrants and represents that his or her photo complies with the Official Rules, Terms and Conditions. Sponsors have final approval of any language or content that appears on its Facebook, Instagram or other web pages and web site and may not promote or endorse third-party products, services, trademarked or registered articles, or language, items or content deemed inappropriate or offensive by Sponsors in its sole discretion, and such images may be deemed inadmissible and corresponding entries may be disqualified. Each photo entry must be submitted electronically.
Entrants are eligible to win (one entry per person) by following the below Share the Goodwill Love Contest instructions (instructions also included in our Instagram or Facebook posts published on February 2, 2022):
Instagram contest rules:
1. Follow @GoodwillSoCal
2. Post a photo of your beloved Goodwill SoCal Find and tag @GoodwillSoCal + #GoodwillSoCalFinds (You MUST include the hashtag #GoodwillSoCalFinds to qualify).
3. Make sure to make your profile public so your entry can be seen.
Facebook contest rules:
1. Like our Facebook page @GoodwillSoCal
2. In the comments section of the Facebook post, publish your beloved Goodwill SoCal Find.
No purchase is required. One photo may be entered per person. Only completed entries will be accepted. By entering this Contest you are granting Sponsors the right to upload photos submitted through this process to its social media, using your name, likeness, city and state of residence.
4. DRAWING. A winner will be selected at random at the end of the contest. The winner will be notified via Instagram and/or Facebook Messenger at the end of the contest. The winner must respond to GSC within 24 hours of notification and must include full contact information (name, mailing address, home/cell phone numbers, and e-mail address) in order to claim the prize. E-mail address, name, address, and phone number must be accurate to qualify. In the event that GSC does not receive confirmation from the winner within 24 hours, an alternate winner will be selected and notified through the same process. This procedure will continue until GSC notifies and receives confirmation from a winner. The selection of a winner and the prize award is final.
All entrants agree to allow GSC and/or its designees the perpetual right to use his/her name, biographical information, photo, and/or likeness (real or simulated), and statements for contest promotion, advertising, marketing and publicity purposes in all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide in perpetuity, including but not limited to on the world wide web and internet, without notice, review or approval and without additional compensation except where prohibited by law. In this regard, all entrants hereby agree to sign and deliver to GSC any and all documents that GSC may deem necessary or desirable in order to confirm such grant of publicity rights.
5. CONTEST PERIOD: Online entries can be uploaded starting 12:00 am Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Deadline for submitting entries is 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time on Monday, February 14, 2022. Winners will be announced the week of February, 14 2022. GSC Has the right to cancel contest promotion at any time.
6. PRIZES/VALUE. Two qualifying prize winners will receive one $50 Goodwill Southern California gift certificate (one Facebook winner; one Instagram winner). No purchase necessary. No reproductions or photocopies of gift certificates will be accepted. GSC gift certificate is only eligible at our retail stores located in L.A. (N. of Rosecrans), Riverside & San Bernardino counties.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: GSC is not responsible for printing or typographical errors in any related materials; stolen, fraudulent entries or email; or transactions that are processed or lost due to computer or electronic malfunctions. GSC is not responsible for entries not received or delayed due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outages or delays, computer or mobile device difficulties, or other technological glitches. By entering the contest promotion, entrant releases GSC against any claims and liabilities arising from this contest promotion.
8. SPONSOR is Goodwill Southern California. Any questions or comments shall be directed to marketingdept@goodwllsocal.org. To receive a list of the Winners, send an email to marketingdept@goodwllsocal.org.
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