Join us at our new flagship retail store and outlet center.
3150 N. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
Open Mon – Sat 9a – 9p, Sun 10a – 9p
On opening weekend enjoy fabulous prizes and offers* at our retail store, including:
First 100 Shoppers In Line Receive a Merchandise Voucher for $10
Drawings for a Flatscreen TV and 2 Blu-ray Players
For Every $50 Spent Receive a Merchandise Voucher for $5
200 Free Items Hidden Throughout the Store
Free Totebag for First 1,000 Shoppers
And outlet center customers may enjoy:
Textiles for $1.49 per Pound
Hardgoods for $.69 per Pound
*Vouchers not valid at GSC outlet centers. Vouchers good at participating GSC retail stores after April 14, 2014. While supplies last. No purchase necessary to enter drawing. One free item per person. Eighteen years or older. Totebag given at register upon checkout.
Ways to Share the Love (Goodwill SoCal style)…
While others are devouring bonbons, making florists wealthy, and struggling to see by candlelight all in the name of romance, here are a few of our favorite ways to celebrate Love’s big day.
It’s the Thought that Counts Use more creativity than cash at Goodwill for thoughtful gifts that will make hearts flutter. Try filling a gift bag with only red or pink items. Buy an empty vase, add wildflowers and include an old-school love note. Or embrace your romantic side with a book of poetry (win more points for reading the poems out loud).
Embrace Your Mother this Valentine’s Mother Earth that is. When you donate to Goodwill, you’re helping the environment by keeping usable items from ending up in landfills. Did you know you can also donate e-waste? Anything with a plug or a battery, whether it’s working or not. Because we all know that when sparks fly with your sweetheart, that’s a good thing. If they fly when you plug in your toaster? Not so much. So if your flip phone’s gone from to or your bedside lamp is no longer the light of your life, bring it to us and we’ll make sure it is properly recycled.
Be an Original Catch your crush’s eye with Goodwill’s one-of-a-kind, designer label, and vintage clothing and accessories. We have racks and racks of Valentine’s Day looks to spice up your wardrobe that aren’t likely to be found anyplace (or on anyone) else.
Out with the Old Spending February 14 solo? Don’t get bitter, feel better! Make room for a brand new sweetheart by cleansing your home and your heart of all-things-ex. Gather any lingering reminders – sports equipment, jewelry, books, clothes – and donate it all to Goodwill.
Have a Heart Ultimately, Valentine’s Day is all about love. Single or attached, there’s no better way to show what’s really in your heart than helping transform the life of another person. Your contributions to Goodwill help thousands of individuals with disabilities and disadvantages find meaningful employment.
However you decide to spend this Valentine’s Day, we hope it’s filled with lots of love!
xoxo, Goodwill SoCal
A Few Heartfelt Treasures from Goodwill…
Feel the LOVE It’s almost Valentine’s Day—are you feeling the love yet? This chocolate-covered holiday is the perfect excuse to be the sappiest version of ourselves and let those in our life know just how much we adore them. Whether you’re looking to up the romance factor with your sweetheart, cover your house in all things heart-shaped or turn up the heat on date night, Goodwill has you covered. With a little creativity and a keen eye, you’ll find some great deals on the shelves of your local store that would make even Cupid proud.
Home is Where the Heart Is First, let’s look around your home. Adding a little Valentine’s Day flair to your décor can instantly get you in the mood for love. But put down the construction paper and safety scissors—keep it classy by looking for a few select pieces in the colors of the season. Here’s a peek at a few items found at a local Goodwill: a bevy of pink ceramic vases and bowls, heart-shaped candy dishes and sweet picture frames that started at just $2.99 to $5*. Choose a few coordinating pieces and arrange on a shelf or side table for a subtle touch of St. Valentine. [Pictures 1, 2]
Thinking of surprising someone with a romantic dinner at home? Put away the paper plates and spring for some new tableware, like champagne flutes and an ice bucket (to hold said champagne). And, what’s more romantic for dessert than chocolate fondue? Picking up all five of these things at a local Goodwill was only $16*. [Picture 3]
Sugar and Spice Sentiment wins over price when it comes to giving a memorable Valentine’s Day gift. A little furry token of love is the perfect way to make someone feel special, while a cute picture frame with your favorite pic of the two of you is never too cheesetastic, we promise. [Pictures 4, 5] And, you can never go wrong giving your special lady something pretty to wear around her neck. Check out the selection at a local Goodwill: Bonus — that turquoise color is sooooo IN right now! [Picture 6]
Finally, there’s no better way to get in the Valentine’s Day mood than by trading in your yoga pants for something a little more spicy. This long, red gown was only $30*, while the short, pink cocktail dress was a dream-come-true at just $7.99*.[Pictures 7, 8]If you’re single, you might not be after picking up a dress like one of these!
Once you have the dress chosen, don’t forget the shoes. Nix the flats for a night and slip into something with a bit more height and, of course, of the appropriate color palette. These pairs fit the mood of the holiday and start at just $5.99*. [Picture 9]
Dare to Care AND Share When you shop at Goodwill you can be daring (think pink cocktail dress), get into the Valentine’s Day mood through sharing (think great gifts for your sweetheart), while at the same time being caring (to the earth by purchasing reusable items, and to individuals in need by helping them find sustainable employment). Love truly is a magical thing!
*Merchandise and pricing at each Goodwill Southern California is unique. While the items pictured represent the type of merchandise and pricing offered, the items featured may not be available.
Community Enrichment Center
3150 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065
The new Community Enrichment Center at Fletcher Square is a one-of-a-kind resource facility that brings to one location Goodwill Southern California’s top-rated career development and placement services, retail, culinary arts and environmental service offerings, as well as access to a host of other essential social services. Located in the community of Glassell Park/Atwater Village, this landmark complex will also host a number of other top-rated nonprofit service providers, all under one roof.
This fully renovated, 135,000 sq. ft., full service facility offers a wide spectrum of services that address the employment, education, health, and universal needs of the community. At Goodwill’s Community Enrichment Center, individuals with disabilities and disadvantages will access free career counseling and placement services, employment preparation courses, and educational and technical skills classes.
Residents and businesses can safely and conveniently donate unwanted items and utilize environmental services such as e-waste recycling, secure shredding and document imaging. Consumers may enjoy shopping for clothing, furniture and home goods at our flagship retail store and clearance center, and dine at our training café. And, various community organizations and government agencies will utilize the facility for meetings and events. The Community Enrichment Center provides access to vital programs and services, unifies the community, and is a catalyst for individuals and families to achieve sustainable pathways out of poverty and into success.
Flagship Retail Store and Outlet Center
With over 15,000 square feet of deeply discounted, one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, homegoods, books and more, our new retail store is sure to please the most discerning treasure hunters. And our outlet center offers incredible savings with textiles for $1.49 per pound and hardgoods for $.69 per pound.
Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 10am to 3pm
Enjoy a wide variety of fresh offerings from California’s best local farmers, producers and food purveyors.
Career Resource Center: Bringing Job Seekers and Employers Together
Job seekers have access to free career counseling and placement services, employment preparation courses, and educational and technical skills classes, and employers are connected to screened, qualified candidates.
Veteran Employment Program
Provides career assistance to veterans and their families including specialized programs and services to help them prepare for and secure sustainable employment.
Donation and E-waste Recycling Center
Offers a convenient, safe and environmentally friendly way to donate clothing and household items, including e-waste (anything with a plug or cord, working or not). Last year, Goodwill Southern California diverted over 67.4 million pounds of reusable or recyclable goods and electronics from landfills.
State-of-the-Art Function Meets Inviting, Open Form
Groups or organizations in need of meeting space, or wanting to host community events, please call 323.539.2152.
Cozy Winter Fashions at Prices That’ll Warm Your Heart!
13245 Hawthorne Blvd. . Hawthorne, CA 90250
Open Mon – Sat, 9am – 9pm, Sun, 10am – 9pm
Get ready to let your fashionista spirit run free as you shop our wide selection of deeply discounted, one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, homegoods and more at our new store in Hawthorne!
On opening weekend enjoy fabulous prizes and offers, including:
200 FREE ITEMS hidden throughout the store*
$10 gift certificate for every $50 spent*
A chance to win a new FLAT SCREEN TV*
* While supplies last. One free item per person. Offers only valid at the above location. No purchase necessary to enter drawing. Eighteen years or older.
Learn about Johnny and how he turned to Goodwill SoCal after leaving the military when his 5 month old daughter passed away.
Goodwill Southern California uses available tools to serve the largest number of individuals with severe and multiple disabilities, including the U.S. Department of Labor’s Special Minimum Wage Certificate (FLSA 14c). Please watch this video and join the conversation.
When Annabel was 5 1/2 months old, she became sick, so Johnny and his wife took her to the doctor. They got some medicine and went home, but she worsened through the night. The next morning, they returned to the hospital and received devastating news — she had pneumonia.
Annabel passed away that afternoon.
“Losing her, I just felt unaccomplished, like I failed in so many aspects as a father. I should have been able to protect my daughter.”
Soon after her death, Johnny lost his position in the military. He and his wife divorced. He was incarcerated and, for a period of time, homeless. Johnny sought help from veterans programs over the years, but with little success — there were so many veterans out there, it was easy to get lost in the shuffle. And, he still carried the guilt of his daughter’s death.
At Goodwill, he met specialists who understood his past. He participated in an employment program that provided the guidance and structure he needed. “Now that I’m at Goodwill, I have a support system.”
Goodwill’s Veteran Employment Program offers skills assessments, one-on-one career counseling, employment preparation courses, educational and technical skills classes, and work tools, as well as access to a host of other partner services.
When you Donate to Goodwill, you are helping veterans prepare for and secure meaningful and sustainable employment. $50 provides someone in Goodwill’s Veteran Employment Program with resume preparation, interview workshops and on-the-job training.
Thank you. Your donation helps Transform Lives through the Power of Work.
At the age of 22, Candice Fedrick is no stranger to adversity. The third of eight children, Fedrick began preparing meals and looking after her five younger siblings at a young age, while her single mother worked.
Fedrick’s mother did the best she could to provide for her children, but they still struggled. Fedrick and her family were chronically homeless and often times slept in the car. When they were not homeless, a stable environment was still elusive. Moving every six months or so, they stayed in dozens of apartments and with any extended family member they had. Child Protective Services were called to their home and school several times throughout Fedrick’s childhood and the children were often placed in foster care until their mother could regain custody.
At age 18, Fedrick became pregnant and moved in with her boyfriend at the time. In her eighth month of pregnancy, Fedrick’s boyfriend became very abusive and controlling. She eventually moved out and was temporarily forced to live in her car until she decided to reunite with her mother and siblings. Despite many challenges, now compounded by the difficulties of being a single mother, Fedrick was still able to finish high school and receive her diploma.
After high school, she wanted to go to college, but her family did not have the means. So, she decided to do what most people in her situation do and began to look for a job.
The impact of unemployment was significant. She was struggling financially to care for her family, which created a stressful home environment. Often times, Fredrick did not have money for gas and often needed auto repairs. In 2012, when her mother relocated to Texas, leaving Fredrick to care for her daughter and siblings full time, her financial burden swelled. She would often times go without food so that her sisters and daughter could eat.
Fedrick’s sister informed her that Goodwill was hosting a retail recruitment session at the Destiny Christian Center. There she met Goodwill Program Coordinator, Alaina Bigger. Bigger informed Fedrick about the WIA Youth Program in Victorville and encouraged her to sign up.
Fedrick enrolled in the WIA program on August 2, 2012 and will officially graduate from the program on June 30, 2013. In addition to completing the WIA work readiness workshops and attending several leadership activities, Fedrick has completed the Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide training programs.
She is currently working part time as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Knolls West/Desert Knolls Convalescent Hospital and volunteers with the WIA Youth Program. Fedrick remains focused on providing for her daughter and has set a goal to become a Registered Nurse. She also plans to reunite with her siblings, who have recently relocated to Texas to be with their mother. Fedrick is working towards gaining full time employment so she will no longer need to rely on state aid.
She says, “Goodwill helped me get a start. I know I will always have Alaina’s support and I know that I’m now equipped with the skills I need to find and keep a job.”
Candice Fedrick is a true success story who continues on her path to self-reliance and financial and familial stability. She inspires everyone at Goodwill Southern California to continue to fulfill our mission to transform lives through the power of work. Congratulations Candice Fedrick, our 2013 Graduate of the Year.
Think you can’t find the perfect holiday gifts at Goodwill Southern California? Even for your hardest shoppers? ABC7 stops by GSC with Sasha Itzikman to find the perfect holiday gifts, even some unique treasures.
Shop at Goodwill SoCal today!
This mini documentary spotlights Candice, a 22-year-old who was living in her car when her sister encouraged her to learn more about Goodwill’s job training programs. After participating in one of these she was able to find a job as a nurse’s assistant and support herself and her daughter.
