Community Corner
"A SEASON OF GOODWILL" PROVIDES HOLIDAY GIFTS TO FAMILIES IMPACTED BY EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, 89x and CVS locations
across Metro Detroit partner for “A Season of Goodwill.”
WHAT:
Goodwill
Industries of Greater Detroit, CVS and 89x The Only New Rock Alternative have joined
forces to put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season. Beginning Friday,
November 29 through Tuesday, December 10, the three partners will be working
together to collect new toys at participating CVS locations during “A Season of
Goodwill.”
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With any donation of
a new, unwrapped toy at any of the participating CVS locations throughout Metro
Detroit, patrons earn a chance to win prizes. Each day of the campaign, 89x will be broadcasting live at one of
the participating locations. Additionally, there will be giveaways, music and
opportunities to win concert tickets during 89x live broadcasts. All donations
earned will contribute directly to the success of Goodwill’s annual Santa Shop.
Details on locations and times will be
available at http://www.89xradio.com and http://www.goodwilldetroit.org.
"Giving
our Goodwill participants the chance to give gifts to their families this
holiday season is what we’re about," said Lorna Utley, president and CEO
if Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit. "This would not be possible
without the great amount of support we receive each year from the
community. The holidays are a special time for families and giving, and through
Goodwill, these families can now focus on the holiday spirit."
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WHO:
The public is invited to participate
by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to select CVS locations
WHERE:
Participating CVS Locations throughout Metro Detroit. (see list
attached) For a full list of locations please visit: http://www.89xradio.com or http://www.goodwilldetroit.org.
WHEN:
CVS: regular hours of operation
Friday, November 29 through Tuesday, December 10
MORE:
Goodwill
Industries of Greater Detroit is the only organization in Southeast Michigan
solely dedicated to helping local individuals overcome challenges and secure
employment. In just the past two years of the organization’s rich history,
Goodwill Industries has placed more than 2,400 Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county
individuals into new jobs and provided job training, education and placement
services to more than 39,000 individuals in the region. Goodwill Industries of
Greater Detroit has been helping Metro Detroiters become Trained, Trusted and
Ready to Work for more than 90 years. For information, visit http://www.goodwilldetroit.org
Live Broadcast Information
December 3, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., CVS Northville: 3950 Nine Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48167
December 4, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., CVS Southfield: 21911
11 Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48076
December 5, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., CVS Shelby Twp: 15121
24 Mile Rd. Shelby Twp., MI 48315
December 6, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., CVS Westland: 31411
Cherry Hill Rd., Westland, MI 48186
December 7, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., CVS Brownstown, 18900
Telegraph Rd., Brownstown, MI 48230
December 8, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., CVS Ann Arbor: 210 W.
Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
December 9, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., CVS Livonia: 37340 5
Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48154
December 10, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., CVS Rochester Hills:
3010 Waldon Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309