Check out this celebrity look-alike video from BuzzFeed’s beauty and style brand As/Is. Producer Emily visited our Atwater Village retail store to recreate Harry Styles’ Met Gala red carpet look with only $20. Did she succeed? You be the judge.  Watch here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuik1DLDEyk

It’s Now The Season Of Prime Thrift Store Shopping. How To Nab The Good Stuff. January is a prime time to hit secondhand stores, find out why.  Read more here.

Alexa Sunshine speaks out against fast fashion through her popular YouTube thrifting videos. Read more.

Local Donation Centers Process Year-End Rush Of Contributions. Listen here.

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.

Social media influencer and Goodwill SoCal super-shopper Shayla- Marie Anderson Parker visited our La Puente Retail Store in advance of it’s Grand Opening in January.  Click here to see what treasures she found.

Thrift shops are known as a place to shop for the latest clothing trends.  Here is a guide for shopping at thrift and vintage stores, based on your personality type.  Read more about the type of shopper who thrifts at Goodwill. Continue reading here.

Goodwill Southern California’s Halloween Boo-tiques listed as a Best Costume Shop in Los Angeles. Continue Reading here. 

The Los Angeles Reentry Employment Opportunities (LAREO) program, funded by a U.S. Department of Labor grant and coordinated by Goodwill Southern California in collaboration with the Human Works Foundation helps former inmates find jobs in the legal system. Continue reading here. 

1287 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Puente, CA 91744

Friday, January 24 @ 9AM

Store Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9am – 9pm, Sun. 10am – 8pm

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our new store in La Puente! Shop our wide selection of deeply discounted, one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, home goods and more!

On opening weekend enjoy fabulous prizes and offers* including:

  • 100 FREE Items Hidden Throughout The Store
  • First 100 Shoppers In Line Receive A $10 Merchandise Voucher
  • Drawings For A Flat Screen TV, Amazon Echo, And An Amazon Fire TV Stick
  • For Every $50 Spent Receive A $5 Merchandise Voucher

*Vouchers not valid at GSC Outlet Stores or Donation Centers/Bookstores. May not be used for food or beverages. No purchase necessary to enter drawing. Must be 18 years or older. One free hidden item per customer. Restrictions apply.

Gran Apertura en La Puente

Viernes 24 de enero a las 9AM

Horario: Lunes a Sábado 9am – 9pm, Domingo 10am – 8pm

¡Acompáñanos a celebrar la gran apertura de nuestra nueva tienda en La Puente! Compra de nuestra gran selección y grandes descuentos en ropa única, accesorios, artículos para el hogar, y mucho más.

En el fin de semana de apertura disfrute de fabulosos descuentos y ofertas* incluyendo:

  • 100 artículos GRATIS que estarán escondidos por toda la tienda
  • Los primeros 100 clientes en línea recibirán un cupón de $10
  • Rifas para un televisor de pantalla plana, Amazon Echo, y Amazon Fire TV stick
  • Por cada $50 que gaste reciba un cupón de $5

* Los cupones no son válidos en ningún centro de descuento, centro de donación o tienda de libros. No pueden ser usados para comida o bebidas. No hay necesidad de compra para ganar. Debe de tener 18 años para participar. Un artículo oculto gratis por cliente. Restricciones aplican.