Posted by: goodwillnynj | May 20, 2013

Goodwill Gems: Surprise Spring/Summer Storm Rain Boots!

Memorial Day is just around the corner. It’s mid-May, and many of us are starting to think about days at the beach and planning summer vacations. However, we’re not totally out of the Spring showers yet. In search of weather-wise, eco-smart, wallet-friendly style, our Lauren recently headed to her local Goodwill for this week’s Goodwill Gem: Surprise Spring/Summer Storm Rain Boots!

Pretty pink rain boots, like this lovely pair I found at my favorite local thrift, are perfect for sporting on rainy days, and will add a gorgeous pop of color to even the most blah of outfits.

Pretty pink rain boots, like this lovely pair I found at my favorite local thrift, are perfect for sporting on rainy days, and will add a gorgeous pop of color to even the most blah of outfits.

Sun? Soon! But for now, we’re still getting those heavy duty spring rains – and storms that sometimes appear out of nowhere. It’s crucial to be prepared for unexpected weather at all times. And while you’re protecting your pretty toes from wet spring weather, it doesn’t hurt to still feel stylish at the same time.

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Posted by: goodwillnynj | May 16, 2013

GoodwillNyNj’s Weekend Window Sale Update!

Hey there weekend, you’re just a few days away! To celebrate Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s around-the-corner arrival we’ve got a Weekend Window Sales Rundown perfect for shaping your Goodwill hunting plans:

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Friday, May 17th:

  • The 79th Street Goodwill Window Sale: The weekly sale begins at 10 a.m. and is first come, first serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they arrived. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, customers may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the 79th Street Store at 217 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 (212-874-5050).
  • The Brooklyn Livingston Street Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:30 a.m., first come-first serve. Doors open at 9 a.m. Two items per customer; rejoin line for another chance. You’ll find the Goodwill Livingston Store at 258 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718-923-9037).
  • The Astoria Steinway Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets at the weekly sale are distributed at 9:15 a.m. to customers in line, first come-first serve. Doors open at 10 a.m. to all customers, who are taken in numerical order. Purchases are limited to two window items per customer. Once their window transaction is complete, customers are free to shop the store. You’ll find the Goodwill Steinway Store at 32-36 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11103 (718-932-0418).

Saturday, May 18th:

  • The West Harlem Fifth Avenue Goodwill Window Sale: The weekly sale starts at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a number in the order they arrive. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchases are made, they may rejoin the line to make additional selections. You’ll find the Goodwill West Harlem Store at 2196 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10037 (212-862-0020).
  • The Brooklyn Fulton Street Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:30 a.m., first come-first serve. Doors open at 9 a.m. Two items per customer; rejoin line for another chance. You’ll find the Goodwill Fulton Store at 1100-1104 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718-789-0856).
  • The Rockaway Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis as window sale customers enter the store at 9:30 a.m. Each customer may pick up to four window items to buy. The store opens to regular customers at 10 a.m. You’ll find the Rockaway Store at 226 Highway 46, Rockaway, NJ 07866 (973-983-5693).
  • The Springfield Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis as window sale customers enter the store at 9:30 a.m. Each customer may pick up to four window items to buy. The store opens to regular customers at 10 a.m. You’ll find the Springfield Goodwill at 126 Route 22 West, Springfield, NJ 07081 (973-912-0156).
  • Binghamton Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis as window sale customers enter the store at 9:30 a.m. Each customer may pick up to four window items to buy. The store opens to regular customers at 10 a.m. You’ll find the Binghamton Goodwill at 12 Glenwood Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607-729-2451).

Just in case you’re not in the know yet, a Goodwill Window Sale is when the best items in the store (which have been displayed in the window for days if not weeks) go on sale. There are often designer items and high-priced toys in the mix. We’ve seen everything from red lacquered Chinese lions to a Ferragamo heels to pristine electric guitars. Crowds form early, so try to get to the store well before doors open.

To find your nearest Goodwill, visit http://www.goodwillnynj.org/findgoodwill.aspx. And if you haven’t donated to Goodwill recently, now would be a great time – not only will you be helping your community, if you donate this April, you’ll get a free tote bag in the process!

Your donations make a difference. The more donations we get, the more for everyone to buy, and the more funding for our programs and services to keep changing lives.

Posted by: goodwillnynj | May 14, 2013

GoodwillNyNj & Jenna of All Thrifty States

Jenna’s All Thrifty States: A Visual Journey through America’s Collective Closets is a photo project and upcoming book that takes an investigative look into the significance of second-hand shopping, and how consumers’ purchases of previously used items can be not only a choice that is healthy for the planet, but an answer to the consumerism that has pushed Americans’ spending habits to the max.

Last month in the midst of her road trip, Jenna stopped by two of our GoodwillNyNj stores: the Troy Goodwill upstate and the Goodwill Boutique in Greenwich Village, NYC.

What have you seen in your local Goodwill? Do you think it reflects your town? Tell us here in the comments, over on Facebook or via Twitter – we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Posted by: goodwillnynj | May 9, 2013

GoodwillNyNj Window Sales, Goodwill Week & Mother’s Day

Once again, the weekend’s in sight – and so are Weekend Window Sales! This week is even sweeter, as we have two more days of Goodwill Week Sales this Thursday and Friday and then a great Mother’s Day Sale this weekend, too.

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Take a look, take your pick, and enjoy a weekend full of fantastic finds:

Thursday, May 9th:

  • All GoodwillNyNj Stores (except the Van Dam Outlet in Long Island, City): Celebrate Goodwill Week with 25%-off all Men’s & Ladies’ Tops

Friday, May 10th:

  • All GoodwillNyNj Stores (except the Van Dam Outlet in Long Island City): Celebrate Goodwill Week with 25%-off all Housewares.
  • The 23rd Street Goodwill Window Sale: The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they enter the store. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, they may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the 23rd Street Goodwill at 220 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010 (212-447-7270).
  • The 79th Street Goodwill Window Sale: The weekly sale begins at 10 a.m. and is first come, first serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they arrived. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, customers may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the Goodwill 79th Street Store at 217 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 (212-874-5050).
  • The Brooklyn Livingston Street Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:30 AM, first come-first serve. Doors open at 9 a.m. Two items per customer; rejoin line for another chance. You’ll find the Goodwill Livingston Store at 258 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718-923-9037).
  • The Astoria Steinway Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets at the weekly sale are distributed at 9:15 a.m. to customers in line, first come-first serve. Doors open at 10 a.m. to all customers, who are taken in numerical order. Purchases are limited to two window items per customer. Once their window transaction is complete, customers are free to shop the store. You’ll find the Goodwill Steinway Store at 32-36 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11103 (718-932-0418).
  • The Bronx Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 7:45 a.m. to customers in line, first come-first serve. Doors open at 8 a.m. The store admits two customers at a time, who may purchase two window items. At 9, the store opens to everyone unless there are still ticket-holders in line. Once they’re through, any remaining window merchandise is available to everyone. You’ll find the Bronx Store at 361 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10455 (718-292-1083).

Saturday, May 11th:

  • All GoodwillNyNj Stores (except the Van Dam Outlet in Long Island City): Celebrate Goodwill Week with 25%-off all Pocketbooks, Shoes & Accessories for Mom.
  • The Goodwill Village Boutique Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:50 a.m., first come first serve. Doors open at 9 a.m. Two customers are admitted at a time, who may select two items each. If they want more, they must go to the back of the line and get another ticket. Store opens to the general public when the window sale is over, usually 10-10:15. You’ll find the Goodwill Village Boutique at 44 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10011 (212-477-7024).
  • The Upper East Side Stuyvesant Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 9:30 a.m., just before the doors open. The store admits two customers at a time, who may purchase two window items. They may rejoin the line when they’re done if they want to buy more window merchandise. The store opens to everyone at 10, but the window line continues inside until the sale is over. You’ll find the Stuyvesant Store at 1704 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10128 (212-831-1830).
  • The West Harlem Fifth Avenue Goodwill Window Sale: The weekly sale starts at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a number in the order they arrive. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchases are made, they may rejoin the line to make additional selections. You’ll find the Goodwill West Harlem Store at 2196 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10037 (212-862-0020).
  • The Washington Heights Goodwill Window Sale: The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Three customers come in at a time and may choose three items each to purchase. If they want more, they must go to the back of the line after the transaction. The doors open for everyone at 10 a.m. You can find the Washington Heights Store at 512 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 (212-923-7910).
  • The Centereach Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed to customers on line by 8:15 a.m., and the doors open at 8:30. The store admits two customers at a time. Purchases are limited to two window items per person. At 9:30, the store opens to everyone unless there are still ticket-holders on line. Once they’ve made their purchases, any remaining window merchandise is up for grabs. You’ll find the Centereach Store at 1500 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY 11720 (631-698-0860).
  • The Fairfield Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis as window sale customers enter the store at 9:30 a.m. Each customer may pick up to four window items to buy. The store opens to regular customers at 10 a.m. You’ll find the Fairfield Store at 423 Route 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004 (973-227-1842).
  • The East Northport Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:15 a.m., first come-first serve. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Two customers are admitted at a time, who may select two items each. Store opens at 9:30 unless there are still ticket-holders in line. Once they are done, window merchandise is available to everyone. You’ll find the East Northport Goodwill at 1900 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, NY 11731 (631-462-4219).
  • The Bellmore Goodwill Window Sale: Ticket distribution will be at 8:45 a.m., and the doors will open at 9:00. The store admits two customers at a time. Purchases are limited to two showcase items per person. To keep the sale moving, customers are asked to make their selections quickly without examining each individual showcase item. Once they have made their choice, they are free to shop the rest of the store. You’ll find the Bellmore Goodwill at 2736 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 (516-409-5951).
  • The Wappingers Falls Goodwill Window Sale: The sale begins at 8 a.m., and is first come-first serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they arrive. The store admits two customers at a time, who may purchase three window items. When all the ticketed purchasers are done, the merchandise is available to other customers after the store opens at 9. You’ll find the Wappingers Falls Goodwill at 1488 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (845-298-0311).
  • The Vestal Goodwill Window Sale: Customers enter the store at the regular opening time of 10 a.m. They will be taken in order of arrival. Each customer may pick up to four window items to buy. If they want more, they may rejoin the line at the back. Note: Window merchandise is not included in the Goodwill Industries Week sale offering 25% off pocketbooks, shoes and accessories for Mom on Saturday. You’ll find the Vestal Store at 3701 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY 13850 (607-797-3414).

Sunday, May 12th:

  • All GoodwillNyNj Stores (except the Van Dam Outlet in Long Island City – for Bergen County Goodwills, this sale will be held on Saturday, May 11th) Treat your mom (or yourself) on Sunday, May 12 with 40%-off jewelry for whomever sparkles in your life.

Just in case you’re not in the know yet, a Goodwill Window Sale is when the best items in the store (which have been displayed in the window for days if not weeks) go on sale. There are often designer items and high-priced toys in the mix. We’ve seen everything from red lacquered Chinese lions to a Ferragamo heels to pristine electric guitars. Crowds form early, so try to get to the store well before doors open.

To find your nearest Goodwill, visit http://www.goodwillnynj.org/findgoodwill.aspx. Hope to see you soon, Goodwill fans!

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This just in: We’ve got a new donation center for all of you wonderful Goodwill fans out in Westchester County - Friday, May 10th marks the Grand Opening of Bedford Hills’ new Attended Donation Center, the DonationXpress!

Goodwill inaugurates our Bedford Hills DonationXpress on Friday, May 10.  The attended donation center, our second in Westchester County, will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. You’ll find the donation center at Goodwill Bedford Hills DonationXpress, 742 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914-241-2612).

Please drop by when you get a chance and spread the word to friends and family in the area about this quick alternative to drop off donations and get tax receipts. Regular hours are Monday-Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Go to http://www.goodwillnynj.org/ to map the address.

Posted by: goodwillnynj | May 7, 2013

Goodwill Week & Goodwill Gems: Spring-to-Fall Scarves

Happy Goodwill Industries’ Week! We hope you’re making the most of all these sales. In case you need a refresher, here’s the rundown from this point forward:

  • Tuesday, May 7 – 25%-off Men’s Bottoms
  • Wednesday, May 8 – 25%-off Kids Attire
  • Thursday, May 9 – 25%-off Men’s & Ladies’ Tops
  • Friday, May 10 – 25%-off Wares
  • Saturday, May 11 – 25%-off Pocketbooks, Shoes & Accessories for Mom

We’re especially thrilled for Saturday’s sale, since it coincides so nicely with this week’s Goodwill Gem. Our Lauren headed to her local Goodwill with style on her mind and she ended up with an accessory that’ll turn heads long into autumn. Take a look at this week’s great Goodwill Gem: Spring-to-Fall Scarves.

In bright, warm sunset hues, this sensational scarf is the perfect accessory to take you through spring, and even on into summer and fall.

In bright, warm sunset hues, this sensational scarf is the perfect accessory to take you through spring, and even on into summer and fall.

Scarves aren’t just for winter. In fact, sometimes they’re even more fun when the temperatures start to rise. They become an item of choice, not necessity, when it’s gorgeous out. Spring (which is finally, FINALLY here!) is the perfect time to bring out scarves in lighter fabrics, brighter colors, and cool patterns.

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Posted by: goodwillnynj | May 3, 2013

Goodwill Gems: Cinco de Mayo Style

Just in time for a gorgeous weekend, we’ve got a Special Edition Goodwill Gems for you. After all, with Cinco de Mayo falling on a perfect-weather Sunday, how could we resist? Lauren headed to her local Goodwill just in time for the sunshine celebration. Come see what she found in this week’s Goodwill Gem: Cinco de Mayo Style!

No Cinco de Mayo party ensemble would be complete with a celebratory sombrero like this one!

Take your Cinco de Mayo celebration to the next level with a sun-shielding sombrero like this!

This year, step out for Cinco de Mayo in serious party style. There are plenty of bashes across NYC and the Tri-State area, and even if the tequila and tacos are really your main focus, every party is more fun when you’re decked out in the proper attire, right?

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Welcome to the nearly-weekend! (Can you tell we’re excited for sunshine and thrift finds?) Better get your schedule’s out – it’s the GoodwillNyNj Weekend Window Sale Line-Up ready and waiting to turn your Friday, Saturday and Cinco de Mayo Sunday into three great days of deals!

And don’t forget next week is Goodwill Industries Week! We’ll have a sale a day starting Monday just for that celebration, so get excited – there’s nothing but good things and Goodwill ahead!

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Friday, May 3th:

  • The Chelsea Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed to customers on line at 8:45 a.m., and the doors open at 9. The store admits two customers at a time. Purchases are limited to two window items per person. Once their transaction is complete, window sale shoppers must leave the store until it opens to everyone at 10. You’ll find the Goodwill Chelsea Store at 103 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001 (646-638-1725).
  • The 79th Street Goodwill Window Sale: The weekly sale begins at 10 a.m. and is first come, first serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they arrived. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, customers may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the Goodwill 79th Street Store at 217 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 (212-874-5050).
  • The Brooklyn Livingston Street Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:30 AM, first come-first serve. Doors open at 9 a.m. Two items per customer; rejoin line for another chance. You’ll find the Goodwill Livingston Store at 258 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718-923-9037).
  • The Astoria Steinway Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets at the weekly sale are distributed at 9:15 a.m. to customers in line, first come-first serve. Doors open at 10 a.m. to all customers, who are taken in numerical order. Purchases are limited to two window items per customer. Once their window transaction is complete, customers are free to shop the store. You’ll find the Goodwill Steinway Store at 32-36 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11103 (718-932-0418).

Saturday, May 4th:

  • The West Harlem Fifth Avenue Goodwill Window Sale: The weekly sale starts at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a number in the order they arrive. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchases are made, they may rejoin the line to make additional selections. You’ll find the Goodwill West Harlem Store at 2196 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10037 (212-862-0020).
  • The East Harlem Third Avenue Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:15 a.m. to customers in line, first come-first serve. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The store admits three customers at a time, who may purchase two window items. At 9:30, the store opens to everyone and any remaining window merchandise is available to all. You’ll find the Goodwill East Harlem Store at 2231 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10035 (212-410-0973).
  • The Brooklyn Fulton Street Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:30 AM, first come-first serve. Doors open at 9 a.m. Two items per customer; rejoin line for another chance. You’ll find the Goodwill Fulton Store at 1100-1104 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718-789-0856).

Just in case you’re not in the know yet, a Goodwill Window Sale is when the best items in the store (which have been displayed in the window for days if not weeks) go on sale. There are often designer items and high-priced toys in the mix. We’ve seen everything from red lacquered Chinese lions to a Ferragamo heels to pristine electric guitars. Crowds form early, so try to get to the store well before doors open.

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Sunday, May 5th:

  • Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Goodwill Glassware & Dishware sale! Drop by Goodwill on Sunday, May 5, and get 50% off glassware and dishware. Available while supplies last. No grey-tag items.

To find your nearest Goodwill, visit http://www.goodwillnynj.org/findgoodwill.aspx. Hope to see you soon, Goodwill fans!

Posted by: goodwillnynj | April 30, 2013

Today’s the Last Day to Get Your Free GoodwillNyNj Tote!

Today is the last day to collect your free tote when you donate to Goodwill in April! Just visit http://tinyurl.com/gwtote for all the details, and be sure to stop by your local Goodwill and claim your tote today!

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Posted by: goodwillnynj | April 29, 2013

Goodwill Gems: Big Style, Little Stress, Sexy Studded Heels

Meet the new you, just in time for spring. Our Lauren Haslett is rediscovering her Springtime self at her local Goodwill, and she’s finding out she’s especially in the market for high-style, low-fuss finds. For instance – she’s head over heels for week’s Goodwill Gem: Big Style, Little Stress, Sexy Studded Heels!

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Made in soft, richly colored leather and accented with trendy studded details, these super chic heeled sandals are all you need to complete your spring-to-summer wardrobe.

Big style, little stress. Haven’t you always wanted to know the perfect formula for creating stylish ensembles every day, while putting in minimal amounts of time and effort? Of course you have! We’re all short on time and long on errands, so finding a way to look great without knocking yourself out to get there is every city girl’s dream – or at least it’s this girl’s, and I really don’t think I’m alone here…

And while I can’t really claim this combo is perfect – everyone has their own individual style – it does come in handy in a pinch. The key to this easy-peezy, yet still fabulously stylish look? The sexy, studded, high-heeled sandals I grabbed for an absolute steal at my local Goodwill store, of course.

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Posted by: goodwillnynj | April 25, 2013

All Thrifty States & GoodwillNyNj’s Window Sales!

This just in: All Thrifty States’ Jenna Isaacson will be stopping by Goodwill’s Village Boutique at 44 W 8th St 10011 this Friday morning!

Swing by the Goodwill Boutique this Friday morning and you might end up part of an awesome photography project celebrating reuse and second-hand living!

Swing by the Goodwill Boutique this Friday morning and you might end up part of an awesome photography project celebrating reuse and second-hand living!

Jenna’s All Thrifty States: A Visual Journey through America’s Collective Closets is a photo project and upcoming book that takes an investigative look into the significance of second-hand shopping, and how consumers’ purchases of previously used items can be not only a choice that is healthy for the planet, but an answer to the consumerism that has pushed Americans’ spending habits to the max.

We hope you stop by the Goodwill Boutique to say hello, talk second-hand finds and celebrate reuse with us this Friday a.m.! And speaking of Friday (and Saturday and Sunday) a.m….. Here is our long-awaited, deal-filled Weekend Window Sale line-up for the coming days!:

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Friday, April 26th:

  • The 23rd Street Goodwill Window Sale: The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they enter the store. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, they may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the 23rd Street Goodwill at 220 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010 (212-447-7270).
  • The Bronx Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 7:45 a.m. to customers in line, first come-first serve. Doors open at 8 a.m. The store admits two customers at a time, who may purchase two window items. At 9, the store opens to everyone unless there are still ticket-holders in line. Once they’re through, any remaining window merchandise is available to everyone. You’ll find the Bronx Goodwill at 361 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10455 (718-292-1083).

Saturday, April 27th:

  • The Goodwill Village Boutique Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:50 a.m., first come first serve. Doors open at 9 a.m. Two customers are admitted at a time, who may select two items each. If they want more, they must go to the back of the line and get another ticket. Store opens to the general public when the window sale is over, usually 10-10:15. You’ll find the Goodwill Village Boutique at 44 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10011 (212-477-7024).
  • The Washington Heights Goodwill Window Sale: The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Three customers come in at a time and may choose three items each to purchase. If they want more, they must go to the back of the line after the transaction. The doors open for everyone at 10 a.m. You’ll find the Washington Heights Goodwill at 512 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 (212-923-7910).
  • The East Northport Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets are distributed at 8:15 a.m., first come-first serve. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Two customers are admitted at a time, who may select two items each. Store opens at 9:30 unless there are still ticket-holders in line. Once they are done, window merchandise is available to everyone. You’ll find the East Northport Goodwill at 1900 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, NY 11731 (631-462-4219).
  • The Binghamton Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis as window sale customers enter the store at 9:30 a.m. Each customer may pick up to four window items to buy. The store opens to regular customers at 10 a.m. You’ll find the Binghamton Goodwill at 12 Glenwood Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607-729-2451).
  • The Wappingers Falls Goodwill Window Sale: The sale begins at 8 a.m., and is first come-first serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they arrive. The store admits two customers at a time, who may purchase three window items. When all the ticketed purchasers are done, the merchandise is available to other customers after the store opens at 9. You’ll find the Wappingers Falls Goodwill at 1488 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (845-298-0311).
  • The Springfield Goodwill Window Sale: Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis as window sale customers enter the store at 9:30 a.m. Each customer may pick up to four window items to buy. The store opens to regular customers at 10 a.m. You’ll find the Springfield Goodwill at 126 Route 22 West, Springfield, NJ 07081 (973-912-0156).

Sunday, April 26th

  • The Bellmore Goodwill Window Sale: Ticket distribution will be at 9:15 a.m., and the doors will open at 9:30. The store admits two customers at a time. Purchases are limited to two showcase items per person. To keep the sale moving, customers are asked to make their selections quickly without examining each individual showcase item. Once they have made their choice, they are free to shop the rest of the store. You’ll find the Bellmore Goodwill at 2736 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 (516-409-5951).

Just in case you’re not in the know yet, a Goodwill Window Sale is when the best items in the store (which have been displayed in the window for days if not weeks) go on sale. There are often designer items and high-priced toys in the mix. We’ve seen everything from red lacquered Chinese lions to a Ferragamo heels to pristine electric guitars. Crowds form early, so try to get to the store well before doors open.

To find your nearest Goodwill, visit http://www.goodwillnynj.org/findgoodwill.aspx. And if you haven’t donated to Goodwill recently, now would be a great time – not only will you be helping your community, if you donate this April, you’ll get a free tote bag in the process!

Your donations make a difference. The more donations we get, the more for everyone to buy, and the more funding for our programs and services to keep changing lives.

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