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Affordable Back to School Shopping

Jamie Allen — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:55:10 +0000

When it comes to back to school shopping, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids has everything you need! Check out some of their great fall items.

Heading Back to School

Maranda — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:19:38 +0000

This weekend on “Where You Live” we’ve got everything you need to get the kids ready to head back to school! We’ll show you affordable fashions from Goodwill and simple solutions for packing healthy lunches from Meijer. We’ll also get expert advise from our friends at Pine Rest to help calm your kids’ first day fears. We’ll also make a trip to Belding to see how many students are already back to school preparing for fall athletics! Plus, the chance to register to win a $100 Back to school shopping spree from Meijer!! This weekend on “Where You Live”! Catch it Saturday at 7:30 a.m. on WOTV 4 and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.

Thank You!!

Maranda — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:01:10 +0000

The 2010 Park Party season is officially over and it’s been incredible!! This summer we have served over 30,000 kids and families by providing free food and free fun in six locations around West Michigan. I want to thank every person that participated in the events. I also want to thank my co-workers, the college interns, city officials and volunteers from every location for assisting in making each event special. We couldn’t do these giant, free events without awesome corporate partners. Here’s a HUGE THANK YOU to them: Bethany Christian Services, Country Fresh Ice Cream, Cheese Kurls, Craig’s Cruisers, Ferris State University, Fifth Third Bank, Goodwill Industries, Ice Mountain, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Holland Aquatic Center, Meijer, Pine Rest Christian Services, Priority Health, STAR 105.7, Touchstone Energy Cooperative, West Michigan Whitecaps, USDA and the MI Department of Ed. The get the full scoop of what it takes to make these events happen watch “Where You Live” on Saturday, July 31st we’ll be doing a special “Park Parties” by the numbers!! The show airs at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8. Thanks again for being part of a great summer of Park Parties!!!

Next Park Party In Wyoming

Maranda — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:16:15 +0000

On Thursday, July 1st we’ll host our second Park Party of the summer at Lamar Park in Wyoming! It’s a beautiful park and we’re excited to offer an afternoon of free family there! A few highlights-Craig’s Cruisers will give 5,000 go kart rides away at tomorrow’s event!!! Goodwill Industries will be collecting gently used items-bring a bag of goodies and we’ll give you an Entertainment Book. This park also features a super sweet Splash Pad for kids. Free lunches will be served to anyone 18 and under starting at 11:30 a.m. and the party will begin at noon.

Come out and enjoy an afternoon of FREE Fun!!!

Starting the Summer in Cedar Springs

Jamie Allen — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:14:28 +0000

Thanks to our friends in Cedar Springs for all the help in making this party possible. Something unique at this party was a special offer from Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids.

First Park Party of The Summer

Maranda — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:32:24 +0000

I’m so excited for the first Park Party of the summer taking place Thursday, June 24th at the Cedar Springs Public School Complex! The event takes place from noon – 2 p.m. and free lunches will be served starting at 11:30 to anyone 18 or younger. The best place to park for this event is at Cedar Springs High School. A shuttle bus will be available between the high school and the party site. Bring a bag or two of gently used or new items, donate the goods to Goodwill Industries and you’ll get a 2010 Entertainment Book-while supplies last. I’d also suggest you bring water and sunscreen because Storm Team 8 is forecasting nice, sunny skies! Hope to see you and your family on Thursday at the first Park Party of the Summer!

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle at Goodwill

Jamie Allen — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:30:47 +0000

Recycling clothing is a great way to be green. Whether you’re donating items you no longer need or purchasing used to save money, you’re doing your part to help the planet.

Top 10 Items You Can Donate

Jamie Allen — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:30:26 +0000

One of the ways that people can be environmentally responsible is by donating to Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids. Here are the top 10 items that people might now realize you can donate:

1 - Televisions (working and non-working)

2 - Computers and Electronics

3 - Old Cell Phones

4 - Used Ink Toner & Cartridges

5 - Clothing with Rips, Holes or Stains

6 - Miscellaneous Electronic Equipment

7 - Old Toys & Stuffed Animals

8 - Outdated Clothes

9 - Silverware & Dishes

10 - Belts, Ties & Jewelry

For a donation site near you visit www.goodwillgr.org.

Get Your Family To Go Green!

Maranda — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:51:46 +0000

Living a more eco-friendly lifestyle is what it’s all about. Each of us doing small things to make a big difference! This week on “Where You Live” we’ll give you all kinds of simple solutions to make living a greener life easy and affordable. Our energy experts at Touchstone Energy Cooperative will show you how to save hundreds of dollars on your energy bills. We’ll walk the aisles of Meijer to see all the EcoWise ways you can save money and help save the planet! See how Goodwill is giving you a chance to recycle and reuse clothing, toys and household goods and visit a recycling center to see how you can recycle up to 60% of your trash every week! Get Green with us this weekend on “Where You Live” Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.

Spring Trends from Goodwill Industries

Jamie Allen — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:47:57 +0000

With spring break in sight, it’s time to shop for warmer weather. Here’s a look at what’s on trend for spring at Goodwill!