FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2015
HEART OF TEXAS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES PARTNERING WITH
MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST FUNDRAISING DONATION DRIVE
On November 12th-13th, Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries and Midway High School
will host a Donation Drive to raise support for the Parent Teacher Organization, which
funds Prom, Graduation and other celebrations throughout the year.
This is part of a new program at Goodwill called "Fundraising Donation Drives”, which
allows schools and organizations to earn money by collecting donations and bringing
them to an onsite Goodwill collection area on the day of the event. Items are weighed,
put into bins and loaded by Goodwill donation attendants. For every filled bin, Midway
High School PTO will receive $50 from Goodwill. Donations quickly add up, as
organizations that have taken part in the program have averaged about $1500 per
event!
“When you host a donation drive with Heart of Texas Goodwill, you are able to raise
money for your organization by simply donating unwanted clothing and household
items. You help your community, simplify your life and fundraise at the same time,” says
Marketing Director, Sarah Newbury.
All items donated to Goodwill are used to support our local community through their nocost education and employment programs that prepare people with disabilities and
disadvantages to find sustainable jobs and careers.
Supporters can bring their gently used items to the Midway High School parking lot on
Thursday, November 12th or Friday, November 13th between 7AM – 4:30PM. They will
receive a tax receipt, Midway High School PTO will receive a donation for each bin
filled.
Sarah Newbury
Marketing and Communications Director
Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries
Cell: (254) 289-4619
Ofc: (254) 753-7337 ext. 132
snewbury@hotgoodwill.org