Goodwill of Colorado supports Cañon City community
For We Are The Royal Gorge Region, FOX21's Krista Witiak met with Brand Manager Stephanie Bell and Goodwill of Cañon City's team members Elizabeth and Joe to discuss the nonprofit's impact on the local community.
On Wednesday, March 26, the Goodwill store in Cañon City at 910 Main Street will host a customer appreciation event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include free refreshments, prize giveaways, and a 15% discount for Department of Corrections employees who show their ID.
Goodwill helps farmers and ranchers with disabilities through AgrAbility and sponsors the Blossom Festival. This year's parade is on May 3. For more information, visit GoodwillColorado.org.
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