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Donate to Goodwill to receive 2008 tax deduction

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As the end of the year approaches, donate gently used merchandise to Goodwill and turn your clutter and unwanted items into a tax deduction. All donations must be received by Dec. 31 in order for donors to receive a 2008 tax credit.

Donations of clothing, household items, automobiles, books and toys may be brought to:

• Any of Goodwill's 38 retail stores or three outlet store locations in central Indiana.
• One of five attended donation centers.

Goodwill stores are open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Stores will be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24) and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. New Year's Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 31). Attended donation centers are open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. on Sundays and follow the same Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve schedules. All locations are closed Christmas Day. For a complete listing of Goodwill Stores and donation centers, visit www.goodwillindy.org .

Donation receipts are available at all stores and donation centers. Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law, and donors should consult a tax advisor regarding charitable tax deductions. For general guidelines about tax deductions, visit www.irs.gov.

‘Tis the Season for Affordable Shopping at Goodwill

Look your very best and spend less this holiday season with dazzling holiday attire, stylish sweaters, coats and winter accessories from Goodwill's 38 central Indiana retail stores. With more than 3,000 pieces of low-priced merchandise added to the sales floor daily, shopping at your local Goodwill stores helps make this holiday shopping season both festive and affordable. “Our customers typically shop our retail stores during the holidays because they know we carry everything from great designer holiday fashions to winter coats and accessories for just a fraction of the original cost,” said Kent Kramer, vice president of retail operations. “In today's ailing economy, we are seeing some new faces and more of our existing shoppers.” For self-proclaimed bargain shopper, Karen Miles, shopping at Goodwill stores during the holidays is a way for her to purchase quality merchandise and stretch her holiday shopping budget. “I always shop at Goodwill, but it's been especially critical for me to shop here during this holiday season with the economy being so bad,” said Miles. “Shopping here allows me to buy brand name clothes for holiday functions that are really expensive in most department stores.”	Models are courtesy of LModelz Model Management.
In addition to clothing for adults and children, choose from Goodwill's selection of books, toys, and home accessories for your gift giving needs. Can't decide what to buy? That's OK. Goodwill offers gift certificates that can be used at any of its 38 stores and three outlet stores. Gift certificates are available in $5, $10, $25 and $50 increments and can be purchased at all central Indiana Goodwill retail stores. Shop Goodwill to find variations of these hot picks and other holiday gift options.
Models are courtesy of LModelz Model Management. Goodwill's Holiday Shopping wish list: Holiday party attire: For her - After five cocktail dress, metallic clutch and peep- toe or satin heels-$31.98 For him - Dark colored blazer or sports coat, button-down oxford-style shirt, slacks and tie (optional) - $17.96 Home for the holidays attire: For her - Skinny jeans with designer appliqué detailing, fitted white T-shirt and sailor-inspired crop jacket - $14.97 For him - Boot-cut vintage washed jeans and sweater - $9.98 Winter essentials outerwear: For him and her - Wool pea coat, gloves, scarves and hats - $12.96

Goodwill accepts a variety of donations, including gently used clothing, shoes, housewares, furniture, toys and books. Donations to Goodwill are tax deductible, and receipts are available upon request.

Brownsburg Goodwill Store now open

Shopping and donating to Goodwill is now easier for Brownsburg residents. On Oct. 2, Goodwill Industries opened its first retail store in the Brownsburg community. This is the organization's 38th retail store and third in Hendricks County.

“For the last several years, we have operated a very successful attended donation center (ADC) in the community,” said Tim Cooper, retail director. “Brownsburg is experiencing tremendous growth, and we know that the residents would support a Goodwill retail store in this area.”

The Brownsburg Goodwill Store occupies the former Sullivan Hardware building, located at 11 E. Garner Road, and boasts 10,400 square feet, three checkout lanes, a donation drive-thru center and 25 employees.

Goodwill accepts a variety of donations including gently used clothing, shoes, housewares, furniture, toys and books. Donations to Goodwill are tax deductible, and receipts are available upon request.

For a complete list of Goodwill's retail stores, click here.

Goodwill auto auctions scheduled

Goodwill auto auctions are scheduled for most Saturdays throughout the year. Upcoming auction dates are:

• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

All auctions start at noon and are conducted at the Marion County Auction, 1300 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis. Previews of the vehicles are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the Friday before the auction at the South Tibbs site. A listing is available by clicking here.

Vehicle donations are accepted at all Goodwill stores, and pick-up service is available by calling
(317) 524-4353 or by submitting an online request.