Goodwill Keystone Area announced the opening of a new store at the Pottstown Plaza this spring. 

Goodwill is kick-starting its arrival with a donation drive event on Saturday, January 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 799 N. State St. in Pottstown. The first 50 donors will receive a $5 Goodwill gift card and a Goodwill shopping bag that can be used when the new store opens its doors. 

This event marks the beginning of a new chapter for Goodwill Keystone Area in Pottstown, and the organization encourages residents to drop off gently used items on Saturday. Items that Goodwill can accept include: 

•    Antiques and collectibles; 
•    Art; 
•    Books; 
•    CDs, records, videos and DVDs; 
•    Clothing; 
•    Footwear; 
•    Games and toys; 
•    Housewares;
•    Jewelry and accessories; 
•    Linens and rugs; 
•    Musical instruments; 
•    Outerwear; 
•    Sports equipment and more.

Click here for a full list of items Goodwill does and does not accept.

Donations to Goodwill provide affordable goods to the community, contribute to reducing landfill waste and have a profound impact on lives. Proceeds from the sale of donated items support mission programs that empower individuals facing employment barriers.