Halloween Headquarters At Goodwill; Web Site BOOsts Your Costume Creation

Business Wire, Oct 8, 2002

Business Editors

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2002

Leisure suits, patchwork shirts and go-go boots are just a few of the items for sale as Goodwill stores in Eastern and Central Massachusetts gear up for their busiest shopping season. And you can find your scariest look at Goodwill's Halloween Headquarters at www.goodwillpromo.org - or from the attached list of costume ideas.

While other retailers anticipate the holiday shopping season between Thanksgiving and Christmas, October is the hottest month at Goodwill. "The trick is letting your imagination go wild with the accessories," says Joanne K. Hilferty, President and CEO of Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries. "The treat is that no one will have exactly the same costume, and your purchase supports individuals who are job training to enter the workforce."

In addition to costume ideas and attire, Goodwill Stores carry affordable new and used items such as career wear, children's clothing, sports equipment, computers, stereos and household appliances.

Goodwill also welcomes clothing and household good donations to its eight stores and nine Attended Donation Center (ADC) and 30 Recycling Center sites in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Donors can make fair market value deductions from their federal income tax and receive a tax receipt. The Goodwill Stores provide on-the-job training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to work.

Goodwill Stores are located in Boston, Cambridge, Hyannis, Jamaica Plain, Medford, Somerville, South Boston and Worcester. For exact locations of a Goodwill Store or the nearest donation center, or for more information about Goodwill programs and services, visit the Goodwill web site at www.goodwillmass.org or call 888-828-GIVE.

About Goodwill

For over a century, Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries (Goodwill) has provided job training and work programs to help individuals with disabilities and other barriers to self-sufficiency achieve independence through work. Located in Boston, Goodwill is the founding organization of a worldwide network of more than 200 Goodwill affiliates. Last year, Goodwill provided employment and career services to more than 6,000 men and women in Massachusetts. The eight Goodwill Stores in Eastern and Central Massachusetts provide on-the-job training opportunities for Goodwill participants. The White House and The Welfare to Work Partnership have recognized Goodwill as a national model for serving individuals with multiple barriers to employment. For more information, please visit www.goodwillmass.org.

Goodwill Stores ... Halloween Headquarters

1. HERCULES- brown shorts or pants with pull string, belt on chest, blond shoulder hair wig, sandals

2. CLEOPATRA- wig containing lots of beads, white sheet, sash, make-up, sandals, snake bracelets

3. DRACULA- black cape, blood make-up, fangs, white shirt, black pants, bow tie

4. ALADDIN- baggy brown pants, leather vest, sandals

5. PHANTOM OF THE OPERA- face mask (1/2 white, 1/2 black) cape, dress tuxedo, bow tie

6. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD- blouse, skirt, red hooded cape, basket

7. TINKERBELL/ BALLERINA- white tights, tu-tu, bodysuit

8. COWBOY- cowboy hat, cowboy boots, jeans, shirt, belt

9. FISHERMAN- boots, yellow slicker, jeans, shirt, suspenders

10. POPEYE- white pants, shirt, black shoes, black bandanna, sailor hat, can of spinach

11. CHARLIE CHAPLIN- black tuxedo, black hat, cane, mustache

12. SNOW WHITE- red and blue dress, blue headband, black shoes

13. PRINCESS JASMINE- light blue baggy pants, cropped light blue shirt, long black dress, black cape, clogs

14. NURSE- white pants, white sneakers, light blue shirt, white coat

15. PIRATE/ CAPTAIN HOOK- eye patch, vest, shirt, baggy pants, boots

16. 50S MAN- white t-shirt, black jeans, black leather jacket, black sunglasses

17. 50S WOMAN- poodle skirt, short-sleeved sweater, hair ribbon, bobby socks and shoes

18. ZORRO- sword, black hat, black cape, white long sleeved shirt, black pants, black mask

19. WICKED WITCH- pointed black hat, make-up (fake moles and nose, etc.) black dress, black cape, clogs

20. FARMER- overalls, straw hat, flannel shirt, pipe, shovel

21. FBI AGENT- suit, tie, trench coat, badge, sunglasses

22. ELVIRA- black dress, long black wig, black stockings, black clogs

23. BRIDES- prom dresses, wedding dresses

24. GROOM- tuxedoes, cummerbunds, tuxedo shirts

25. BIKER- leather everything, fake tatoos

26. HIPPIE- tie die, bell bottoms, long hair wig, peace signs

27. ATHLETE- sports jersey, helmet, sports equipment, black makeup under eyes

28. NERD- red shirt, suspenders, long blue jeans rolled up, white socks, shoes, glasses

29. TOP GUN- green jumpsuit, black boots, aviator sunglasses, attitude

30. BEACH BUM- Hawaiian Shirt, sandals, cut off shorts, sunglasses

31. 70'S DISCO- collared, printed shirt, tight pants, beads, long hair wig, platform shoes

32. SOUTHERN BELLE- floral full-length dress, white gloves, big hat, fake pearls, little purse