Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently celebrated the opening of its new attended donation center at 1437 Main St. in Blakely’s Peckville section. The new center features 3,000 square feet and accepts gently used clothing, home goods and more, with each donation supporting Goodwill Industries programs in the local community. The Peckville center is one of three attended donation centers across NEPA and supports Goodwill’s mission of providing supportive opportunities for individuals with disabilities or other barriers to enhance their lives. Cutting the ribbon are, from left: Annie Bloom, box office manager, Theater at North; Dr. Laurie Houser, vice president of theater operations, Theater at North; Debby Mendicino, vice president of mission services and quality compliance and assurance; Christopher Langan, vice president of finance and administration; John Stedina, warehouse manager; Kate Jones, CEO; Christine Kobrynich, vice president of retail operations; Alexis Ladomirak, Peckville Attended Donation Center attendant; Ebony Shager, assistant director of retail; and Kim Sparrow, retail regional manager.
