Thrifty Fashionista Comes to Savannah to Talk Goodwill Shopping

April 10, 2013 - PRLog -- (SAVANNAH, GA) Goodwill Industries International is being featured in a new book entitled “All Thrifty States: A Visual Journey through America’s Collective Closets.”

Jenna Isaacson, author and visual journalist, will make an appearance at the new Goodwill store, at 108 West Broughton Street, this Thursday morning at 10:30 AM. Her goal is to encourage people to lead a more “second hand” lifestyle, by donating gently used clothing, and shopping at thrift stores, like Goodwill.

Jenna’s book “All Thrifty States” looks into the significance of second-hand shopping, and how it can help consumers’ spending habits, plus be healthy for the environment.  She will be showcasing her book in 48 states, except Alaska and Hawaii.

The “All Thrifty States” journey will kick off in Washington DC, and end on April 30th.  Jenna will stop at Goodwill stores along the way.  At each destination, she hopes to make people more aware of the amazing things you can find by living a more second-hand lifestyle.  It’s a “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” approach to shopping at thrift stores.  Jenna has been a Goodwill shopper all her life.

This is the second time that Jenna has embarked on this journey.  Her first trip was in the summer of 2011.  Jenna has also made an appearance on the popular nationwide morning talk show “Good Morning America."

For more information, call: Jan Bass, Marketing Director at (912) 663.0685

About Goodwill of the Coastal Empire

Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, Inc. is dedicated to the mission of assisting people with disabilities and other barriers to employment to live independently and become employed.  The not-for-profit organization employs nearly 600 employees throughout the area.  In 2012, Goodwill provided services to 24,427 people and placed 1,406 people into employment through various programs offered throughout the region. Goodwill of the Coastal Empire serves 33 counties in Georgia and South Carolina, operating 14 retail locations and six Job Connection Centers in that region.  Goodwill accepts tax deductible clothing, household items, computers, and car donations, as well as operates an online store at www.shopgoodwill.com . For more information on Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, please visit www.goodwillsavannah.org.  Find us on Facebook: Savannah Goodwill or follow us on Twitter: @SavGoodwill.