Goodwill’s “Haunt Your House” Halloween decorating contest

Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut and Goodwill of Southern New England have teamed up with a frightfully fun way to celebrate Halloween. Starting October 9th, residents of Connecticut and Rhode Island are encouraged to dust the cobwebs off of their Halloween decorations and use their ghoulishly good ideas to turn the exterior of their house into a spooky showcase for a chance to win $500.

“We wanted people to have a fun, safe and socially distanced way to celebrate Halloween,” Jeff Wieser, President & CEO, Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut said. “Whether you engage the whole family in making homemade decorations, use existing decorations or turn to your local Goodwill store for some upcycled options, this is a great way to showcase your Halloween spirit.”

“We typically see a lot of customers coming into our stores during October for Halloween costumes or ideas and supplies to make their own,” Richard Borer, President of Goodwill of Southern New England said. “With the fate of trick-or-treat largely unknown this year, we wanted to find an equally fun way for people to celebrate Halloween. Goodwill stores are full of items to make this year’s decorations just a little more spooky and exciting!”

Goodwill’s “Haunt Your House” Halloween decorating contest runs from October 9, 2020 through November 4, 2020 and is open to all residents of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Enter or vote for your favorite decorated house by visiting https://m.shortstack.page/FPCSRB. Voting is limited to one vote per email address. A winner will be announced on November 6, 2020 and awarded the Grand Prize of $500. For more information, visit: gwct.org/Halloween.

ABOUT GOODWILL OF WESTERN AND NORTHERN CONNECTICUT

Goodwill is a non-profit organization that helps individuals, businesses, and communities come together to support people with disabilities, economic disadvantages, and other barriers to employment. Last year, Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut (GWNC) helped 2,766 Connecticut residents find work. And, in 2018, one out of every 275 hires in the US were the result of services provided by Goodwill. Donations of goods and revenue generated from store sales power this mission, with more than 90% reinvested into the programs and services strengthening Connecticut families. GWNC is headquartered in Bridgeport, Conn., and has store, donation, and career center locations around the state. To learn more, visit: www.gwct.org.