Goodwill Donation Pop-up Opens In Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN — A Goodwill pop-up donation center has opened on Bedford Avenue to help collect clothes for the nonprofit's outpost in Downtown Brooklyn.

The new "donation destination" opened its doors on Monday and will accept donations throughout the month of January. Williamsburg residents can stop by The Canvas by Querencia at 132 Bedford Avenue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays all month, including some longer hours depending on the needs of residents, Goodwill NYNJ said.

"Goodwill NYNJ aligns with the mission of Querencia to support brands dedicated to sustainability and recycling -it only made sense to open a donation center within The Canvas by Querencia Studio, their latest endeavor," said Katy Gaul-Stigge, Goodwill NYNJ president and CEO. "It's a win-win for all as we continue to support the fashion industry in recycling pre-loved goods while benefiting from the donations that are vital and fuel the operations of Goodwill NYNJ."

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Donations collected at the pop-up will mainly be sent to Goodwill's outpost on Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn.

This location has recently opened a "Curated Shop" within in the store, which has stylists hand pick on-trend clothing and accessories for the resale market.

"The Attended Donation Center at The Canvas Williamsburg will continue our collaboration on one of the busiest streets in New York City, Bedford Avenue, while giving guests of The Canvas an exciting new opportunity to make an impact in the environment while shopping from our community of international, ethical and vintage fashion brands leading the way in shifting to a more conscious and sustainable fashion industry," said Devin James Gilmartin, president and creative director at Querencia Studio.

This isn't the first time Goodwill and Querencia have teamed up, the organization said. The studio used textiles collected by Goodwill NYNJ in 2017 to create a spring fashion line for a show presented on Earth Day.

The Canvas outpost is a "collection of multipurpose spaces hosting and facilitating experiences and events aimed at addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals," the release said.

The pop-up will continue Goodwill's mission of providing individuals with disabilities independence through employment. Last year, Goodwill NYNJ hired or developed employment options for over 4,000 local job-seekers, including 1,300 individuals with disabilities, the organization said.

The nonprofit also diverted over 135 million pounds of usable goods out of the landfills in 2017.

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