SEA DOGS PARTNER WITH GOODWILL FOR DONATION DRIVE

Fans Encouraged to Bring Donations to August 12th Game

Portland, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs have partnered with Goodwill Industries of Northern New England to host Goodwill Night and Donation Drive at Hadlock Field on Wednesday, August 12th when the Sea Dogs take on the Erie SeaWolves at 7:00 PM. 

Fans are encouraged to bring bags of gently used clothing, books and other household items to Hadlock Field to donate to Goodwill.  Goodwill will have a donation center at Hadlock Field to collect the items.  For a list of acceptable donations, please visit Goodwill's website: http://www.goodwillnne.org/donate.

Donations help fund Goodwill services that strengthen our local communities by getting people back to work and receiving the support they need to lead more stable lives.

Puffy G; Goodwill's mascot, will throw out a first-pitch prior to the game.

Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has a 10-year goal of being instrumental in moving 10,000 households out of poverty and into stability in its territory of Maine, New Hampshire and northern Vermont.  Goodwill not only creates training opportunities and jobs within its agency, its Workforce Services helps local businesses build their own workforce.

As an employer of more than 2,100 people and a social service provider, Goodwill has a unique perspective that can help other employers find and keep reliable employees. Goodwill operates 30 retail stores across northern New England.

Goodwill Neurorehabilitation Services in Portland, Maine and Lewiston, Maine offers comprehensive brain injury services and treatment options for people with acquired brain injuries. At Goodwill Neurorehabilitation Services, comprehensive, community-based therapies are provided to assist individuals with cognitive, emotional and physical needs - so lives can get back on track after a brain injury.

Goodwill NNE also operates Good Clean Property Services - a full service commercial property maintenance company offering the perfect combination of quality, customized, eco-friendly services.

Services are funded by revenue from retail and recycling operations, grants, fees, and philanthropic gifts.  Please visit www.goodwillnne.org for more information.

Tickets are available for all remaining 2015 Sea Dogs' home games. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com.