Goodwill Night set for this Sunday

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Smokies and Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. are teaming up this Sunday, June 28, to collect donations for the various Goodwill Industries locations in the Knoxville area, as well as raise awareness about some key services provided by Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc.

"We are happy to be able to assist Goodwill Industries in their donation efforts," stated Smokies General Manager Brian Cox. "We hope those coming out to Sunday's game will donate for a very worthy cause."

Fans attending Sunday's Smokies game can take advantage of a $2 ticket discount being offered by the Smokies to anyone who brings in a household item or three items of new or gently used clothing to the Goodwill truck that will be at Smokies Park. Donations collected at the stadium and at other Goodwill donation locations go towards Goodwill Industries being able to provide an array of vocational services for East Tennesseans, including computer skills and nurse training programs.

"Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. is excited to partner with the Tennessee Smokies on June 28th to support Goodwill's mission of providing vocational services and employment opportunities for people with barriers to employment in the East Tennessee Community, states Rachel Casey, Marketing & PR Coordinator for Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc.

For additional questions, fans are encouraged to contact the Smokies front office at (865) 286-2300.