Silicon Valley nonprofit opens first store inside jail

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Goodwill has opened a new store in the most unexpected location — and for the employees it could be a life-changing experience.

Goodwill of Silicon Valley launched its first-ever store at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas last week, providing incarcerated women hands-on training in using a cash register and how to select and sort items. The small store is stocked with shoes, backpacks, pants, shirts, sweaters, underwear and socks. It’s open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m., and women who are getting released will be scheduled to stop by the store to pick out free clothes.

Goodwill has opened a new store in the most unexpected location — and for the employees it could be a life-altering experience. Goodwill of Silicon Valley launched its first-ever store at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas last week, providing incarcerated women hands-on training in using a cash register and how to select and sort items. The small store is stocked with shoes, backpacks, pants, shirts, sweaters and underwear and socks. It’s open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m., and women who are getting released will be scheduled to stop by the store to pick out free clothes. Learn more at SanJoseSpotlight.com…

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