Goodwill April Event Celebrates Secondhand Style and Sustainable Living With The Ultimate Wardrobe Refresh Workshop

Interactive Sessions Offer Sustainable Fashion and Fabric Care Tips

BALTIMORE, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Month, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake is making sustainable fashion more accessible with hands-on workshops designed to help consumers extend the life of their clothing and make eco-conscious choices. Teaming up with The Laundry Basket LLC, Goodwill will host "Secondhand & Sustainable: The Ultimate Wardrobe Refresh Workshop" on Saturday, April 19, at two store locations:

• Ellicott City (10164 Baltimore National Pike) – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Towson (1012 York Road) – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

These interactive workshops will provide expert advice on stain removal, clothing preservation, upcycling, and sustainable shopping habits—all in honor of Earth Day. Attendees will learn practical techniques to make their wardrobes last longer while reducing textile waste.

"What we wear and how we care for our clothes has a major impact on the environment, but small changes in our habits can make a big difference," said Lisa Rusyniak, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake. "These workshops will inspire people to shop smarter, care for their clothing more sustainably, and embrace secondhand fashion in a fresh new way."

What You'll Learn

Led by The Laundry Basket LLC founder and CEO Hyacinth Tucker, a nationally recognized laundry expert, each workshop will feature four interactive 30-minute segments:

• The Art of Stain Removal – Best methods for treating tough stains like wine, grease, and ink, along with debunking common laundry myths.
• Clothing Preservation and Longevity – Proper washing, drying, and storage techniques to extend the life of different fabrics and save money.
• Upcycling and Repurposing Fashion – Simple alterations and creative ideas for transforming old clothes into new fashion pieces.
• Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Fashion – Understanding the impact of fast fashion and how to build a more sustainable wardrobe through thrifting.

Special Community Collaborations

• In Ellicott City, volunteers from Howard County Repair Café will offer expert advice on clothing alterations and upcycling.
• In Towson, the Station North Tool Library may join to share additional sustainability tips.

Giveaways and Prizes

Attendees will have a chance to win:

• Goodwill gift cards
• Exclusive discounts
• Wool dryer balls
• Sustainable laundry kits
• Custom "For a Greener Planet" t-shirts

About the Partners

Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake empowers individuals through job training and employment services, helping more than 58,000 people annually overcome barriers to work.

The Laundry Basket LLC, founded by U.S. Army veteran Hyacinth Tucker, is a multi-state laundry service provider featured on ABC, CBS, CNN, and more. Tucker also leads the Laundry Basket Institute, which provides career training in the laundry industry.

For more information, visit goodwillches.org.

CONTACT: Jen Reed, [email protected], (508) 944-4884

SOURCE Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake