PHOENIX — Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) has been selected as the official jersey patch partner of the Valley Suns.
That means the NBA G League affiliate team's jerseys will bear the Goodwill logo.
The team said the partnership "will tip off with a donation drive at Goodwill stores throughout the Valley."
Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns Chief Executive Officer Josh Bartelstein said Goodwill is the perfect fit for the basketball organization, which is committed to making a positive change in the Valley community.
“Goodwill has been an incredible partner to the Suns and Mercury, and we’re excited to extend our partnership to include the Valley Suns,” said Bartelstein.
Fans who donate a bag or box of gently used items to select Goodwill stores throughout the Valley by Oct. 16 will get two free tickets to the Valley Suns home opener on Nov. 11.
Here's a list of stores taking donations for free tickets.
- 39th & Pinnacle Peak: 23425 N 39th Drive #101 in Glendale
- Cooper Rd & Chandler Blvd: 1850 E Chandler Boulevard in Chandler
- Ellsworth & Rittenhouse: 21437 S Ellsworth Road in Queen Creek
- 99th & Camelback: 10005 W Camelback Road in Phoenix
- 3rd Ave & Van Buren: 310 W Van Buren Street in Phoenix
The game is at 7 p.m. at Mullett Arena against the Stockton Kings. For more information about the giveaway, you can click here.
Tim O'Neal, the president and CEO of GCNA, said the nonprofit organization is thrilled about the new partnership with the Valley Suns.
'We look forward to working with the Valley Suns and their fans to continue our mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families and building stronger communities,” said O'Neal.
If you want to buy tickets to a Valley Suns game, click here.
