New Retail Store & Donation Center Opening Friday, September 6 at 5835 W. Gate City Blvd
GREENSBORO, NC – Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated grand opening date of their new Retail Store and Donation Center at 5835 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27407. After nearly 2 years of construction the doors of this 12,576 sq ft. building will open for shopping at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 6.
“We truly could not be happier to see these doors open for our donors, shoppers, and team members – their level of dedication has been unwavering,” explains Celeste MacMurdo, executive vice president of retail operations for Triad Goodwill. “We purchased this property in 2020, began developing it in 2023 and now, with this community’s support, we will be able to serve and help even more individuals in our community reach their career goals.”
This new Retail Store and Donation center will expand the organization’s mission of helping community members gain employment through career services and training programs. Like all Triad Goodwill retail stores and e-commerce site, 85 cents of every dollar spent at this store will go back to the non-profit’s mission of improving lives and enriching communities through the power of work.
In addition to supporting the organization’s employment services and training programs, this location will employ approximately 20 full-time and part-time employees and provide volunteer opportunities.
To celebrate the store’s opening, the organization will be giving away reusable Goodwill tote bags to the first 100 customers on Friday and Saturday. Plus, on Friday and Saturday, customers will have the chance to win a $25 gift card if they find a hidden treasure chest while shopping! The lucky customers who find the treasure chest will need to bring it to the cashier to receive their gift card. Gift cards are limited to 1-time to win per person.
Donations are currently being accepted at this location Monday – Sunday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Upon opening, the store will be open for shopping Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Donations will be accepted Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
About Triad Goodwill:
Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.), a local 501(c)(3) non-profit leader, promotes the value of work by providing career development services, skills training, and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill served 2,146 people in the community and helped place 304 workers in competitive employment with an average job placement pay upon entry at $18.34/hr. 85¢ of every dollar earned in Triad Goodwill stores supports their mission of Improving Lives and Enriching Communities Through the Power of Work.
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