Goodwill to Open Second Store in Southeast Cleveland

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Goodwill Industries of Greater Chattanooga's new location in Southeast Cleveland will take place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25, followed by an official store opening at 9 a.m.

The new location, at 2010 Broomfield Road SE in the former Fresh ‘N Low grocery store, is more than 15,000 square-feet and will feature a Goodwill store, a Donation Xpress  Center, and a dedicated space for a future Goodwill Opportunity Center.

The current Goodwill location in Cleveland, located at 255 Paul Huff Parkway NW, will remain open.

After the opening of the new Cleveland store, the local nonprofit will operate  17  stores and three Goodwill Opportunity Centers in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.

Goodwill Opportunity Centers provide career search services and employment-readiness assistance at no charge to the community.

The public is invited to the grand opening event, which will include an appearance by Goodwill’s  Smiling G mascot and giveaways and door prizes throughout the day, as supplies last.

Store  hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Goodwill accepts donations during regular store hours.

Gena Weldon, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area, said, “We’re proud to expand our presence and deepen our commitment to Bradley County."

“Those  who shop and donate join us in our mission to help people  overcome barriers to employment, divert millions of pounds of items from local landfills and equip people with training to prepare for the future of work," Weldon said.

Those interested in learning about Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area can find more information at goodwillchatt.org.

Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area has helped people with barriers to employment get the training and support they need to find competitive jobs in the community. When you shop or donate to Goodwill, you are helping people in your community turn their potential into opportunity. Visit www.goodwillchatt.org to learn more.

Goodwill is an autonomous 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a member agency of Goodwill Industries International and the United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

Goodwill is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and serves 23 counties in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.

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