Goodwill store, opportunity center opens

Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area celebrated the grand opening of its store and Opportunity Center in Dalton with a a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 11. The 1001 Market St. location includes a Goodwill retail store, a Donation Xpress Center and an Opportunity Center.


This is the 18th retail store location and the second Opportunity Center location for Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area.


Through their Goodwill Opportunity Centers, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area provides training, education and employment for people in its 23-county territory in Tennessee and North Georgia.


The store’s hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Opportunity Center hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Goodwill accepts donations during regular store hours.


Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area employs more than 350 individuals, many of whom have barriers to employment, according to a press release.


“We are thrilled to open our Dalton Goodwill store, Donation Xpress Center and Goodwill Opportunity Center and are thankful for the community’s support,” said Gena Weldon, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area in the press release. “Today was a milestone not only for Goodwill but also for our shared commitment to positively impact the lives of individuals and families in Dalton and beyond.”


Those interested in learning about Goodwill can find more information at goodwillchatt.org. 


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