Goodwill To Host Informative Health Insurance Events In Chattanooga and Dalton

Get Personalized Guidance on Medicare and Insurance at Goodwill Opportunity Centers

Two Goodwill Opportunity Centers will host insurance resource events on Tuesday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dalton and Thursday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in East Brainerd.

The Goodwill Opportunity Center – Dalton is located at 1001 Market Street, inside the Goodwill store, and the Goodwill Opportunity Center – East Brainerd is located at 7601 East Brainerd Road, next to the Goodwill store.

During these drop-in events, attendees will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one, personalized guidance at no charge from Southeast Health and Life on how to navigate Medicare Advantage (Part C), Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap), Medicaid, and other valuable programs designed to lower healthcare costs and enhance support services.

The event is free and open to the public. It aims to empower community members with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about additional free services offered at Goodwill Opportunity Centers, including career assessments, career and job search support, employment readiness assistance, digital skills training, financial and nutritional education, on-site job coaching and resume and interview preparation.

"We are excited to host this informative event,” said Rachel Inman, Vice President of Mission Services. “Through these types of events, we aim to provide essential services and support to those in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.”

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Burlington's Success Burlington recently collaborated with Goodwill Opportunity Centers in Chattanooga and Dalton to host a series of hiring events aimed at staffing Burlington store locations, including their new Fort Oglethorpe and Dalton stores. Burlington store managers Forrest Thomasson, Desmond Hubbard, and Carol Kambhampati shared that hosting hiring events with Goodwill proved to be significantly more desirable than holding hiring events at their own stores. “It was such a smooth process. Goodwill Opportunity Center staff members greeted applicants and made them feel welcome, which allowed us to focus on conducting interviews,” said Carol. Attendees were also invited to sign up for Goodwill’s free My Career Advisor online platform, which supports job seekers through every step of their career journey. The platform offers tools and resources for career exploration, resume building, training and education, and access to community resources. The collaboration between Burlington and Goodwill resulted in 132 job placements in our region. “Goodwill Opportunity Centers are a gold mine of a resource,” said Forrest. Desmond added, “I would definitely recommend that other employers reach out to Goodwill for hiring support.” Whether you're a job seeker or an employer in Southeast Tennessee or Northwest Georgia, Goodwill is here to help. Call (423) 629-2501 or visit www.goodwillchatt.org/missionservices.