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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VIDEO: East Ridge Grand Opening

By Michelle Turner • February 27, 2026

Goodwill Opens New East Ridge Store and Donation Center A new Goodwill store and donation center opened in East Ridge on Thursday, Feb. 26. The location, at 3715 Ringgold Road in the former Food City building, is approximately significantly larger than the previous Goodwill location in East Ridge. The over 40,000-square-foot building will feature a Goodwill store, a Donation Xpress Center, and a dedicated space for a future Goodwill Opportunity Center. The previous Goodwill location in East Ridge, located at 5082 South Terrace, in front of the AMC movie theater, will remain open as a Goodwill Donation Xpress Center. After the opening of the new East Ridge store, the local nonprofit will operate 16 stores and three Goodwill Opportunity Centers in the region. Goodwill Opportunity Centers provide career search services and employment-readiness assistance at no charge to the community. 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. “We’re proud to expand our presence and deepen our commitment to the community,” said Gena Weldon, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area. “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, equip people with training to prepare for the future of work and make a real impact in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.” Those interested in learning about Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area can find more information at goodwillchatt.org.

Good News: Goodwill Grand Opening February 26, 2026!

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