VIDEO: National Thrift Shop Day & National Nonprofit Day - Goodwill on Let's Chatt (WDEF TV 12)

National Thrift Shop Day and National Nonprofit Day are celebrated annually on August 17.


Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area helps people in our community transform their potential into opportunity through education, training, and employment.

This National Thrift Shop Day, we encourage everyone to shop, donate, and change a life by celebrating their unique style, shopping sustainably, and supporting nonprofit thrift stores that give back to the community. You never know what treasures you’ll find or whose life you’ll change as a result!


When you donate to Goodwill, the proceeds from selling those items fund vital programs such as job training and placement services. These programs help people gain the skills they need to find sustainable employment and improve their quality of life. So, by donating, you're not only decluttering your space, but you’re also making a positive impact on others in our community.

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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.
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