Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont celebrated the grand opening of the new Goodwill Center in Rock Hill on Saturday, Sept. 17. Several community leaders helped cut the ribbon at 8:45 a.m., including Chairman of the Rock Hill Area Council Rocky Miller, South Carolina Senator Wes Hayes and York County Councilman William “Bump” Roddey. Doors opened to the public at 9 a.m., and shoppers enjoyed music, food and giveaways while they shopped.
The new Goodwill Center is located at 1922 Mt. Gallant Road, near the intersection of Celanese Road, replacing the old Rock Hill location at 717 Albright Road. WRHI and Interstate 107 were broadcasting live on-site with entertainment and giveaways, and Goodwill mascot Smiling G greeted shoppers.
Proceeds from the sale of donated items at Goodwill’s retail stores fund the organization’s job training and employment programs that assist thousands in the Southern Piedmont region each year. Ninety cents of every dollar spent at Goodwill helps fund these programs.
The Rock Hill Goodwill Center employs 20-25 people and generates approximately $500,000 in wages and sales taxes paid per year. Normal store hours for the Rock Hill Goodwill Center are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The store can be reached by calling 803-324-1831.
