This marks the nonprofit’s first new store and donation location of the year as it raises funds to create opportunities for upward mobility.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 21, 2023) – Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont will continue its growth plan with the opening of its first new store of 2023. The nonprofit will open its newest location in Belmont Friday, August 25, 2023. Last year, Goodwill added six new locations to the region, and relocated its store in Shelby, a total of seven new retail stores in the Charlotte region.
This marks the nonprofit’s 32nd store in the greater Charlotte region. The new store in Belmont brings 30 new jobs to the region and has an estimated economic and fiscal impact of $3.4 million annually, including wages and sales.
The grand opening of this new retail store is an opportunity for the community to be among the first to experience the new Goodwill location and shop for great deals at an affordable price – all while helping their neighbors improve their lives. The nonprofit is expanding throughout its region to provide more opportunity for local residents to reuse and repurpose items that help to create equitable access to career opportunities for people in our region. Shopping and donations allow Goodwill to create job opportunities and fund career training and employment services that are offered at no cost.
At 9:45 a.m., a ceremonial ribbon cutting will begin with representatives from Goodwill and Belmont. Doors will open for shopping at 10 a.m.
The new 25,000-square-foot retail store is located at 6507 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012. Regular hours for the new store are Monday, Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Senior Day – 55+ save 25%) and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The first 200 guests in line will receive a free foldable shopping tote to collect their great finds while supporting the nonprofit’s efforts to reduce plastic waste. Shoppers can look forward to prizes and giveaways, including the chance to find dozens of golden giveaway cards hidden throughout the store, offering $5, $10 or $20 off their purchase opening weekend.
The new store will provide a location for local residents to donate and shop to reuse and repurpose items while supporting the Goodwill mission to help people advance their careers and improve their lives through free career training and employment services.
“As we continue our growth in the region, shoppers will notice our expansion into communities where we have not traditionally served before,” said Jose Luis, chief operating officer at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. “Adding a location in Belmont makes shopping and donating even more convenient for our supporters in the area to donate and repurpose their items, and discover great finds that do good. Our shoppers and donors play a vital role in driving the Goodwill mission, and we’re so grateful for their support.”
Since 1965, Goodwill has been helping individuals and families in the region earn new skills, discover new careers, change their circumstances and improve their lives. The local organization’s mission is to build pathways that help people pursue the life they want to achieve. In 2022, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont provided support to more than 7,700 people. Training programs are regularly enrolling and are currently focused in construction, customer service, IT and workplace skills.
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