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Now Open: Mexibites Food & Bakery at our Rockingham Store!

We’re thrilled to welcome a delicious new addition to our Rockingham retail store. Mexibites Food & Bakery is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., serving up bold flavors and fresh-baked treats that are sure to become your new favorites!

Located right inside the store, Mexibites offers a mouthwatering menu featuring:

Whether you’re shopping or just stopping by for a bite, Mexibites brings a vibrant taste of tradition and creativity to your day.

JOIN US FOR THE OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING EVENT ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6

We’re celebrating in style, and you’re invited!

See highlights from the Mexibites menu here.

Come hungry, leave happy – and maybe even as a gift card winner! Whether you come for the tacos or the treasure hunt, there’s something for everyone at our Rockingham store. We can’t wait to see you there!

Celebrating 25 Years of Goodwill in Shelby, NC!

We’re excited to celebrate 25 years of serving the Shelby community! While our store has relocated during that time, it has remained a constant presence in the community – and we’re proud to continue making a positive impact in the area.

To celebrate and thank the community for donating and shopping with us over the past 25 years, we’re hosting a special anniversary event on Friday, September 26, at the Shelby store, which is located at 1005 E. Dixon Blvd. in Shelby, NC. Here’s what’s in store:

Your support over the past 25 years means the world to us. Every donation and purchase helps people in our community pursue the life they want to achieve. We hope to celebrate with you on Friday, September 26!

CELEBRATE & WIN!

#NationalThriftShopDay is coming up on August 17, and we’re celebrating in style—with a $100 gift card giveaway to fuel your next thrifting adventure at Goodwill!

Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or just getting started, this is your chance to score big while showing love for your favorite Goodwill finds.

HOW TO ENTER:

To enter, visit our Instagram page and complete the following:

  1. Follow us at @goodwillsp on Instagram
  2. Comment your favorite Goodwill location on the giveaway post
  3. Tag a friend on the post (multiple tags = multiple entries!)
  4. Bonus! Share a recent thrift find or outfit and tag @goodwillsp in a post or story for 5 extra entries*

*Private accounts must set posts to public for entries to count.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Get ready to thrift, tag and win! 💙 We can’t wait to see your favorite finds and hear which Goodwill store you love most. Happy thrifting!

$5 OFF $25

Christmas is coming early at Goodwill!

Join us for our Christmas in July Sale on Saturday, July 19 – Sunday, July 20 and get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more* as our gift to you!

This festive pop-up is happening at all of our retail stores (excluding Second Editions outlet stores). In addition to the promotion, we’re rolling out a special selection of holiday decor and seasonal items, so you can stock up early and deck the halls in style.

Bonus tip: The $5 discount applies once per customer, per store, so make a day of it and visit multiple locations to unwrap even more savings!

*Limit one transaction per customer, per store. Maximum discount is $5 per store.

YOUR PURCHASES DO GOOD

Shopping at Goodwill is good for more than just your budget – it’s good for our community too! That’s because the revenue we generate from selling donated goods in our stores funds the career training programs, job search support and more that we offer absolutely free of charge to thousands of people in our community each year, including our own Goodwill team members. Together, we can create a brighter future for all!

PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR’S SALE

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY EARLY & SAVE!

Why wait to plan the most festive event of the year? Book your holiday party at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus between July 1–31 and receive 15% off your room rental! Just use promo code CHRISTMAS2025 at booking. That’s up to hundreds in savings, plus you’ll get first pick of prime holiday dates!

Our event rentals include:

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer! Book by July 31 to take advantage of these savings at https://goodwillsp.org/newsevents/event-spaces.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is pleased to announce the promotion of Haley Smith to Director of Real Estate and Facilities. Since joining Goodwill in December 2021 as a Construction Manager, Haley has been a driving force behind our Donated Goods Retail growth. Before her time with the nonprofit, Haley brought her expertise as a Project Manager in residential construction and retail construction for Goodwill Industries of San Diego. 

Haley’s dedication to professional growth is evident as she pursues her Project Management certification and Commercial Real Estate license. She has been instrumental in managing key projects, including the recent opening of the Gastonia Career & Employment Center, and will now lead Facilities, Events, and Real Estate for Goodwill, along with her expanded team.  

Congratulations, Haley! 

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is pleased to announce the promotion of Lee Bond to Director of Corporate Compliance, recognizing his more than 17 years of exceptional service and leadership at Goodwill. Lee has been pivotal in advancing Risk Management, Safety, Loss Prevention, and Business Continuity initiatives. His guidance during the challenges of COVID-19 and disaster recovery planning underscored his invaluable expertise.

Lee’s commitment to growth includes earning the V-Legal Certificate from Vanderbilt School of Law and certifications in Environmental Health and Safety and Loss Prevention. Lee also served as a Detective Sergeant for more than 20 years in command of the Homicide and Robbery division for a Hampton Roads police Department in southeastern Virginia, before his tenure at Goodwill.

Congratulations, Lee!

DON’T PLAY HEART TO GET

 

Our stores have curated items perfect for a romantic Valentine’s date or a fun Galentine’s get-together. Stop by your local Goodwill to shop its selection of dresses, date-night outfits, festive dishware, stuffed animals, romantic movies and books, candles, cozy blankets, and more!

And you can feel good about your purchases because they do good for our community! The revenue we generate from selling items in our stores helps people train for and find employment. When people have access to quality jobs, they gain the stability they need to support themselves and their families. This not only empowers people, but it also creates stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities.

 

VALENTINE’S & GALENTINE’S ESSENTIALS

GREAT FINDS IN STORES NOW

Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), established in 2011 by Dr. Jacqueline Copeland-Carson of Pan-African Women’s Philanthropy Network with recognition by the United Nations, is celebrated globally every August to elevate African-descent giving and funding equity. Since its founding, millions of people and organizations across the globe have celebrated every August as a month of celebration and renewal of giving to and by African-descent communities. 

At Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, it’s our mission to build pathways that help people pursue the life they want to achieve. Success isn’t achieved alone, which is why we encourage partnership and collaboration to help our team and the people we serve in achieving their goals. As a nonprofit, we rely on donations and shopping at our retail stores to fund our mission, in addition to corporate and philanthropic donations.  

Nick and Regina Wharton, longtime donors of Goodwill, share why giving is important and why they choose to support Goodwill.

Q: Why is it important to give?

Regina: “Giving helps to put you at the center of what community stands for — no one makes it on their own.  As my mother would often say, no matter how much you think you have somebody has more. And no matter how little you think you have somebody has less. Keep life in perspective and give what you can to our community to make a difference.”  

Nick: “I believe in strategic partnerships based on authentic collaboration with organizations doing extraordinary work in the community.”

Q: Why is it important to give to Goodwill?

Regina: “Simply stated Goodwill does good work! I was honored to serve on the board for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, so I gained a lot of knowledge about Goodwill and the difference the organization makes in our community.  It also meant a lot for us to honor my father who worked in the trades as an elevator repair person and business owner.  It’s a reminder that we come from a family that has benefited from what Goodwill stands for.” 

Nick: “I think it’s so important that those who have give to organizations that are making a difference. A lot of organizations are involved in the movement to change the economic trajectory of the city. Goodwill is among the organizations making an extraordinary impact on jobs in the city.” 

Q: How important is it to be leaders as Black philanthropists?

Regina: “To whom much is given, much is required!  We have been blessed to be a blessing to others.  We give as much as we can, and we have raised responsible adults that also give. Knowing we have been a role model for them matters to us. Give what you can and collectively it makes a difference.”

Q: Where does your sense of community come from?

Nick: “My mother raised three sons in a tough working-class community in Jamaica, Queens, NYC. I benefitted from rich community support systems that nurtured my growth and development. My entire career as a nonprofit executive and in the corporate arena has been providing economic opportunities to those left behind. These experiences have hard wired a desire to see people change their lives in communities that embrace and nurture change.

Q: How can someone’s involvement help others in the community?

Regina: “Involvement is all about building awareness!  A lot of times you don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes unless you get involved. Once you get involved you will find out the many ways you can make a difference with your time and treasure.  I take every opportunity I can to mention the Goodwill Opportunity Campus — where it’s located, the good work that’s happening with programs & services, and what’s behind the retail stores!”

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If you would like to help fund Goodwill’s programs and services that we offer to the community free of charge, consider dropping off your gently used donations at one of our locations or making a financial contribution.

25% OFF DONATED GOODS

Christmas is coming early at Goodwill! Shop our Christmas in July sale Thursday, July 25 – Friday, July 26, and enjoy 25% off all donated items as our gift to you! The sale is taking place at all of our retail stores, excluding our Second Editions outlet stores. In addition to marking down all donated goods, our stores are putting out inventory of holiday items and decor, so you can stock up early on everything you need to deck the halls later this year. 

YOUR PURCHASES DO GOOD

Shopping at Goodwill is good for more than just your budget – it’s good for our community too! That’s because the revenue we generate from selling donated goods in our stores funds the career training programs, job search support and family stability services that we offer absolutely free of charge to thousands of people in our community each year, including our own Goodwill team members. Together, we can create a brighter future for all!

Goodwill is partnering with businesses throughout the region to boost donations and local impact as we turn your items into career services for people in the community. We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, representing a powerful collaboration between two of the largest nonprofits in our community.

From Monday, July 15 through Monday, July 29, four YMCA centers – Brace, Simmons, Morrison, and Keith – will go head-to-head in the Give for Good competition. This two-week blitz encourages each location to rally their employees, members and community supporters to donate gently used items at Goodwill bins located inside their facilities. The YMCA that gathers the most donations by the end of the competition will be crowned the winner, and all donated items will be sold at Goodwill stores to fund crucial job training and employment services across the Charlotte region.

We’re grateful to the Y for kicking off the Give for Good competition and are looking for other organizations to take the challenge. Are you part of a locally-focused business that would be a perfect partner for the head-to-head donation challenge? Let’s explore the possibility. For more information, click here.