Besides the Augusta Mall, there is some growth going on in the outskirts of the mall. One longtime retailer and community partner expanded efforts in that area by re-imagining some space.
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia retrofitted its 3362 Wrightsboro Road retail store to form a dedicated donation center. The next step is that Goodwill officials are scouting out a new retail spot in the same vicinity. January 29 marked the final day of retail operations.
“This transition allows us to continue serving the community while we prepare for what’s next,” said Jennifer Tyner, Vice President of Marketing and Development, of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA. “Donations made at Wrightsboro Road directly support our mission, including education through Helms College, the only college in the world supported by a Goodwill organization. Through an intensive, wrap-around support model and a classroom-to-lab-to-career approach, we help people earn the credentials and hands-on training they need to move into meaningful, in-demand careers right here in our community.”
The Wrightsboro Road site (see above) will remain open as a donation center, ensuring donated goods continue to fuel Goodwill’s mission. Community members are encouraged to keep donating at this convenient location and to shop at Goodwill’s nearby retail stores while plans for the next store move forward.
According to a press release, Goodwill Industries International was recently recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Charities in the United States, reflecting strong public trust and measurable community impact across the country.
There are 10 retail stores and 5 dedicated donation centers across the CSRA, including the Wrightsboro Road donation location.
To learn more, visit www.goodwillworks.org.
