Goodwill Gulf Coast to host grand opening for store in Semmes

A grand opening ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26 to mark the relocation of the Goodwill Gulf Coast store on Moffett Road to a new location at 3490 Schillinger Road North, in the former Badcock Furniture building and across from Ollie’s Bargain Outlet store.

“While the Moffett Road store has done well over the years, this new location on Schillinger Road will provide a much larger retail floor space and more parking,” Frank Harkins, President/CEO of Goodwill Gulf Coast, said. “We look forward to serving our customers and donors in the Semmes area with the expanded store that will feature even more items for purchase in support of our programs and services.”

Goodwill Gulf Coast currently operates 10 retail stores, two outlet stores, 10 stand-alone donation centers, and five opportunity centers throughout its 10-county service area in southwest Alabama and northwest Florida. Ninety cents of every dollar Goodwill Gulf Coast spends provides support for the programs and services offered to the community, including job training and placement services, as well as support programs for children, youth and parents.

In FY 2024, Goodwill Gulf Coast provided over 23,000 services to 14,474 individuals, encompassing people of all ages and abilities, through workforce development programs, early childhood preparation and support, and medical, financial, emergency, and disability support services.