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Susan Roush promoted to Chief Financial Officer

Dec 4th, 2025

Goodwill Gulf Coast is proud to announce that Susan Roush has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.One of the organization’s greatest...

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New academy to offer tuition-free classes to train skilled construction workers

Dec 2nd, 2025

Goodwill Gulf Coast is partnering with the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA) to offer tuition-free construction-related trades classes beginning in...

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Goodwill Gulf Coast announces 2025 “Christmas on the Coast” Ornaments

Oct 28th, 2025

Goodwill Gulf Coast is excited to announce the debut of the 2025 “Christmas on the Coast” ornaments for Mobile and Pensacola. These limited...

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Goodwill Gulf Coast Promotions

Oct 23rd, 2025

Goodwill Gulf Coast is pleased to announce several exciting updates to its organizational structure that reflect the organization’s continued growth...

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Jenny Thomas promoted to Vice President of Donated Goods Retail

Oct 2nd, 2025

Goodwill Gulf Coast is proud to announce the promotion of Jenny Thomas to Vice President of Donated Goods Retail! Jenny has been an integral part...

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Goodwill Gulf Coast to host grand opening of new Foley facility

Sep 12th, 2025

A grand opening ceremony will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, September 23 to launch a new facility for Goodwill Gulf Coast at 200 E. Azalea Ave. in Foley,...

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Goodwill® Offers Artificial Intelligence (AI) Essentials Training for Free with Support from Google.org

Sep 10th, 2025

Goodwill Gulf Coast is excited to announce the recent launch of the Google AI Essentials training course. With support from Google.org, this innovative...

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Barry Reed announced as new President/CEO of Goodwill Gulf Coast

Sep 9th, 2025

Goodwill Gulf Coast proudly announces the appointment of Barry Reed as its new President and CEO, following a national search for the organization’s...

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Goodwill Gulf Coast to host grand opening for store in Semmes

Aug 18th, 2025

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...

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Harkins to retire as Goodwill CEO after 50 years of nonprofit leadership

Aug 11th, 2025

Following 50 years of dedicated service to nonprofit organizations, Goodwill Gulf Coast has announced the retirement of Frank Harkins as President and CEO,...

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Goodwill Gulf Coast Expands Services with New Foley Location Opening September 2025

Jul 31st, 2025

Goodwill Gulf Coast is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new location in Foley, Alabama, expected in September 2025. This expanded site will bring a...

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Giving with Dignity — The Good Samaritan Donation Program

Jun 25th, 2025

For over two decades, Goodwill Gulf Coast’s Good Samaritan Donation Program has quietly made a meaningful impact in our community by connecting...

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The Caring Foundation Awards Grant to Kaleidoscope

Apr 3rd, 2025

The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has awarded a generous grant to our Kaleidoscope Adult Day Program! We are so grateful for...

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The 2025 Mobile Opportunity Job Fair

May 22nd, 2025

We’re incredibly thankful to everyone who came out to the 2025 Mobile Opportunity Job Fair on May 21 at the Goodwill Mitchell Auditorium in Mobile....

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Greer’s/Goodwill Gulf Coast 36th Annual Golf Tournament

May 16th, 2025

Goodwill Gulf Coast held 36th annual Greer’s/Goodwill Gulf Coast Golf Tournament, on May 15, 2025 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia...

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Goodwill Gulf Coast begins construction of new facility in Foley

Oct 4th, 2024

Location will house Retail Store, Outlet Store, Donation Center, and Opportunity Center FOLEY, AL – A groundbreaking ceremony at 10...

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Kaleidoscope Adult Day Program expands to serve more young adults with developmental disabilities, increasing support for local families

May 1st, 2024

Goodwill Gulf Coast to host Ribbon Cutting opening new expansion on May 1MOBILE, AL – Through the Kaleidoscope Adult Day Program, Goodwill Gulf...

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First Horizon Bank donates $10,000 for Kaleidoscope Serenity Room

Jun 19th, 2024

Donation among $1.6 million in grants to 160 nonprofits for community developmentMOBILE, AL – First Horizon Bank has provided a $10,000 grant to...

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Goodwill Gulf Coast serves 10 counties in Alabama and Florida.