Goodwill of Central Iowa has opened a new location in Norwalk in the building where the Dollar Tree once was.
Acccording to their website, shoppers will be able to purchase used clothing, electronics, household items, and more at affordable prices. According to the organization, Goodwill also provides a simple and efficient donation process, benefiting both shoppers and donors in the community. By shopping and donating at Goodwill, community members are able to contribute to the broader mission of job training, education, and placement services for individuals with barriers to employment around entral Iowa.
“We are thrilled to join the Norwalk community,” said President and CEO of Goodwill of Central Iowa, Mary Hunter. “This new retail location presents an exciting opportunity for growth for Goodwill of Central Iowa, allowing us to expand our impact through job training and environmental sustainability.”
Junior Eli Geisler said he is excited about a new store coming to town.
“I miss the Dollar Tree,” said Geisler. “But it will be fun to shop at the new Goodwill with my friends.”
Senior Ava Doss also said she couldn’t wait for the new Goodwill to open.
“I feel like we’ve been waiting for quite some time to get a thrift store here, and now that we have one, it’ll be awesome to shop there,” Doss said.
She also said it will be a good opportunity for people to donate their unused items.
“People have stuff laying around that they don’t always use or clothes that they don’t wear, ” said Doss. “Maybe because it doesn’t fit them or whatever other reason, and I think it would be good for people to donate the things they don’t wear or use.”
