OCTOBER 4, 2024
8:00 AM CST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


Goodwill of Central Iowa Announces The Opening of A New Retail Location in Norwalk
Norwalk, Iowa — Goodwill of Central Iowa is thrilled to announce the opening of a new Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center at 1120 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211. This new store is part of Goodwill’s ongoing commitment to provide residents with convenient shopping and donation options, promoting sustainability, and providing employment training.


Serving A New Community and Offering New Opportunities
This new store will serve the Norwalk community and surrounding areas, providing a budget-friendly alternative to big-box stores. Shoppers will be able to purchase gently-used clothing, electronics, household items, and more at affordable prices. Goodwill also strives to provide 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 central Iowa.


“We are thrilled to join the Norwalk community. 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,” said President and CEO of Goodwill of Central Iowa, Mary Hunter. “Every purchase and donation helps us further our mission of making purposeful employment possible for all, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable community.”


Projected Opening and Accepted Donations
This new retail store and donation center is projected to open in the first quarter of 2025. The same types of donations as a typical Goodwill store will be accepted, including gently used clothing, electronics, household items, and more. For a detailed list of accepted items, please visit Goodwill of Central Iowa’s website at www.dmgoodwill.org/donate-your-stuff.


About Goodwill of Central Iowa
Goodwill of Central Iowa is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Iowans through programs designed to inspire confidence, strengthen abilities, and redefine inclusion in the workplace. With 15 convenient central Iowa locations across a 22 county region, Goodwill of Central Iowa is committed to environmental sustainability through the resale and recycling of donated goods.


Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking forward to welcoming the community to its new Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center in Norwalk, furthering its mission to enhance lives through work and champion sustainability.


MEDIA CONTACT:
Mary Hunter
President and CEO, Goodwill of Central Iowa
P: 515-265-5323 ext. 279
E: mary.hunter@dmgoodwill.org