Grand Opening of Job Connections Center and Goodwill Store in McAllen, TX on Thursday, February 23rd
McAllen, TX – Goodwill Industries of South Texas, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of their new Job Connections Center in McAllen. Located at 5008 W. Expressway 83 (off the Sharyland Exit), a ribbon-cutting ceremony with McAllen Chamber of Commerce will be held on Thursday, February 23rd at 8:50 a.m., followed by free workshops open to those with disabilities or other barriers to employment. Locals will also be able to shop new and gently used products, including clothes, home décor, furniture, appliances. The first 150 shoppers will receive a Goodwill reusable tote bag.
Workshops Available February 23rd:
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Goodwill is more than a store. According to John Owen, president & CEO for Goodwill, “most people are unaware that when they shop and donate at Goodwill, they become job-creators. The revenue generated from sales goes towards funding Goodwill’s mission services that include job training and employment opportunities for people such as those with disabilities, veterans, or ex-offenders.”
According to Rachel Loera vice president for Goodwill, “Goodwill believes in the power of work, and that through work many social issues can be resolved. Our stores and donation stations exist to give people in need a hand-up rather than a hand-out. Over the last five years, Goodwill served over 27,000 South Texans through training, job placement and support services.