Goodwill Gulf Coast Breaks Ground on New Foley Facility

Foley, AL - October 1, 2024
📍 200 E Azalea Avenue, Foley, AL 36535



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Goodwill Gulf Coast and its local partners have broken ground on a new, extensive Goodwill location in the heart of Foley!

In an effort to expand the reach and enhance the services provided to communities within Baldwin County, the new 50,000 square foot facility will include a retail store, outlet store, donation center, and an opportunity center dedicated to workforce development and community support. This comprehensive space will provide essential services to the community, create new job opportunities, and provide resources for individuals seeking to enhance their life skills.

“Having a facility of this size and scope in Foley will help us provide more of our programs and services to benefit individuals and families living in this part of Baldwin County,” says Frank Harkins, Goodwill Gulf Coast President and CEO. “This will be the only facility in our 10-county service area that combines all four types of our stores and centers in one convenient location.” Construction of the facility is expected to take one year.

Goodwill Gulf Coast 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 in order to "empower individuals and families to overcome challenges due to carriers that impact economic well-being, self-sufficiency, and quality of life."

“This is going to be a fantastic facility. It's regional in nature, and will be the base for services that they provide across our area,” Hellmich said. “They do a lot of things people don't realize. They do GED classes. They provide help for citizens. They provide services for citizens. They give jobs and if you don’t have any skills or experience, they hire and teach you.” 

In 2023 alone, Goodwill Gulf Coast provided over 20,000 services through vital workforce development programs, early childhood preparation and support, as well as medical, financial, emergency, and disability support services.

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