Portland, ME – Looking for a treasure? Goodwill is the place to find it!  Goodwill Industries of Northern New England invites shoppers and donors to the Grand Opening celebration of their new Belfast store and donation center on Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m. Grand Opening celebrations include a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9am, door prizes every half hour from 9am-2pm, and drawings for gift baskets and a $100 gas card.

Located near the intersection of Routes 1 and 3, behind Pizza Hut and the Camden National Bank, this brand new, modern 12,000 square-foot Goodwill store will provide the community with a valuable shopping experience–and an easy way to drop off donated goods.  A convenient drive-through area will allow staff members to assist with all donations. 

The store will carry a combination of new and donated goods, from clothing, books, and household items to furniture and jewelry.  The store and donation center hours will be Monday through Saturday 9am – 8pm and Sunday 9am – 6pm. 

“We are very excited to be opening a brand-new store in Belfast,” says Michael Coughlin, Executive Director at Goodwill Industries. “In this, our 75^th year, we continue to expand our retail operations to further our mission.” 

The Belfast Goodwill store will employ 13 full- and part-time employees.  Revenue generated through the network of 25 retail stores in northern New England enables Goodwill to fund its human services programs which assist individuals with disabilities and those who face other barriers achieve social and economic independence.  Visit Goodwill online at www.goodwillnne.org for more information.