Goodwill of Greater Detroit to open retail locations in Madison Heights, Southfield in 2024
Ninety-two cents of every dollar spent at Goodwill of Greater Detroit retail stores is reinvested into programs and services, helping individuals in metro Detroit overcome employment barriers
Thrift stores are one of three nonprofit businesses operated by Goodwill of Greater Detroit, providing job training as well as transitional and permanent employment
Thrifting supports sustainability efforts by keeping clothing and other goods out of landfills
DETROIT (April 11, 2024) – Goodwill of Greater Detroit today announced that it will open two new thrift stores in metro Detroit in 2024, the first time it has done so since 2016. The new Madison Heights retail location at 31010 John R Road will open this summer and the new Southfield store at 28901 Greenfield Road will open in the fall, thereby expanding its reach in support of individuals with employment barriers.
Goodwill of Greater Detroit’s Donated Goods Retail division, which includes thrift stores and donation centers, is a nonprofit business created to support the organization’s mission. Each retail location generates jobs for members of its communities, including those living with disabilities, as well as revenue for programs and support services that are offered for free to individuals struggling with employment barriers. Ninety-two cents of every dollar spent at a Goodwill of Greater Detroit retail store goes toward programs and services.
“While most people are familiar with our iconic thrift stores, many are not aware that our stores provide hope and opportunity for individuals living with disabilities, as well as revenue to support Goodwill of Greater Detroit programs and services for those who are chronically underemployed or unemployed,” said Dan Varner, president and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Detroit. “When you donate to Goodwill or shop at one of our retail stores, you’re not only keeping items out of landfills, you’re also investing in people. You’re helping thousands of metro Detroiters overcome employment barriers and achieve their full potential.”
The retail stores are one of three nonprofit businesses operated by Goodwill of Greater Detroit. The other two are Goodwill Integrated Solutions, a Tier One packaging, kitting and distribution supplier, and Goodwill’s Green Works, an industrial asset recovery and recycling operation. All three of the nonprofit businesses provide transitional and permanent employment for those in Goodwill of Greater Detroit programs, as well as revenue for programs and services.
“Adding these two new locations enables us to reach more metro Detroiters with life-changing employment opportunities and provides an opportunity for donors of gently-used clothing and household items to support their reuse,” said Jeff Ukrainec, vice president of Donated Goods Retail at Goodwill of Greater Detroit. “The addition of these stores will also provide those communities with the exceptional thrift shopping experience that all Goodwill shoppers have grown to love.”
The new Madison Heights location will be accepting donations on site beginning Monday, April 15, in preparation for its grand opening this summer. The Southfield location is expected to begin accepting donations this summer, ahead of its fall grand opening. Goodwill of Greater Detroit currently has retail stores with donation centers in Canton, Commerce Township, Dearborn, Livonia, Ypsilanti and Woodhaven.
