Goodwill to Open Its 19th Store in Southeastern Louisiana

(February 25, 2016) New Orleans, LA –Goodwill Industries® of Southeastern Louisiana opened a retail store and donation center on the Westbank today in Harvey, at 875 Manhattan Blvd, Westbank Shopping Village.

The new store, Goodwill’s 19th in southeastern Louisiana, features a convenient donation drive thru and a 10,000 square foot retail sales floor, offering customers a large selection of high quality, low cost books, household items, furniture, and clothing for the entire family.  Goodwill also provides home donation pickup service by appointment by calling 504-234-6324. Some restrictions apply.

“We are tremendously excited about opening our 19th retail store and donation center,” said William Jessee, president of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana.  “This new location brings Goodwill to residents of the Westbank in a convenient location off Manhattan Boulevard and the Westbank Expressway.”

Once open, store and donation center hours will be Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Every day, Goodwill accepts donations of gently used clothing, accessories, household items, books, furniture, small appliances, electronics, computers, and computer related equipment.

The Westbank Store will employ approximately 18 individuals. For more information about Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana, visit www.goodwillno.org or call 504-456-2622.

About Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana, Inc.

Goodwill is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to offering opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to improve their economic self-sufficiency through job training, education, support services and employment. Last year, Goodwill served 2,049 individuals and helped 231 people find jobs. Goodwill serves 23 parishes of southeastern Louisiana and operates 19 retail stores located in Baton Rouge, Chalmette, Covington, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Hammond, Harvey, Houma, Kenner, Mandeville, Metairie, New Orleans, River Ridge, Slidell and Walker.