Goodwill Keystone Celebrates Grand Opening of New West Chester Store & Donation Center

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - Goodwill Keystone, joined by local elected officials, partners, shoppers, and donors, celebrated the grand opening of its new, 10,500-square-foot store and donation center in West Chester, conveniently located in Thornbury Commons, at the former Walgreens, at 10 E. Street Rd.

The grand opening celebration on June 18 began at 9:00 a.m., and included a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Shoppers and donors at the grand opening had the opportunity to enjoy giveaways, swag, family-friendly activities, thrifted treasures to explore, and more.

Located off Wilmington Pike, this new store and donation center further solidifies Goodwill Keystone's presence in Chester County. Goodwill Keystone has six other stores and donation centers in the county:

• Avondale Store & Donation Center at 571 Hepburn Rd.
• Berwyn Store & Donation Center at 766 Lancaster Ave.
• Downingtown Store & Donation Center at 955 E. Lancaster Ave.
• Exton Store & Donation Center at 39 Marchwood Rd.
• Phoenixville Store & Donation Center at 700 Nutt Rd.
• Thorndale Store & Donation Center at 3231 E. Lincoln Hwy

The new store is creating 24 new jobs; Goodwill Keystone now employs approximately 220 team members in Chester County. The opening represents Goodwill Keystone's ongoing commitment to transforming donations into opportunity - providing job training, career pathways, and sustainable impact through the power of reuse.

"In the local communities we serve, Goodwill Keystone strives to unlock the potential in people and things, and our goal is the same at our new West Chester Store & Donation Center. When you donate and shop at this new location, you are keeping items out of landfills, creating jobs in your community, and changing your neighbor's lives. We couldn't fulfill our mission without our shoppers and donors; we thank you for your support!"

In addition to accepting clothing, housewares, and other donations, Goodwill Keystone offers a free electronics recycling program. All of its stores and donation centers will accept unwanted electronics in any condition, at no charge. Goodwill Keystone will sell working electronics to support its mission and responsibly recycle e-waste with its partner, Reworld. Last year, Goodwill Keystone helped divert nearly 52 million pounds of materials from landfills and processed over 73 million pounds of donations. The West Chester Store & Donation Center will add to these efforts, advancing Goodwill Keystone's mission to build a more circular, inclusive economy that empowers individuals and families to thrive.

The West Chester Store & Donation Center is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Goodwill Keystone is hiring for this location and others. Learn more and apply at the Goodwill Keystone website.

Media Contact: Katie Schroeder | [email protected] | 717.314.0356