Greenfield Store Opening in Mesa a Grand Success for Goodwill

Goodwill of Central Arizona, with support from local real estate investor Michael Pollack, opened our 47th retail store in grand style with two marching bands, a host of dignitaries, and nearly 5,200 customers during the November 4-6 weekend.

More than 600 people were lined up before our Greenfield store at opened 9 AM, located at 4412 E. University Drive in Mesa. Arizona residents have been flocking to Goodwill stores in today’s stressed economy in order to save money on clothing and household goods.

Not only were the opening-day customers treated to performances by the marching bands, they also were able to enter raffles for three LCD TVs and a $500 Goodwill store shopping spree. Pollack generously donated the prizes and was instrumental in helping Goodwill establish the store in Mesa after the property had been vacant for nearly a decade.

Donating and shopping at Goodwill keeps millions of pounds of gently used items out of landfills and puts them into the hands of those who can reuse them. Furthermore, 90 cents of every dollar Goodwill earns returns to the organization’s community programs that help individuals prepare for and find work.

“We are excited about the community’s support of this store,” said Jackie Halleen, Vice President of Retail Operations for Goodwill of Central Arizona. “We are confident that this store will provide residents in Mesa with new jobs, a great place to shop and a place to donate their unwanted, gently used household items.”

Regular store hours are 9 AM to 9 PM Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 AM to 6 PM on Sundays.