Edmonton, AB (May 14, 2020) – With safety precautions in place and lessons learned from our re-opening of thrift stores on May 16, Goodwill is excited to bring back more team members to re-launch 3 more thrift retail locations as together we continue to rally to overcome an unforeseen obstacle as we revive what was temporarily lost.
On Thursday May 21, 2020, Goodwill is taking steps to re-launch the largest Goodwill thrift retail store in Alberta with Westview, alongsideManning Crossing in Edmonton. While in Calgary, MacLeod Trail is set to open their doors to the general public. Measures to slowly re-open our thrift stores are done ensuring the health and well-being of our clients, donors, shoppers, volunteers and employees.
On Saturday May 23, 2020, a chinook is blowing through MacLeod Trail in Calgary as the store at 5707 Macleod Trail SW is opening their doors.
The Edmonton Impact Centre and Outlet store will have some temporary rules in place for safety:
• Maximum capacity of 18 people
• Only 1 entrance and exit.
• Face coverings highly encouraged for all customers
• Shopping age restrictions. No one under the age of 16.
• One customer per bin, with identified markings
• Payment by debit/credit card preferred
• Sanitization and disinfection of all materials
• Customers who violate new procedures may be asked to leave.
Stores will operate from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m including the Edmonton Impact Centre.
Here is a complete list as to what thrift stores are OPEN:
Edmonton and area
SouthPark - #180, 3803 Calgary Trail NW
Westview - 18715 Stony Plain Rd. NW
Manning Crossing - 600 Manning Crossing NW
Whyte Avenue - 10110 82 Avenue NW, Unit 205
Impact Centre and Outlet Store
Sherwood Park - 130 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park
Spruce Grove - 98 McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove
Calgary and area
Beacon Heights - #710, 12024 Sarcee Trail NW
TransCanada - 1440 - 52 St. NE
MacLeod Trail - 10426 MacLeod Trail SE (Willow Park area)
Chinook - 5707 Macleod Trail SW (by Chinook mall)
Varsity - 4625 Varsity Dr NW
Airdrie - 306, 800 Veterans Blvd. NW, Airdrie
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie - 10940 100 Avenue
ALL STORES OPEN
This is a large step to bring back an organization that has helped so many through the power of work as 89% of funds raised from purchases at Goodwill go back into programs to help those with disabilities find and gain meaningful employment.
Policies will be in place for Goodwill’s thrift retail stores, including but not limited to:
Sneeze guards at the check-outs
Physical Distancing measures
Maximum occupancy limits
Employees wearing COVID related personal protective equipment
No contact donation drop-offs
Disinfecting and sanitizing all donations upon arrival in partnership with True North Environmental Solutions.
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