Goodwill Store Opens in Larger Slidell Location
Earlier this year, three Joann stores across metro New Orleans closed after the company filed for bankruptcy. The Goodwill store in Slidell has now relocated to the former Joann Fabric and Crafts space at Gause and Northshore boulevards, opening Thursday.
New Location and Benefits
Goodwill's move to the Village of North Shore Mall shopping area fills the vacancy left by the Joann closures. The new Slidell store offers more retail space and easier access compared to its previous location at 184 Gause Blvd.
"This new store isn’t just a bigger building — it’s a bigger opportunity,” said Jodee Daroca, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana. "Every donation and every purchase helps fund programs that give people a second chance."
Staff and Community Impact
- The Slidell store is one of 23 Goodwill locations in southeast Louisiana.
- Approximately 25 people are employed at this site, according to Ken Jones, Goodwill's vice president of community relations and public affairs.
- The larger space is expected to increase revenue, supporting Goodwill’s charitable programs.
About Goodwill
Founded over 100 years ago in Boston, Goodwill is a nonprofit that sells donated items such as clothing, furniture, and appliances.
Author’s summary: Goodwill’s new, larger Slidell store replaces a closed Joann location, expanding retail space and community impact through increased donations and employment.