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On Wednesday October 26, 2005 the new Goodwill
NCW Retail Store and Training Center in Waupaca opened its doors to the
public. The new facility will help Goodwill NCW expand its
mission. The 20,000-square-foot store, the nineteenth in the area,
will employ about 20 people. In addition, it will be a training ground
for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment, helping
them develop skills and experience to become as independent as possible.
“We’re absolutely delighted to be bringing the benefits of Goodwill
directly to Waupaca,” said Scott Copeland, Goodwill chief operating
officer for retail and logistics. “Most importantly, we’ll have
relationships with other local human services organizations to provide
training opportunities and vouchers for free merchandise for families in
need, and we’ll develop other programs to meet needs in the Waupaca
area.”
Goodwill NCW Chief Operating
Officer for Retail and Logistics Scott Copeland addresses Waupaca
Goodwill Teammates shortly before the grand opening.
Waupaca Goodwill ribbon cutting
Additionally, FISC, the Financial Information and Service Center, will maintain an office within the new location. FISC is a not-for-profit program of Goodwill NCW that provides practical financial advice for real people, including money management workshops, counseling and debt management plans.
Jack Rhodes President of the Waupaca Area Community Foundation addresses
the Waupaca Goodwill grand opening attendees. Bob Pedersen (left),
Goodwill NCW President and CEO, Ralph Shiner Goodwill NCW founding
President and CEO and Waupaca Mayor Brian Smith look on.