{"id":129,"date":"2026-05-13T06:01:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=129"},"modified":"2026-05-13T06:01:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:01:18","slug":"goodwill-north-central-texas-acquires-property-at-318-e-long-avenue-plans-major-community-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=129","title":{"rendered":"GOODWILL NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS ACQUIRES PROPERTY AT 318 E. LONG AVENUE, PLANS MAJOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p>Goodwill North Central Texas announced today that the nonprofit has acquired the 89,736 sq. foot property located at 318 E. Long Ave. in Fort Worth, with plans to transform the site into a multi-use facility supporting retail operations, workforce development and career training services.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=127\">Roland K. Johnson Named 2026 Blackstone Award Recipient<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The nonprofit closed on the property on April 17, 2026, and will take possession at the end of June to begin renovations. Following renovations, the location will include Goodwill North Central Texas\u2019 second Outlet store, as well as a donation center, warehouse and transportation hub to support its northern retail and donation locations.<\/p>\n<p>A key component of the development will be a new Job Resource Center, which will provide job placement services, digital skills training, and access to virtual credential programs. The center is expected to serve more than 150 individuals each month, with services available in both English and Spanish to meet the needs of the surrounding community. The addition of these services will expand access to career resources in an area of Fort Worth where demand for bilingual workforce training and employment support continues to grow.<\/p>\n<p>The project is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs, including positions in retail, logistics and career services. The facility is currently expected to open in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=126\">ATTORNEY DOUG CLAYTON NAMED CHAIR OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BOARD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis investment reflects our continued commitment to expanding access to job training and employment opportunities across Fort Worth,\u201d said David Cox, President &amp; CEO of Goodwill North Central Texas. \u201cWe are proud to bring additional resources and services to this community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>About Goodwill North Central Texas                                                                                                                                                Goodwill is more than a thrift store. The largest employer of people with disabilities in the world, Goodwill provides education, training and job placement and believes that it\u2019s worth celebrating!\u202f\u202f                                                                                                             Goodwill North Central Texas is based in Fort Worth and serves 18 counties in the region. The nonprofit\u2019s 27 area retail locations provide revenue through the sale of donated goods to support Goodwill\u2019s mission to CREATE lives of independence and BUILD a stronger local community. Education, training and job placement programs for individuals with disabilities, the formerly incarcerated, at-risk youth, our veterans and people experiencing homelessness are guided by the organization\u2019s vision of a North Central Texas where every person has the opportunity for maximum independence and abundant living. For more information, please visit www.GoodwillNorthCentralTexas.org.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=125\">Center for Transforming Lives Launches Free Benefits-Screening Tool to Help North Texas Families Find Support Faster<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goodwill North Central Texas announced today that the nonprofit has acquired the 89,736 sq. foot property located at 318 E. Long Ave. in Fort Worth, with plans to transform the site into a multi-use facility supporting retail operations, workforce development and career training services. Read more Roland K. 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