Goodwill Donation Centers Reopen Friday, May 1st

Heart of Texas Goodwill is excited to announce it has safely re-opened all Donation Center locations on Friday, May 1st. Additional safety precautions have been implemented to make the donation process safe for everyone. All HOTGW employees are required to wear masks and other personal protection equipment when handling all donations and equipment. Increased cleaning and sanitation processes are in place at all donation sites. Additionally, we are following all social distancing recommendations. In doing so, donation bins will continue to be located outside each donation center should you want to drop off your donation without an attendant’s assistance. The donation attendant will be available to offer assistance and provide you with a donation receipt as needed.

After careful consideration and planning, HOTGW retail stores, outlets and Job Connection locations will remain closed at this time but are scheduled to begin opening in phases over the next three weeks. Please watch for updates posted here and on all HOTGW social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

HOTGW Store Reopen Schedule

Saturday, May 9th
Waco: 1700 S. New Road
Temple: 4108 South 31st St

Tuesday, May 12th
Waco: 1508 Hewitt Drive & 916 E. Waco Dr (Outlet Store)
Belton: 2601 Commerce Street
College Station: 2704 Texas Avenue South

Friday, May 15th
Killeen: 4004 E. Stan Schlueter & 2102 WS Young Dr.
Copperas Cove: 2421 E. US 190

Monday, May 18th
Waco: 2429 LaSalle Dr. & 1000 E. Waco Dr.(Retail)
Harker Heights: 125 East Kathey St. (Retail & Outlet)
Bryan: 2600 South Texas Ave.

Job Connections Announces Launch of Free Virtual Services

Heart of Texas Goodwill is now offering virtual services to those staying home in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through these services, Goodwill can continue to provide one-on-one assistance and employment readiness services to individuals facing barriers to employment. Examples of these virtual services include assistance with resume writing, job search, interview skills training and resource navigation.

Additionally, the following virtual mini-class series is being offered for the following Job Readiness Training. More information can be found on the Virtual Services page of this site.

If interested in accessing virtual services, please complete this Basic Information Form, or call (254) 300-8237 to request a Job Connection Staff member contact you. Once this form is submitted, a Goodwill staff member will contact individuals to schedule a virtual meeting. Individuals can also call (254) 300-8237 to request a Goodwill Staff member to directly contact them.