Press release
BATAVIA, N.Y. — Goodwill of Western New York was joined by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, city officials, shoppers, and donors as they celebrated the ribbon cutting of their expanded retail and donation center in the former Valu Plaza with a gift card presentation to the Community Action of Orleans and Genesee.
Standing in the front of their new 21,506 square foot retail store at 4152 W Main Street, Goodwill representatives presented Katrina Chaffee, Director of Community Service and Reporting for Community Action of Orleans with an oversized gift card representing $2,500 in gifts cards donated to support their Emergency Services program.
“When we looked out in the community, we were incredibly impressed at the number of individuals, children, and families that the Community Action of Orleans and Genesee supports each year,” said Thomas Ulbrich, Goodwill of Western New York President and CEO. “We are proud to support their mission of providing services that help people become self-sufficient right here in Batavia.”
Video of presentation to Community Action on February 2, 2024
According to Community Action, the gift cards to the Batavia Goodwill location will be used as part of their Emergency Services program that supports individuals and families in crisis situations through a food pantry and assists with transportation, clothing, and counseling referrals.
“We at Community Action of Orleans and Genesee in Batavia are thrilled to be receiving this donation that will further our mission of providing services with dignity and respect that help people become self-sufficient” said David Dodge, Case Manager at Community Action of Orleans and Genesee.
Press release
BATAVIA, N.Y. — Goodwill of Western New York has completed the expansion and renovation of its location in the Batavia Plaza (previously Valu Plaza) at 4152 West Main Street doubling the amount of its retail space while adding a covered drive-up donation center.
Video of ribbon cutting-February 2, 2024–with Jeffrey Bell Director of Marketing and Communication for Goodwill and the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce.
Originally opened at that location in May of 2013, Goodwill took over the adjoining space previously occupied by JoAnn Fabrics early last year. In partnership with Kirst Commercial Real Estate, they have doubled the size of the store from 9,285 to 21,506 square feet and now have 18 full and part-time employees.
The new location, one of their largest in Western New York, now features a new open layout allowing it to expand its offering of gently used donated men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing. The store also features a broad array of previously owned housewares, decorative items, small appliances, electronics, and furniture. Goodwill is excited that the open format and wider selection will make the store a destination for its current and new customers.
“With individuals and families looking for ways to cut their clothing and household budgets, we are proud to be able to expand our offerings in Batavia,” said Thomas Ulbrich, Goodwill of Western New York President and CEO. “We serve a very wide range of customers from all across Genesee County, and we are proud to be a resource for families in such a great community.”
New drive up drop off location on the north side of the building.
In addition to the expansion of the retail space, the building now features a drive-up covered donation center on the side of the building facing Main Street that offer donors a quick and convenient option to donate during store hours. Donations support the Batavia store and workforce development programs across Western New York.
Goodwill of Western New York’s Batavia store and donation center operates from 9am to 8pm Monday through Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sundays. A complete list of items accepted for donation is available at Goodwillwny.org.