The new Goodwill store opened its doors for business this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.

The new not-for-profit retail store, 1037 S. Annie Glidden Road, has been long anticipated by DeKalb and Sycamore communities for numerous reasons.

Because of the recession, more people have been trying to cut back spending. Goodwill carries everything from clothing for women, men and children to household items, tableware, books, music and children’s toys.

Residents like Melody Wilbur of Sycamore, who thinks it’s fun to “dig through” for clothes and vintage glassware, believe Goodwill will help them save money.

“I’m a single mom and I like to bargain shop,” Wilbur said.

But that isn’t the only reason residents are excited about the new Goodwill. DeKalb High School sophomore, Morgan Fiedler thinks Goodwill is a fashionista’s dream for those who like to mix and match and want to save a buck.

“Me and my mom love to thrift!” Fiedler said. “We come here on Sundays because they’re actually open!”

Goodwill is a non-for-profit organization and is North America’s leading nonprofit provider of training, career services and education for disadvantaged people, such as those who are homeless, welfare dependent, or are lacking in education or work experience, according to Goodwill’s Web site. Almost 85 percent of Goodwill’s total revenue is used as funding for community programs, as well as career services, training and education, according to the Web site.

Amy Gleeson and Amy Buddinger, two DeKalb Goodwill employees, enjoy this about the Goodwill.

“It makes me feel good that part of the store’s salary goes toward helping people,” said Gleeson.

The store does a lot of things to help the community, said employee Amy Buddinger.

“We do a lot of benefits, things like walk-a-thons, we help all sorts of people,” she said.

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