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Goodwill San Francisco Bay to Close SF Headquarters and Oakland Clearance Store

The closures, set for June 7, will result in 90 layoffs as the organization pursues larger, more efficient facilities under a post-merger restructuring plan.

A customer donates a bag of soft goods at a Goodwill drop-off donation site in San Francisco in 2020. The nonprofit organization is permanently closing two Bay Area facilities, resulting in dozens of layoffs.
Goodwill San Francisco Bay's clearance store at 1301 30th Ave. in Oakland is shutting down and the charity is laying off staff.
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Overview

  • Goodwill San Francisco Bay announced the permanent closure of its San Francisco headquarters and Oakland by-the-pound store via a WARN filing.
  • The closures, effective June 7, 2025, will result in 90 layoffs, including 72 workers from the Oakland store and 18 from the SF headquarters.
  • CEO Tim O’Neal stated the decision aligns with a strategic plan to secure larger, more efficient spaces to improve community service and drive future growth.
  • The Oakland store’s closure comes just months after reopening in December 2024 following a remodeling and operational changes.
  • Staff not affected by layoffs will retain current pay and benefits, with options for reassignment to other locations or remote work.