Philadelphia Goodwill Facility Roof Collapses During Heavy Rain, Leaving 107 Students Without A Place To Learn

By Alicia Roberts, CBS Philadelphia

March 26, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — This weekend's heavy rain caused a massive roof collapse at Goodwill Industries' education facility in the Juniata section of Philadelphia.

Officials say the rain caused a drain on the roof to clog and water to pool, collapsing the structure. At its peak, more than a foot of water flooded the 21,000-square-foot warehouse.

Chief Operating Officer Michael Shaw said while most people know Goodwill for its Donation Centers and Stores, this site is solely used for education programs, along with hands-on work training and experience.

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