Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Hosts Food Drive to Feed Local Kids
This summer, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, WFTV and Hearts, Hands and Hope, Inc. are calling on Central Floridians to clean out their closets and pantries to support families facing food insecurity. As the summer break starts, parents who are cleaning out their kids’ closets and drawers for clothes and shoes they’ve outgrown also have an opportunity to make space in their kitchen cabinets and pantry. Seminole County Goodwill retail stores are accepting canned goods for Hearts, Hands and Hope,
Goodwill expands: Organization will open 2 new Donation Xpress centers in June
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 22, 2024) – Central Floridians looking to do good by donating clothing and household items that they no longer need or want will soon have two new options. Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is opening a Donation Xpress (DX) in Ormond Beach, located at 1425 W. Granada Blvd., and another DX in Orlando, located at 7250 Aloma Ave., on June 3. Combined, these spaces will add just over a half-dozen jobs to the local workforce and provide a more convenient way to drop off gently used
Goodwill Industries Of Central Florida Partners With Resupply To Offer Home Pickup Service
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 1, 2024) – Donating home goods and furniture in Central Florida just became easier thanks to a new partnership between Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) and Resupply. Resupply is a veteran-owned and operated company that provides pickup services for furniture, appliances and other home goods. Interested donors pay a small fee for Resupply haulers to come to their home, remove items they wish to donate and deliver them to a local Goodwill. Any items not selected by Goodwill
Goodwill to Host Six-County Donation Drive in Honor of Earth Month
The average American family of four produces about 18 pounds of trash every day – or 6,570 pounds a year – resulting in nearly 140 million tons of garbage filling U.S. landfills every year. In honor of Earth Month, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) invites community members to “Choose Secondhand First” by participating in a six-county donation drive on Saturday, April 20. Donors across Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Volusia, Seminole and Lake counties can drop off unwanted or no longer needed
Goodwill Hosts Special Ceremony To Highlight Renovation Project
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 9, 2024) – Orange County community and business leaders recently joined Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) to ceremoniously “demo” the start of a significant renovation project. On April 3, Dr. Michael Armbruster, Bill Tovine, Scott Wall, Max Brito and Commissioner Mayra Uribe picked up a “golden” sledgehammer alongside Goodwill President and CEO Ed Durkee to commemorate the beginning of construction at 7531 S. Orange Blossom Trail. The project is expected to take 24 months
Regions Bank Awards $10,000 Grant To Goodwill Industries
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2024) – Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from Regions Bank to continue providing – and enhance – its on-the-job training opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The funding will support services ranging from hands-on employment experiences to aiding in securing and maintaining permanent work. Goodwill’s team of certified Community Employment and Training Specialists focuses on customizing programs to meet each client’s
Truist Foundation Awards $125,000 Grant To Goodwill Industries
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2024) – Goodwill Industries of Central Florida was recently awarded a $125,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to help community members set, plan and achieve personal, professional and financial goals. The funding aims to enhance Goodwill’s Prosperity Platform, an initiative launched in 2021 to offer free one-on-one coaching with an experienced career and financial planner. The service is available to all Goodwill team members, as well as clients who visit select Neighborhood
Goodwill To Renovate Flagship Location In Orange County
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2023) – Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) recently announced it will begin renovating its flagship retail store and administrative building, located at 7531 S. Orange Blossom Trail, in Orlando. Work is scheduled to begin mid-February 2024. To limit operational disruptions for shoppers, donors and employees, Goodwill will remain open while crews complete the renovation in phases over the next 24 months. When completed, the makeover will enhance employee workspace and the
Goodwill To Host “Thrift Love” Event On Feb. 17
Love is in the air this February – and Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) is celebrating with a special donor appreciation event. On Saturday, Feb. 17, the nonprofit will host “Thrift Love” to express gratitude to donors for their role in the mission of “Building Lives that Work.” While supplies last, community members who make a donation at their local Goodwill retail store (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or Donation Xpress location (8 a.m. – 7 p.m.) will receive a coupon for $5 off a $30 purchase to be used
Goodwill Hosts Local Leadership Conference to Continue “Building Lives that Work”
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) recently hosted its annual leadership conference, bringing together 85 store managers, strategic doers, senior team members, and the board of directors, for two days of training. The summit focused on building strong leaders who can manage any situation. As one of Central Florida’s largest nonprofits, Goodwill employs more than 1,400 people across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Volusia and Brevard counties. The organization collects and sells donated
Goodwill to Host ''Thanks for Giving'' Donation Drive on Nov. 28
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 17, 2023) – In the true spirit of giving, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) is giving thanks to its donors with a token of appreciation. On Tuesday, Nov. 28 – also known as “Giving Tuesday” – GICF will host a community-wide “Thanks for Giving” event to express gratitude to donors for their role in the mission of “Building Lives That Work.” From open to close (and while supplies last), community members who make a donation at their local Goodwill retail store (9 a.m. –
