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Capture Goodwill South Florida’s Program Participants Manufacturing U.S. Interment Flags and Uniforms Just in Time for Independence Day
July 1, 2021
MIAMI, FL. (Jul. 1, 2021) – Learn How the Nonprofit Helps People with Disabilities and Other Work Barriers live the American Dream ...
Pepe Badia of Badia Spices Donates $1 million to Goodwill South Florida
March 3, 2021
MIAMI, FL. (Mar. 3, 2021) – Goodwill South Florida is pleased to announce it will receive a $1 million donation from philanthropist and president of Badía Spices, Joseph "Pepe" Badía within the coming weeks. Badia's generous donation is part of the silent phase of a fundraising campaign the nonprofit is currently hosting to help narrow the $8 million loss its endured due to closings, furloughed employees, unemployment insurance and lack of federal help. ...
Five Questions for: David Landsberg
Jabuary 15, 2021
David Landsberg is the President and CEO of Goodwill Industries South Florida, a non-profit organization known largely for its stores and donation centers. But Goodwill is itself an economic engine for the region, comprising four unique businesses and a vocational training center. ...
Goodwill South Florida Announces the Appointment of Six New Board Members
October 5, 2020
MIAMI, FL. (Oct., 2020) – Goodwill South Florida has announced the appointment of six new members of its Board of Directors: Danet Linares, Mark Sessions, Michael Elkin, Rodney Barreto, Ruth Brophy, Sophia Galvin. ...
10-Year Anniversary of Spirit of Goodwill Band’s Documentary
September 10, 2020
MIAMI (September 10, 2020) – This year, Goodwill South Florida celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the premiere of its inspirational and award-winning film For Once In My Life. The documentary chronicles the struggles and triumphs of a unique and diverse band of singers and musicians, with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities. ...
Goodwill South Florida Opens 125 Positions in its Paid Training Program to Help Those with Disabilities and Other Barriers to Work Affected by Unemployment Caused by Covid-19
June 29, 2020
MIAMI (June 29, 2020) – Goodwill South Florida has announced it will add 125 people to its Paid Training Program that leads to full-time and part-time positions for people with disabilities and other work barriers. ...
Goodwill South Florida Reopens Stores in Miami-Dade and Broward
May 15, 2020
MIAMI (May 15, 2020) – After careful consideration and following the state and local approval, Goodwill South Florida will re-open 20 of its stores on Monday, May 18th; with its three additional stores including both of their outlet stores re-opening on May 20. ...
Goodwill South Florida Produces 20,000 Face Masks to Protect Ryder Essential Employees Working on the Logistics Front Lines in the Fight Against COVID-19
May 6, 2020
MIAMI (May 6, 2020) – Goodwill South Florida has converted a portion of its sewing operations to manufacture 20,000 masks for employees at Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a global transportation and logistics company, to wear as they support the flow of essential goods and services needed in the fight against COVID-19. ...
Goodwill South Florida is reopening sewing operations to make Personal Protection Equipment for Baptist Health South Florida
April 14, 2020
MIAMI (April 14, 2020) – Goodwill South Florida has joined Baptist Health South Florida in the fight against COVID-19. This week, Goodwill has started utilizing a portion of its recently shuttered sewing operations, and rehiring some of its staff, to manufacture Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for medical personnel at hospitals that part of Baptist Health. ...
Two of South Florida’s Largest Employers Join Forces to Provide Jobs while Producing U.S. Military Uniforms and Veteran Interment Flags
May 14, 2019
MIAMI (May 14, 2019) – Miami, FL – November 18, 2019 – In celebration of its 60th Anniversary, Goodwill South Florida recently celebrated its sold-out inaugural “Craft Your Look” fundraising gala, an evening of Good Music, Good Fashion and Goodwill held on Saturday, November 16th at the Hilton Miami Downtown. The gala helped raise more than $1M for Goodwill South Florida. ...
GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA RAISES MORE THAN $1M AT INAUGURAL ‘CRAFT YOUR LOOK’ GALA IN CELEBRATION OF 60TH ANNIVERSARY
November 18, 2019
MIAMI (November 18th, 2019) – Goodwill South Florida and Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a global transportation and logistics company, announced today a multi-year investment and naming of the Ryder Apparel Manufacturing Division at the non-profit’s headquarters in Miami. ...
Focusing on Capabilities vs. Disabilities, Goodwill Thanks It's Elected Officials & The Community
December 4, 2018
(November 29th, 2018) – Goodwill South Florida is taking an afternoon to thank members of the community – including local elected officials, board members and other business professionals as it prepares to host a Holiday “Thank You” Community Luncheon on Dec. 6th, 2018. The main objective of...
New Look, New Messaging, New Donation Center
August 28, 2018
Goodwill South Florida Redesigns Donation Trailers and Announces Grand Opening in West Kendall If you know where your local Goodwill donation trailer is, you may have noticed there’s a face smiling right back at you thanking you for your donation, for helping someone in need get a job, and for...
Goodwill South Florida Launches Paid Training Program
June 27, 2018
Preference will be given to people with qualifying disabilities in South Florida MIAMI (June 26, 2018) – Goodwill South Florida announces a paid training program to fill more than 125 available jobs in Miami. Preference will be given to trainees with qualifying disabilities. The...
Goodwill® Ranks #1 on Enso's World Value Index For the Second Year
June 9, 2017
GOODWILL® RANKS #1 ON ENSO’S WORLD VALUE INDEX FOR THE SECOND YEAR 2017 World Value Index report unveils people’s perceptions on 150 leading brands and their perceived value to the communities and audiences they serve June 7th, 2017 - Goodwill, the leading nonprofit provider of employment...
NOW OPEN - Goodwill Superstore - Broward at Pembroke Pines, Florida
May 8, 2017
Flamingo Pines Shopping Center 12594 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 MIAMI, FL – Hip, trendy, lots of lights and unique, innovative retail displays is hardly what one expects to see at a thrift store, but at the Goodwill Superstore Grand Opening, coming soon, Pembroke Pines, is all that...
Goodwill South Florida Increases Cuban Flag Production As it Prepares for Community Rallies
December 6, 2016
Goodwill Industries of South Florida has decided to increase production to 200 flags per day to meet the demands of the community's response to Fidel Castro's death. The Goodwill Flag Center has always sewn the cuban flags and other flags in it's retail location in Allapattah. Since, the flags...
Store Closing: 50% OFF ONE DAY ONLY. Our Hialeah -Gratigny Goodwill store will be closing at 6pm on Oct. 31, 2016
October 17, 2016
50% OFF AT THIS STORE ONLY FOR ONE DAY - Oct. 31 from 9am - 6pm. Visit this store and receive a 20% off coupon towards your next Goodwill purchase at one of our other stores – valid thru Nov. 30, 2016 (while coupon lasts) In order to better support our mission of training, employment and job...
Organize your life while creating jobs in your community. De-clutter & Donate during the Container Store Kiss Clutter Goodbye Sale.
April 20, 2016
Visit the Container Store on Sat. & Sun. April 23rd & 24th and April 30th & May 1st and bring your clothing, textiles, small appliances and household goods to donate to Goodwill Industries and Kiss Clutter Goodby! Plus get a free bag while supplies last! These fun-filled weekends will be...
Think before you Donate - And Get the Facts About Online Rumors!
December 3, 2015
Your donations to Goodwill Retail & Donation Centers and your financial contributions fund programs that provide training, employment and job placement for people with disabilities. Goodwill Industries of South Florida is grateful to all the people who donate their gently used items,...
