Goodwill Awarded Top Honors in Their Field Locally, Nationally

 
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Aug. 13, 2015 - PRLog -- Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. has been awarded several top honors in a variety of categories. Both nationally, and locally, Goodwill was recognized for their work in retail, business, and mission sectors.

In July 2015, Goodwill was voted Best Thrift Store and Best Non-Profit in The News-Press’ Best of SWFL poll. That same month, Goodwill was also voted Best Charitable Organization in Gulfshore Business’ Best of Business poll. This marked the second year in a row that Goodwill received the honor.

Goodwill was also recognized by Goodwill Industries International (GII) for their efforts in sustainability. Goodwill received Honorable Mention for the Energy Challenge Award, which utilized Goodwill’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager ratings.

“The biggest significance of this award is that we have increased our square footage since 2012, yet we still showed a reduction of energy use,” says Goodwill’s Senior Director of Sustainable Operations Jennifer Nelson. “We are mindful of energy consumption as we grow.”

In August of 2015, Goodwill’s Business Services was also recognized by GII for the most growth over the last year. This is the first year GII has given the award in this category. Business Services offers vending, janitorial, and document destruction for Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, and Glades Counties.

About Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.:

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties. Revenue earned at Goodwill’s 30 Southwest Florida thrift stores supports Goodwill’s mission of helping people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence. Goodwill’s programs in Southwest Florida include Job-Link outreach centers, small business training classes, disability-accessible housing, the Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy charter school, and more.  For more information about Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, visit www.goodwillswfl.org.

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