Goodwill Southwest Florida Looks for Memories

FORT MYERS, Fla. - March 24, 2016 - PRLog -- Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is asking for the public's help in collecting memories of the nonprofit for its 50^th anniversary celebration. The organization, which was incorporated in 1966, will be celebrating the milestone throughout 2016.

Fifty years after inception, Goodwill remains strongly committed to its mission of serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by providing life-changing opportunities to achieve independence. Last year, the organization served over 42,000 individuals across Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, and Glades counties.

"This organization has touched so many lives in Southwest Florida," says Goodwill spokesperson Madison Mitchell. "We look forward to sharing the memories made."

Goodwill encourages residents to submit memories of finding a treasured item in one of Goodwill's Retail & Donation Centers, graduating from one of the organization's many programs, or attending a special event.

Memories may be sent to MadisonMitchell@goodwillswfl.org or mailed to her attention at 5100 Tice Street, Fort Myers FL 33905. Memories submitted may be shared by Goodwill online, in print, or at the nonprofit's 50^th anniversary Fashion Through the Decades event on May 6.

Sponsorships for Goodwill's 50^th anniversary year are also still available. Opportunities range from $100 to $20,000 and, depending on the level, receive recognition at the Fashion Through the Decades event, Goodwill Golf Classic, and the tenth annual Festival of Trees. For more information visit www.goodwillswfl.org/50years or call (239)995-2106 ext. 2213.

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, and more.

For more information about Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, visit www.goodwillswfl.org.

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