#GoodwillSWFL Press Releases

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida's Pathways to Opportunity program (PTO) received a near perfect rating in a recent audit from Qlarant.

More than 500 local businesses have emerged from the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. This six-week small business development program helps low-to-moderate income emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses.

Hurricane Ian hit more than four months ago, but many Southwest Florida residents are still dealing with the aftermath trying to put their homes, their businesses and their lives back together.

Goodwill leads local business development in Southwest Florida

Hurricane relief effort for Fort Myers and the Island Park area

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) is providing vouchers for people who have lost personal belongings due to Hurricane Ian.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is committed to having a greater impact on individuals, families, and communities in the areas they serve.

Goodwill's MicroEnterprise Institute is accepting applications

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center's Festival of Trees event received the "Best Overall Charity Event" award from The Community Foundation in Tuesday's Charity Event Award ceremony.

Proceeds Benefit Goodwill Programs and Services for People with Disabilities

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) hosts their annual Breakthrough Award ceremony at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Thursday, April 7th.

For the past 120 years, Goodwill Industries has been the leader in recycling and repurposing. Last year alone, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) has diverted 23,466,383 pounds from local landfills.

PNC Bank has pledged $25,000 to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida in support of its Community Resource Centers.

Goodwill's MicroEnterprise Institute is accepting applications

Recruiters and hiring managers are struggling across most industries to find talent and retain talent.

The Richard M. Schulze Foundation awarded a $46,500 grant to support ten courses offered by the MicroEnterprise Institute in 2022 to help 120 aspiring entrepreneurs with limited incomes.

Goodwill's MicroEnterprise Institute is accepting applications

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida received a $20,000 grant from the Truist Foundation in support of training provided at their Community Resource Centers (CRCs).

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) today announced it received a $15,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation through its Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation, to support the MicroEnterprise...

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) converted the existing Palm Beach Goodwill, located at 4162 Palm Beach Blvd., into a 99 cent store in October 2020.

John Nadeau, the CEO and President of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) has been selected as one the top 30 power & influence leaders in Southwest Florida.

Charity fundraiser benefits Pathways to Opportunity scholarship fund

Celebrates store's remodel and new educational opportunities through Hodges University

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant of $50,000 from the Golisano Foundation to support Pathways to Opportunity (PTO), a day training program that provides life-changing opportunities for adults.

Ready to jump start your career as an auto mechanic? For those already working in the industry, but want to earn their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) GI certification, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) is offering a 4-week program...

Overcoming employment barriers in underserved SWFL communities

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is opening three stores over the next three months, and they are now hiring to staff the new stores.

Goodwill Community Resource Centers (CRCs) help people who are often overlooked and struggling to afford basic needs.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida welcomes shoppers to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new downtown boutique at 5 pm Friday, July 16, 2021, just prior to the River District's Music Walk.

Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business but need some mentoring are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, scheduled for August 16 – September 23, 2021.

The River District is blossoming into one of the trendiest places in Southwest Florida.