#GoodwillSWFL Press Releases

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) hosts their annual Breakthrough Award ceremony at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, on Thursday, April 11th.

On Thursday, March 7th, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is opening a new store at Bonita Commons, 25987 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 104, Bonita Springs FL 34134. An official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will begin at 8:45 a.m.

Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring are invited to apply for the Cape Coral class, scheduled for Feb 5 – March 14, 2024. Applications are now being accepted, and class size is limited.

Brings together more than 40 local businesses and nonprofit agencies

with Publix Super Market Charities as this year's Presenting Sponsor

Benefitting Goodwill's Disability Service, Pathways to Opportunity

Offering Free Employability Workshops throughout Southwest Florida

Expands "Life Skill Series" offering full-day training to adults with disabilities during school breaks

Aug 17th is National Thrift Shop Day. It's a day dedicated to supporting local thrift shops and raising awareness for charitable organizations.

Benefitting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Even through the unemployment rate has been at an all-time low in Southwest Florida, there are still people looking for work, or wanting a better job.

Economically vulnerable households are increasingly facing restricted access to basic necessities as inflation is battering the economy. Here, in Southwest Florida, we are feeling the squeeze even more.

PNC Foundation has pledged $25,000 to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida in support of its Opportunity Accelerator (OA) Program.

The League Club awarded $29,369 to support the Mobile CRC. The Goodwill Mobile Community Resource Center (CRC) provides online services in areas where transportation is a barrier and enables Goodwill recruiters to do on-the-spot applications for...

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