Goodwill Bingo 2025 Challenge – Play, Thrift, WIN!
Enter to WIN $50 gift card Download Bingo Cards Here Do you love thrift shopping and giving back to the community? Now you can do both—and win prizes while you’re at it! Introducing our Goodwill Bingo Contest! All you need to do is complete a bingo card for a chance to win a $50 gift […]
Goodwill & STUG Partner to Provide Free Computers, Close Digital Divide
In Sarasota, the Goodwill STUG free computers initiative is helping bridge the digital divide by providing essential technology to those in need. From students to job seekers, this partnership is creating opportunities for education, employment, and connection. In today’s world, technology is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. From online classes to job applications, healthcare […]
Goodwill Manasota Welcomes Katie Van Gompel as VP of Marketing
Goodwill Manasota welcomes Katie Van Gompel as VP of Marketing. Learn how her leadership will drive growth and community impact.
Goodwill Manasota Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors
Local Leaders Join to Drive Job Training and Community Impact in Sarasota and Bradenton SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – Goodwill Manasota is proud to introduce its 2025-2026 Board of Directors, a team of dedicated community leaders committed to advancing the organization’s mission of empowering individuals through job training and career services. Chaired by Betsy Benac, a former Manatee […]
New Donation Center in Lakewood Ranch
Goodwill Manasota Opens New Attended Donation Center in Lakewood Ranch SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – Goodwill Manasota is expanding its efforts to strengthen communities and reduce barriers to employment by opening new retail and donation centers. In late February, the organization launched a 2,030-square-foot attended donation center (ADC) in Lakewood Ranch, located at 7180 University Parkway. This new Waterside ADC offers a convenient drop-off […]
Florida TaxWatch Highlights Goodwill’s $1.2B Statewide Impact
Through jobs, wider workforce development, and mission services, Goodwills profoundly impact the economy as well as the lives of individuals and families throughout the state TALLAHASSEE, FL – In December, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its report, “More Than A Store: The Fiscal and Economic Impacts of Goodwill in Florida,” during a press conference at the […]
Goodwill, Gail Baird Foundation Brighten Holidays for Local Veterans
Ten veterans and their families provided with significant support through holiday season allocation from Gail Baird Foundation covering Thanksgiving and Christmas SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – On December 23, the collaboration between Goodwill Manasota and the Gail Baird Foundation – which has helped to provide Thanksgiving turkeys, sides and special gifts for hundreds of area veterans and […]
Goodwill honors its 2024 Community Ambassadors of the Year
Nonprofit organization recognized advocates and supporters in the areas of veterans services, leadership and community partnership SARASOTA, FL – Goodwill Manasota recently recognized advocates and supporters in the areas of veterans services, leadership, and partnership during its 2024 Community Ambassador of the Year Awards. The luncheon took place on December 4th at Michael’s On East. […]
Veteran Air, Groups Help Install AC for Late Veteran’s Widow
Veteran Air donated the entire cost of installation while a handful of local organizations contributed the cost of materials SARASOTA, FL – For longtime Sarasota resident Kathy Schneider, times have been tough lately. Her husband of 50 years, Fred – a veteran of the U.S. Army – passed away on August 30. Just days later, with […]
United Way Suncoast, Goodwill partner on free tax preparation
Collaboration – through the IRS VITA program – helped community members to receive over $900,000 in refunds and tax credits SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – Goodwill Manasota continues to partner with United Way Suncoast to provide free tax preparation services to low- to moderate-income households. These services, which would have cost community members more than $151,000, returned […]