Goodwill receives funding to support GoodPartner Coach program

Grant of $65,000 from Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation will assist Goodwill Manasota in providing career and life coaching to its team members SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – Goodwill Manasota recently received a grant of $65,000 from the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation in support of Goodwill’s award-winning GoodPartner Coach program. This is the thirteenth year that […]

Goodwill Manasota partners with CareerSource Suncoast

Collaboration through CareerSource Suncoast’s Youth Summer Employment Program enables 23 teens and young adults to gain valuable work experience at various Goodwill stores in June SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – Once again this summer, local nonprofit organizations CareerSource Suncoast and Goodwill Manasota are collaborating to provide vital work experience for teens and young adults. Through this partnership […]

Goodwill Manasota partners with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries

Neighboring Goodwill organizations collaborate to enhance retail operations and expand mission services in South Florida (West Palm Beach & Sarasota/Bradenton, Fla.) – After many months of planning, two Florida Goodwill organizations are combining efforts and leveraging their unique strengths to expand services to persons in need across South Florida. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries has partnered with […]

Goodwill Manasota supports Night With The Stars Prom

Donation of gift cards helping exceptional guests at annual event to purchase formal attire BRADENTON, FL – Since 2009, nonprofit organization Night With The Stars Prom, Inc. has helped Sarasota and Manatee County residents of all abilities, ages 16 and up, to enjoy a fabulous – and free – prom. This year’s event, themed “Night […]

Goodwill Manasota announces new Board Chair

Board comprising local community leaders and business owners – led by Betsy Benac – will support Goodwill’s mission, guide strategy and operations, and increase its impact SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – Goodwill Manasota is pleased to announce a new board chair for the 2024-2025 term: former Manatee County Commissioner and longtime planner Elizabeth “Betsy” Benac will lead […]

Goodwill, Easterseals come together on World Autism Awareness Day

Leaders from local nonprofit organizations recognize global observance and celebrate latest collaboration on April 2 A new collaboration between Goodwill Manasota and Easterseals Southwest Florida is providing the opportunity for exceptional artists to sell their artwork at Goodwill’s Albee Farm Bookstore in Venice. Adults enrolled in Easterseals’ Art Initiative Program not only get the pleasure […]

Goodwill’s Veterans Services program manager receives national honor

Todd Hughes, program manager for Goodwill Manasota’s Veterans Services, recognized by U.S. Department of Defense ESGR SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – Todd Hughes, Goodwill Manasota’s Veterans Services program manager, was proud to serve his country in the National Guard and during active duty in the U.S. Army. Now, through his work with Goodwill’s Veterans Services program as […]

Goodwill Manasota to host Digital Navigator event on March 11

The Patterson Foundation will provide Trained Digital Navigators to connect individuals and families with opportunities to obtain low-cost internet, devices, and training and support SARASOTA, FL – On Monday, March 11, The Patterson Foundation will present a Digital Access Enrollment Event, hosted by Goodwill Manasota. This event takes place at Goodwill’s Selby/Newtown Community Resource Center […]

Goodwill Manasota celebrates first graduates of JobsPlus Language program

Team members with limited fluency in English benefit from on-the-job supports, language immersion, practice opportunities while earning a competitive wage SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – According to U.S. Census data, a language other than English is spoken at home in 18% of households in Manatee County (between 2018-2022, for ages 5+). Numerous studies indicate that English fluency […]

Sarasota/DeSoto DAR chapter donates backpacks and supplies for homeless veterans

Rebecca Morgan continues to honor her late mother through ‘Sue’s Backpacks’ donation to Goodwill Manasota’s Veterans Services program SARASOTA/DESOTO COUNTIES, FL – In mid-December, representatives from the Sara DeSoto Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dropped off backpacks and supplies that will be distributed to 50 homeless veterans by the team at Goodwill’s […]