Submitted by Kate Quinones
GOODWILL TO HOST “THANKS FOR GIVING” EVENT ON NOV. 19
Shoes, Sneakers, Clothes and Small Appliances Donations Among Most-Needed Items
WHAT:
In the true spirit of the season, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is giving thanks to its donors with a token of appreciation.
On Saturday, November 19, the nonprofit will host a “Thanks for Giving” event to express gratitude to donors for their role in the mission of building lives that work. From open to close, community members who make a donation at their local Goodwill retail store (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.) or Donation Xpress location (8 a.m. – 7 p.m.) will receive a 10% discount to use during their next shopping visit. Shoes, sneakers, clothes, housewares and small appliance donations are strongly encouraged.
Donations play a key role in providing resources and jobs to Central Floridians. Revenue generated through sales of gently used items fund the organization’s employment placement and job skills training services, as well as its vocational rehabilitation program.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 19
Retail store hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Donation Xpress hours: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
WHERE:
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
Find the Goodwill location nearest to you at
https://www.GoodwillCFL.org/locations/
About Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. (GICF)
For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has provided vocational and job placement services to tens of thousands of people living in Central Florida. Through 31 retail/outlet stores and 16 Donation Xpress locations in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake and Volusia counties, Goodwill will divert more than 20 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfills in 2022. Goodwill Industries of Central Florida directly channels more than 90 percent of its annual revenue into programs that enable individuals to secure meaningful employment, achieve their personal goals and thrive economically.
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