http://news.prlog.org/tag/goodwill/goodwill - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12139991-goodwill-of-the-coastal-empire-hosted-its-annual-awards-luncheon-friday-may-17.htmlAmong the awards presented: Employer of the Year, Media Partner of the Year, Community Partner of the Year, and Goodwill Achiever of the Year, an award for program customers who have demonstrated success in overcoming vocational barriers. http://www.prlog.org/12138332-trailways-camp-for-special-needs-adults-held.htmlCamp for adults with disabilities breaks barriers to independence http://www.prlog.org/12134532-local-man-celebrated-at-goodwill-breakthrough-awards.htmlAwards honor those who have helped others- or have been helped- overcome barriers to employment and independence http://www.prlog.org/12133562-longhorn-steakhouse-to-be-honored-with-breakthrough-award.htmlGoodwill to honor restaurant for commitment to employees with disabilities http://www.prlog.org/12133553-sidney-berne-davis-art-center-honored-with-breakthrough-award.htmlArt Center’s dedication to the Goodwill mission highlighted at awards luncheon http://www.prlog.org/12132188-goodwill-announces-third-annual-goal-tournament.htmlThird Annual Goodwill Golf Classic to be held at Coral Oaks Golf Course http://www.prlog.org/12130966-celebrating-new-lives-with-goodwill-industries.html(SAVANNAH, GA) As the economy continues its slow recovery, many people continue to struggle to find and keep good jobs. Even in the toughest of times, however, Goodwill has reason to celebrate. http://www.prlog.org/12120764-goodwill-awarded-grant-from-bjs-charitable-foundation.htmlThe BJs Charitable Foundation has awarded Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. a $5,000 grant to put towards their Job-Link program http://www.prlog.org/12117739-goodwill-boutique-opens-in-fort-myers-river-district.htmlGoodwill Industries of Southwest Florida's first Boutique opened on Friday, April 12 in the Fort Myers River District. The store features gently used designer labels at lower prices than traditional retail boutiques. http://www.prlog.org/12115862-thrifty-fashionista-comes-to-savannah-to-talk-goodwill-shopping.htmlJenna Isaacson, visual journalist and "thrifty fashionista," will be in Savannah Thursday, April 11, to showcase “second hand” shopping. http://www.prlog.org/12110767-veterans-to-receive-small-business-training-in-cape-coral.htmlGoodwill MicroEnterprise Class to start April 15th in Cape... http://www.prlog.org/12110437-business-success-step-closer-for-graduates.html12 Aspiring Entrepreneurs Graduate from Six-Week SWFL MicroEnterprise... http://www.prlog.org/12109186-spring-clean-and-help-the-goodwill-of-coastal-empire-at-same-time.htmlSpring cleaning has benefits beyond tidier households and lower stress levels. http://www.prlog.org/12098123-want-to-start-your-own-business.htmlThe Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute will host a question- and- answer session for people considering starting their own small businesses at the Goodwill Job-Link Center in Port Charlotte, 2325 Tamiami Trail. http://www.prlog.org/12097182-suntrust-presents-15000-to-goodwills-microenterprise-institute.htmlSunTrust Bank presented The Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute with a $15,000 check on March 8, 2013 at the Goodwill headquarters in North Fort Myers. http://www.prlog.org/12082946-goodwills-commerce-surpasses-the-2-million-mark.html2012 brings continued growth for Goodwill’s on-line sales. http://www.prlog.org/12080116-goodwill-life-academy-celebrate-future-home.htmlA ceremonial demolition took place at the future location of Goodwill’s L.I.F.E. Academy & Opportunity Center http://www.prlog.org/12076588-new-goodwill-retail-store-coming-to-pooler.htmlGroundbreaking for a new Goodwill location will take place, Thursday, February 14, on Poole Parkway in Pooler, GA. http://www.prlog.org/12076202-small-business-hopefuls-to-get-guidance-in-port-charlotte.htmlNow accepting applications for SWFL MicroEnterprise session starting February 28 http://www.prlog.org/12076112-goodwill-of-the-coastal-empire-taking-part-in-job-training-program-for-women.htmlGoodwill of the Coastal Empire selected to participate in Walmart-funded innovative job training and placement program. Beyond Jobs program to provide women with career assistance, financial education, child care assistance and much more. http://www.prlog.org/12074799-small-business-hopefuls-to-get-guidance-in-fort-myers.htmlNow accepting applications for SWFL MicroEnterprise session starting February 18 http://www.prlog.org/12074739-goodwill-industries-of-southwest-florida-to-provide-assistance-to-women-in-swfl.htmlBeyond Jobs Program to Serve Women Across the Country with Job Training and Placement Services http://www.prlog.org/12073976-life-academy-students-get-new-school-for-2013-2014-school-year.htmlGoodwill’s new L.I.F.E. Academy location to offer larger classrooms and improved technology http://www.prlog.org/12069441-grand-opening-for-new-goodwill-store-in-downtown-savannah.htmlGoodwill of the Coastal Empire, Inc. is celebrating a new ribbon cutting in Savannah http://www.prlog.org/12064552-new-goodwill-site-burned-for-cause.htmlLehigh Acres Fire Control & Rescue uses new Goodwill location for training http://www.prlog.org/12060613-scout-lends-hand-to-goodwill.htmlTo become an Eagle Scout one young man chooses to give back. http://www.prlog.org/12059618-goodwill-helps-record-number-of-clients-in-2012.htmlGoodwill Industries of Southwest Florida assists over 30,000 individuals throughout five-county area. http://www.prlog.org/12054705-chartway-federal-credit-unions-we-promise-foundation-announces-4th-annual-free-groceries-incentive.htmlThe We Promise Foundation continues to raise funds for children battling chronic and life-threatening illnesses through their Free Groceries For A Year Raffle http://www.prlog.org/12050339-goodwill-throws-new-years-eve-donate-thon-to-welcome-thank-donors.htmlWright Enterprises shares Goodwill's New Year's Eve News. Goodwill San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo Counties diverts over 150 million pounds from landfill annually. Monday, 12/31 taxpayers can save on taxes and enjoy a party by donating. http://www.prlog.org/12046434-goodwill-industries-fort-myers-festival-of-trees-breaks-event-fundraising-record.htmlThe sixth annual Festival of Trees, held in Fort Myers by Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, shattered its event fundraising record in 2012. The Festival of Trees and Tux & Trees Gala combined to raise $95,000 to support Goodwill's mission. http://www.prlog.org/12036527-local-homeless-veterans-have-place-to-get-their-life-back-on-track.htmlExodus Place has partnered with Goodwill to welcome 30 homeless Veterans to their facility. These men will have assistance with job placement, as well as affordable housing, inexpensive meals, counseling, fellowship and much more. http://www.prlog.org/12035451-goodwill-industries-festival-of-trees-announces-2012-peoples-choice-award-winners.htmlMore than 3,300 visitors to Goodwill Industries' Festival of Trees cast their ballots in the People's Choice voting. Winners include the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, the Fort Myers River District Alliance (RDA), and the Health and Harmony Center. http://www.prlog.org/12027559-goodwill-partners-with-groups-as-savannah-career-center-opens-for-job-seekers.htmlGoodwill, West Broad Street YMCA, Step UP Savannah and the Live Oak Library Partner to help Job Seekers http://www.prlog.org/12024429-november-23-heralds-return-of-festival-of-trees.htmlGoodwill Industries’ sixth annual Festival of Trees, presented by FineMark National Bank & Trust, opens November 23, 2012 at the historic Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers. http://www.prlog.org/12022392-forbes-names-goodwill-inspiring.htmlGoodwill has been named one of America’s top 25 inspirational companies this year by Forbes. http://www.prlog.org/12021631-earl-hodges-to-speak-at-swfl-microenterprise-graduation.htmlLocal business owner and philanthropist Earl Hodges will be speaking at the November 15th Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise program graduation. Hodges will deliver the commencement address to 15 aspiring entrepreneurs. http://www.prlog.org/12021266-detour-bluegrass-band-partners-with-goodwill-to-help-homeless-veterans.htmlThe Michigan based bluegrass band DETOUR is donating proceeds from the sales of its song "Homeless Of The Brave" to Goodwill’s Patriot Place project. http://www.prlog.org/12014201-tux-trees-gala-tickets-now-on-sale.htmlGet your tuxedos and ball gowns ready-- tickets are now on sale for Southwest Florida’s premier holiday celebration! Tux & Trees Gala tickets are available for purchase online and over the telephone. http://www.prlog.org/12003398-sen-benacquisto-to-volunteer-at-goodwills-camp-for-adults.htmlOn Tuesday, October 23, Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto (R-27) will visit Trailways Camp. The camp, which is for adults with disabilities, is a partnership between Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and The Robert V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund. http://www.prlog.org/12000695-swfl-entrepreneur-receives-startup-grant.htmlBetty Armas, a graduate of the Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Project, has received a grant to help support her fledgling small business. Armas was awarded $2,500 from Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. http://www.prlog.org/11991713-goodwill-announces-finemark-national-bank-trust-as-festival-of-trees-sponsor.htmlFineMark National Bank & Trust will be this year’s presenting sponsor for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.’s Festival of Trees. FineMark will be the first presenting sponsor in the festival’s 6-year history http://www.prlog.org/11984894-southwest-florida-microenterprise-project-celebrates-lehigh-graduation-class.htmlAspiring entrepreneurs are now ready to launch their small businesses after graduating from the Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Project on Friday, September 21. http://www.prlog.org/11983329-suntrust-teaches-interviewing-skills-to-goodwill-clients.htmlOn Wednesday, September 05, 2012 SunTrust offered an interviewing skills workshop to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.’s Job-Link clients. http://www.prlog.org/11979655-help-for-jobseekers-with-disabilities-through-goodwill.htmlMany people with disabilities are not in the workforce, but Goodwill seeks to provide the training and the opportunity for work. More people were placed in employment thanks to Goodwill by July 2012 than in all of 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11979592-goodwill-industries-of-the-coastal-empire-team-with-agencies-to-host-job-fair-for-homeless-veterans.htmlGoodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless and other local agencies will host the Ninth Annual Stand Down for Homelessness. http://www.prlog.org/11976531-goodwill-opens-retail-donation-center-in-estero.htmlGoodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. cut the ribbon on its new Estero Retail & Donation Center on Friday, Sept., 14. The new Estero retail store is located at 10351 Corkscrew Commons Drive. http://www.prlog.org/11975245-legends-golf-country-club-donates-elevator-to-goodwill.htmlMost donations to Goodwill come in the form of clothing, housewares, electronics, and vehicles. However, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida just received a more unique donation-- an elevator-style wheelchair lift. http://www.prlog.org/11971983-goodwill-and-the-robert-benjamin-miller-fund-host-camp-for-adults-with-disabilities.htmlGoodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc., is happy to announce its selection by the Robert V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund as its first organizational provider of Trailways Camp, a camp for adults with disabilities in Southwest Florida. http://www.prlog.org/11961861-sen-benacquisto-makes-visit-to-goodwill.htmlSen. Lizbeth Benacquisto (R-27) visited Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. Tuesday, August 21, 2012. The visit was intended to spread mission awareness to the senator and to act as an opportunity to see the clients Goodwill serves. http://www.prlog.org/11960801-goodwill-opens-two-new-store-locations.htmlIn September, North Fort Myers-based Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. will open a Donation Center & Book Store in Naples and a Retail & Donation Center in Estero .