Goodwill to host "Thanks for Giving" event on Nov. 20

Donations play a key role in providing resources and jobs.”

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

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 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, Nov. 20, the nonprofit will host a “Thanks for Giving” event to express gratitude to donors who keep its operations running year-round. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members who make a donation at their local Goodwill retail store or Donation Xpress location will receive a 10% discount to use during their next shopping visit. Winterwear 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:                   Sat., Nov. 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:                 Find the Goodwill location nearest to you at https://www.GoodwillCFL.org/locations/

APOPKA LOCATION: 1312 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703

Goodwill store in Apopka

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 30 retail/outlet stores and 20 Donation Xpress locations in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake and Volusia counties, Goodwill diverts 16 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfills annually. 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.