Celebrating Success: Graduation Day for Goodwill South Florida’s Winter 2024 Career Exploration Program

Today was a big day at the Goodwill South Florida headquarters in Allapattah, Florida. Seven dedicated high school students graduated from the Goodwill South Florida Career Exploration Learning Program, completing an intensive 80-hour curriculum designed to empower them personally and professionally.

Nurturing Your Spirit: A Care Guide for Parents With Special Needs Children

Embarking on the journey of parenthood, especially when caring for children with special needs, requires not just immense love and patience but also a dedicated self-care plan. It's not just about providing for your child; it's about preserving your own well-being.

Goodwill South Florida Gears Up for the Lexus Corporate Run 2024: Promoting Wellness and Community Spirit

At Goodwill South Florida, we're constantly seeking opportunities to make a positive impact not only in the lives of those we serve but also within our own community. That's why we're thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming Lexus Corporate Run 2024 in Downtown Miami. This event isn't just about lacing up our running shoes; it's about coming together as a team to promote wellness, camaraderie, and community spirit.

2023 Year in Review

Goodwill engages in a unique social enterprise model, although most known for its Goodwill donation centers and retail stores

Spirit of Goodwill Band Performing Live! Forward Motion Dance Festival & Conference

The Spirit of Goodwill Band in collaboration with Karen Peterson Dancers will be performing on March 23, 2024 at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Tickets Available! March 1, 2024

Remembering Beatriz Anazco, Chief Financial Officer

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Beatriz Anazco, Chief Financial Officer at Goodwill South Florida...

Spirit of Goodwill Band Performing Live! South Beach Jazz Festival

The Spirit of Goodwill Band is playing as part of an all-star jazz line-up on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach

The Spirit of Goodwill Band Holiday Concert 2023

On December 2nd, The Spirit of Goodwill Band, an extraordinary ensemble of remarkable vocalist and talented musicians, took center stage in heartwarming concert at the stunning New World Center in Miami Beach. 

Andre Amador works at Goodwill South Florida to help his sick mother

"I would never change him." Despite his disability, this son helps mom fight her cancer. 

Today with Tomas Regalado - Lourdes de la Mata-Little interview

Thrifting Makes Back to School an Affordable and Alternative to Fast Fashion

"I grew up Thrifting. We never bought clothes brand new," said FIU student Sofia Hidalgo, an avid thrifter and popular TikTok influencer. 

Goodwill South Florida Career Exploration Virtual Learning Program

For the second year Goodwill South Florida offered a Career Exploration Virtual Learning program which welcomed 20 students age 14-21 from Miami and Broward County. 

Congratulations FIU Students

Our award-winning, Spirit of Goodwill Band, was honored to play at the FIU Embrace Center for Advancing Inclusive Communities' Graduation.  

Goodwill South Florida featured on Local 10 news

Workers with disabilities perfect art of making U.S. flags for the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Goodwill South Florida featured on WSVN 7

Goodwill Industries of South Florida empowers disable individuals through flag-making operation

2022 Achiever of the Year: Kishore Abichandani

Kishore is 61 years old, born in Naga-Philippines with deafness. He also developed an anxiety disorder at a young age. He obtained a high school diploma in the Philippines and studied Introductory Accounting while living in New Jersey. 

2022 Achiever of the Year: Neise Atterberry

When people with disabilities come through Goodwill's doors, they are looking for a chance, like most of us, they are eager to work, succeed, and lead fuller lives. We understand that disabilities don't define people, that is at the core of our philosophy. 

Community Job Fair

You are invited to attend  a community job fair, hosted by Goodwill South Florida. The job fair is open to all job seekers who are interested in exploring career opportunities and connecting with potential employers. 

Goodwill South Florida Announces New Board Members

Miami, FL. (April 10, 2023) - Goodwill South Florida has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Julie Greiner anf Avery Dial. 

Goodwill Industries of South Florida Joins GoodwillFinds to Increase Community Impact

Miami, FL - April 5, 2023 - Goodwill Industries of South Florida has partnered with GoodwillFinds, a recommerce venture reimagining the future of purpose-driven resale. Alongside Goodwill of South Florida, three additional regions will join GoodwillFinds' network to help further the brands long-standing tradition of funding job training and work opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to work. 

Flag made by South Florida Goodwill employees sits on top of the world!

From Miami to Mount Kilimanjaro. Talk about going the distance! How a flag made by employees with disabilities at Goodwill South Florida ended atop the tallest mountain in Africa (19,340 feet) is a tale of perseverance. 

Spirit of Goodwill Band Performed at the South Beach Jazz Festival

The annual festival promotes inclusion for persons with disabilities. 

Miami, FL (January 13,2023) - The 2023 South Beach  Jazz Festival featured world-renowned musicians from the entire spectrum of jazz 

Goodwill awarded accreditation by CARF

Goodwill South Florida has been awarded the highest level of accreditation by CARF International for Community Employment Services.

Goodwill South Florida featured on Hoy Dia

Learn about the benefits of buying second-hand clothing and vintage clothing. 

Goodwill South Florida featured on Primer Impacto

With less than $30 and in a thrift store, Jomari Goyso shows that it is possible to put together a good outfit 

Goodwill South Florida presented with the Sourceamerica Force Multiplier Award and the HC Holding Award.

Goodwill South Florida has been bestowed two awards for our dedication to creating and protecting jobs for people with disabilities.

Goodwill South Florida Apparel Division Goes Digital

We are proud to announce that our Ryder Apparel Manufacturing division has gone Digital! (Yes, we’re more than our Goodwill stores, among other things, we sew too.

A Good Summer Spent at a Goodwill Virtual Summer Camp

This summer Goodwill South Florida teamed up with the Batchelor Foundation to expand its Virtual Career Camp for Youth. This eight-week program welcomed 25 students age 14-21 from Miami and Broward County.

Goodwill workers showed enthusiasm creating U.S. flags for upcoming patriotic season

Goodwill is producing U.S. flags in time for the patriotic season, but that is not the only thing they are being praised for.

Five Questions for: David Landsberg