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“I grew up thrifting. We never bought clothes brand new, ” said FIU student Sofia Hidalgo, an avid thrifter and popular TikTok influencer. “I am getting all my clothes together and ready to start the next semester,” said Hidalgo, showing media her haul from a $40 shopping spree at Goodwill Superstore to commemorate National Thrift […]

For the second year Goodwill South Florida offers the Career Exploration Virtual Learning program in partnership with the Batchelor Foundation. The eight-week program welcomed 20 students age 14-21 from Miami and Broward County. For four weeks students attended online class where they were taught an array of work readiness, employability, leadership and technology skills. The

Our award-winning, Spirit of Goodwill Band, was honored to play at the FIU Embrace Center for Advancing Inclusion Communities’ Graduation. This event brought together family, friends and organization’s that share a common mission- empowering differently-abled individuals to achieve their fullest potential and greater independence. Our band played to celebrate the transformative power of determination, friendships,

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. With discipline and dedication, he became proficient in Microsoft applications and accounting-related programs. Before receiving employment assistance,

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.  May 5th, 2023 8:30 am – 1:00pm  Goodwill South Florida Headquarters  2121 N.W. 21 St.  Miami, FL 33142 You will

Online Platform Gives Locally Donated Items National Exposure 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 brand’s long-standing tradition of funding job

Julie Greiner and Avery Dial join its Board of Directors  Miami, FL. ( April 10,2023) – Goodwill South Florida has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Julie Greiner and Avery Dial.  Julie Greiner was elected to a three-year term as chair, succeeding Barbara Shrut, who recently concluded her own

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.  Our dedicated employees come to work each day determined to overcome the physical and mental barriers that make seemingly