Goodwill was featured in Project Runway's first upcycling challenge where contestants used only materials sources from Goodwill.
With sustainable shopping becoming more popular, TODAY contributor Lilliana Vasquez teamed up with Etsy trend expert Dayna Isom to learn tips and tricks for finding gems while consignment shopping.
Miami, FL – November 18, 2019 – In celebration of its 60th Anniversary, Goodwill South Florida recently celebrated its sold-out inaugural “Craft Your Look” fundraising gala, an evening of Good Music, Good Fashion and Goodwill held on Saturday, November 16th at the Hilton Miami Downtown. The gala helped raise more than $1M for Goodwill South Florida.
Here’s to the future… Goodwill. Job training for people with disabilities and other barriers – helping individuals increase productivity and achieve greater independence.
Did you know that you can shop thousands of unique finds at Goodwill South Florida online? If you are searching for the perfect thrift item or simply browsing through, it’s as easy as a few clicks. Choose to shop through various mediums such as shopgoodwill.com, AmazonSmile, eBay, OfferUp, and if it’s flags you’re looking for check out our commercial flag purchasing center.
If you have kids going back to school or off to college, now is the perfect time to tackle those projects you put off! Let’s clean out our closets and crowded home areas while helping the community and the environment in meaningful ways. The excessive amount of t-shirts and never before touched items collecting dust in your garage and closets can serve a better purpose when you donate them.
"We have incredible strength in our diversity," says the Goodwill Industries of South Florida CEO and president.
For Kristen McAtee, what started as a hobby while she was earning a degree in merchandise marketing from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising quickly became her full-time gig after she was handed her diploma. Kristen and her friends (aka the David Dobrik-founded Vlog Squad) have amassed a loyal base of followers together, but have also been able to develop their own unique styles and identities. Kristen’s content — which has brought her 1.1 million subscribers on YouTube — includes glimpses of her life with her friend, boyfriend, and dog, Link. She’s been able to tackle any subject with ease and a bit of comedic relief.
During the campus move-out process every May, students at four different South Florida colleges and universities donated thousands of pounds of reusable items that might otherwise have ended up in landfills. By offering this opportunity and making socially responsible decisions, these students created a lasting impact to the environment as well as their community.
In case you haven’t heard, Colleen Coughlin, Dionne Dean, Jennifer Falcon, Courtney Val, and Annie Vasquez are local Influencers and creators with a personal connection to Goodwill South Florida. These Bloggers, Vloggers, YouTubers and Instagram stars show us how we can hunt for deals at GoodwillSFL and put together looks for less, inspiring you to hunt for fashionable deals too!
