Goodwill to Host 'Thanks for Giving' Event on Nov. 23

GOODWILL TO HOST ‘THANKS FOR GIVING’ EVENT ON NOV. 23

Organization Asks Donors to ‘Unstuff’ and Drop Off Shoes, Sneakers, Clothes, Electronics and Small Appliances

WHAT: 

In the true spirit of the season, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is giving thanks to its donors and shoppers.

On Saturday, Nov. 23, the nonprofit will host a “Thanks for Giving” event that encourages donors to “unstuff” ahead of the holidays. Some of the most in-demand items include sneakers and other shoes, clothes, electronics, and small appliances, such as coffee machines and blenders.

Donating to and shopping at Goodwill locations across Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Volusia and Brevard counties helps create quality jobs and support employment training programs while also keeping millions of pounds of household waste from reaching local landfills.

To find the nearest location, visit http://www.GoodwillCFL.org.

WHEN: 

Saturday, November 23

Retail store hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Donation Xpress hours: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

WHERE: 

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

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

About Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. (GICF)  

For 65 years, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has provided vocational and job placement services to tens of thousands of people living in Central Florida. Through 31 retail/outlet stores and 18 Donation Xpress locations in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake and Volusia counties, Goodwill diverted nearly 24 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfills in 2023. 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.  

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