Winter/Spring 2023 Edition

Best In Snow: A Look Into Snow Globe Rescue

Thrift Like a Pro: 5 Tips for a Great Goodwill Haul

President and CEO

Deborah Passerini

Board Chair

Louise R. Lopez

Members of the Board

Lee Bell

Shauna Burkes

Heather Ceresoli

Bob Dobkowski

Steven M. Erickson

Marie Hebbler

Dominic Macrone

Tony Martinez

Kimberly Perez

Mark Pichowski

Carole Philipson

Ed Rader

Bob Wabbersen

Deborah A. Passerini

HONORARY

President and CEO Emeritus

R. Lee Waits

Our Mission:

Transforming lives through lifelong learning and the power of work.

GoodWorld News is a publication for friends and employees of Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc.

Editor/Creative Lead: Chris Bakay

Editor/Senior Copywriter: John Cortez

Visit our website at goodwill-suncoast.org

Call toll-free: 888-279-1988

TTY: 727-579-1068

FROM THE PRESIDENT HIGHLIGHTING THE GOODWILLSUNCOAST COMMUNITY

In any Goodwill, you can find people with unique hobbies and interests from many backgrounds. That’s why we’re dedicating the Winter/Spring 2023 GoodWorld News to the members of the Goodwill-Suncoast community. All the wonderful people in this issue encapsulate the Goodwill mission of lifelong learning and the power of work in their own distinct way.

Enthusiasts and collectors from all walks of life find commonality browsing Goodwill shelves. That’s why we’ve created the Local Thrifter Spotlight, a column dedicated to a few of our very fashionable shoppers. Also in this issue, we put the spotlight on a couple who have built an incredible collection of a certain piece of holiday décor (hint: it’s on the cover!).

Goodwill owes much of its success to the hard-working volunteers that make our events and programs possible. We thank all our volunteers, but we’d like to especially thank Chris “Boss” Bosley, who has provided essential work to the Goodwill BookWorks program!

BRIGHT STUDENTS CHARGE TOWARDS AN ELECTRIC FUTURE

Earlier this year, Goodwill-Suncoast partnered with Junior Achievement 3DE, a nonprofit youth organization dedicated to fostering growth in the areas of financial literacy and work readiness. For five weeks, Goodwill and JA3DE worked with 120 freshman students from Gibbs High School to explore solutions to real-world transportation challenges experienced by Goodwill-Suncoast. The students developed analytical and critical thinking skills by composing a cost-benefit analysis of electric vehicles for Goodwill’s trucking fleet.

The students’ hard work culminated on December 7th at Goodwill’s Gandy location, where they presented their research to a large crowd that included other students, staff, and volunteer business coaches. After the presentations, the students and Junior Achievement 3DE staff toured the facilities for a behind-the-scenes look at Goodwill’s other daily operations.

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that provides services without regard to race, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, socioeconomic status or disability. If you need accommodation or assistance in accessing any area of employment or program services, please let us know.

With the new season comes new goals. If your list includes being more environmentally or fiscally conscious, thrifting is a great way to accomplish either! Further in this issue, you can find some helpful tips for making the most out of your trips to Goodwill. Happy thrifting!

Sincerely,

Deborah A. Passerini President and Chief Executive Officer

“Goodwill-Suncoast is pleased to partner with Junior Achievement’s 3DE program to help strengthen the critical and analytical thinking skills of our student cohort while educating them on the Goodwill mission and showing them the importance of lifelong learning,” says Jim Hampton, Goodwill-Suncoast’s Volunteer Specialist. We are excited to continue our four-year partnership with Junior Achievement 3DE and see more students flourish!

Staff worked with the students to hone their presentation and research skills.

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BUILDING UNITY THROUGH CAMP COMMUNITY

Everyone could use a little R&R. When Tiffany McGlorthon, a former Goodwill-Suncoast employee, launched TeQuilla’s Twin Tower Resort & Mini-Camp (TTT), she had a vision of providing respite to children with special needs along with their caregivers. McGlorthon started the organization (named after her daughter, Miss TeQuilla) to offer resources to assist caregivers.

WHO’S THE BOSS?

When Chris “Boss” Bosley learned about Goodwill-Suncoast BookWorks, he was eager to volunteer. An avid reader himself, Chris was drawn to the opportunity of supporting childhood literacy and community-building.

At the start of the pandemic, when Goodwill announced BookWorks’ temporary hiatus, Chris immediately reached out to the team and asked about opportunities to help keep the program running. Chris joined other volunteers in hosting virtual book readings, book sorting, and deliveries to various Tampa Bay schools. Time after time, Chris has gone above-and-beyond in helping BookWorks thrive!

To learn more about Goodwill-Suncoast’s volunteer opportunities for high schoolers, please visit: https://goodwill-suncoast.org/ high-school-student-volunteers/

McGlorthon continues to exemplify the Goodwill mission in her organization; at the core of the TTT’s mission is championing mental and physical wellness at all ages. One of their primary outlets for community building is through community field days, which allow children to exercise and socialize with volunteers and other children while their caregivers get valuable downtime.

The organization also recently launched a program within the NFL Flag League. Through this program, TTT participants and volunteers can compete and network with other teams in the country! The organization’s involvement with the NFL Flag League is a major step towards increased camaraderie and awareness among the wider community.

McGlorthon’s ultimate goal is to open up a physical camp tailored for individuals with special needs and their caregivers. “There are hospitals to take care of the ill, and resorts for those looking for vacations, but never a combined institution that can provide for both,“ she notes. McGlorthon hopes to create a haven that can provide on all fronts! As of this writing, the organization is in the process of looking for land for the new facility. We look forward to seeing the TeQuilla’s Twin Tower Resort & Mini-Camp blossom!

Chris’ presence is encouraging and uplifting, and his work ethic has garnered a reputation. The other volunteers sometimes joke that if a school is far or hard-to-reach, “the Boss will do it!” Chris has been volunteering with BookWorks since May 2019 and his dedication has been invaluable to the program!

Thank you Boss for all of your hard work and dedication!

For more information on BookWorks, please visit: https://goodwill-suncoast.org/ bookworks/

Want to volunteer for BookWorks?

Call (727) 523-1512 and ask for BookWorks or email bookworks @goodwill-suncoast.com

The Mini-Camp is a growing community. The most recent TTT field day included 26 participants, their caregivers, and several vendors.

Fun fact: Chris’ favorite book is Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life by Admiral William H. McRaven.

“I want to help boost the level of reading across the entire community.”

-Chris “Boss” Bosley

Flashback to late 2020: Everyone is indoors. People are looking for any way to pass the time: clearing the Netflix catalog, becoming fitness enthusiasts, learning to bake bread, the list goes on. As the world turns away, Tony and Ally Espi become enthralled with a unique hobby: repairing snow globes!

Hobbyists in fashion, music, and art all find common ground on Goodwill shelves. Tony and Ally Espi are a couple that through thrifting found a unique passion: repairing and collecting snow globes.

In true DIY spirit, the Espis’ hobby started with a curiosity: could they fix some pieces they found while thrifting? Age and wear can bring about issues in snow globes, such as muddy water, cracked glass, or broken rotors. Through some internet sleuthing, the couple learned that all these problems were fixable. Just like that, they were hooked!

The couple would then spend the next year gathering snow globes in need of repair. During the peak of their collecting phase, Tony would visit thrift stores, estate sales, and flea markets for snow globes several times a week, and even became a regular at the Goodwill Gandy Outlet. “Over 90% of our collection comes from Goodwill,” he says.

Ally loved being able to come home from her public-facing dayjob to a haul of snow globes. “It was a nice way to unwind after a long day of work,” she fondly recalls.

Since the initial few snow globes, the Espis have accrued an impressive collection. Their apartment has over 500 snow globes on display, and the couple note that they have 574 in storage waiting to be repaired or used for parts.

The couple may have initially got into this hobby on a whim, but have found themselves settled in a welcoming online community. Their videos consistently get waves of supportive comments. “We get a lot of colorful people, in a good way!” he said about the enthusiasm of viewers. “There’s a handful of commenters that drop by in every video, and some leave flattering long-winded messages.” Commenters range from fellow snow globe enthusiasts to randoms with passing interest in watching repair work.

Tony and Ally Espi initially came to Goodwill-Suncoast’s attention through Darrell Courson, a GoodwillSuncoast employee! This business partnership came about as Darrell and the Goodwill team realized the difficulty in accepting donated snow globes. Donated snow globes are heavy, fragile, and may contain unconfirmed liquids. The Espis’ hobby provides Goodwill an outlet for these used snow globes and ensures them a new loving home!

“We also get a lot of viewers with disabilities.” The couple noted that many of these viewers found the videos as a way to relax and decompress, even if they have no interest in picking up snow globe repair as a hobby.

Tony and Ally hope that their channel inspires others to repair snow globes, or take up any restoration hobby in general! As they recall their journey with the hobby, their faces glow. “It really is therapeutic,” Tony remarks, “We love being able to see an end product after our hard work.” He also makes sure to note the low barrier of entry to the hobby. “You can do [snow globe repairs] with simple tools found around your home, like a glue gun or basic screwdrivers.”

Thank you to Tony and Ally for the interview, and for showing off a unique example of giving thrifted things a second life.

Be sure to check their channel Snow Globe Rescue on YouTube!

For many logistical reasons, there are certain items that even we can’t accept as donations. Learn more at goodwill-suncoast.org/what-to-donate.

Thrift Like a Pro: 5 Tips for a Great Goodwill Haul 5

Have you ever seen someone’s thrift haul only to wonder how they found so many cool and stylish items? The concept of thrifting can be daunting, but luckily, there are certified tips and strategies to maximizing your visit to the thrift store. Whether you’re a beginner thrifter or a seasoned secondhand shopper, these tips will help you make the most of your thrift store experience!

Go with a group!

Everything’s better with friends, and that includes thrifting! Thrifting with friends can allow your group to cover a wider ground in the store, maximizing the efficiency of your time. Different tastes and perspectives can also lead to cooler finds you may have otherwise missed. Perhaps your friends will spot something in a section that you normally skip!

Become your own tailor

When it comes to thrift shopping, a little DIY skill can go a long way! Learning basic tailoring skills like attaching buttons or hemming pants can open up many clothing choices that would be otherwise unavailable. Tailoring is also an excellent way to breathe new life into your unwanted clothes. Upcycling old clothing is a stylish and environmentally-friendly way to refresh your closet.

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Know what you’re looking for

While it can be sometimes fun to aimlessly browse Goodwill shelves, you may find yourself with option paralysis, wasting time, and ultimately walking away with nothing. Having an idea of your next clothing purchase will save you time and headache. Instead of sifting through each piece on every rack, asking yourself “How will this work in my closet?”, scan the aisles for your favorite clothing qualities (color, fabric, clothing type, etc).

Get to know your stores

Knowing the days when a store restocks, where items are typically on display, and the types of goods that are typically donated are all valuable pieces of information. Additionally, thrift stores may also have their own unique deals that can save you money. For example, Goodwill-Suncoast locations have a weekly rotating sale on color-tagged items!

Thrift regularly and be patient

Thrifting isn’t a one-time deal. Since thrift stores constantly shuffle their inventory in and out, every week is a new adventure with thrifting. Don’t be discouraged if you walk away from a thrift store empty handed as the next visit will always be a little different. Hit up your local Goodwills regularly to find exciting clothes and goods!

If you have your own thrifting tips you’d like to share with the world, DM us on social media and it may be featured!

Instagram: @goodwillsuncoast

Twitter: @gwsuncoast

Thrifting is a fun and rewarding experience, and these tips are a surefire way to step into the hobby. … One last tip, have fun!

Our Caring Supporters in Year 2022

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast recognizes the following individuals, companies and organizations for their financial gifts to Goodwill-Suncoast between January 1 and December 31, 2022.

LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

PLATINUM

($10,000+)

BayCare

David A. Cramer

Department of Justice

Dan and Tina Johnson

Edward and Jeanne Mansfield

National Charity Services, Inc.

Debbie and Jim Passerini

Pinellas Community Foundation

Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

Russell and Lillian Quarles

Margaret and E.W. Smith, III.

Theodore P. and Marian Hadley Tonne

Truist

USI Consulting Group

Wells Fargo Foundation

GOLD

($5,000 - $9,999)

Mr. Lewis F. Colbert

Thomas A. and Mary S. James Foundation

Lokey Automotive Group

Denis and Britta Nayden

PNC Foundation

Regions Bank

Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee Waits

SILVER

($3,000 - $4,999)

Heather Ceresoli/Taylor White

Tony Ceresoli/Ad Partners

Stan and Martha Hanson

Elizabeth H. King

Mrs. Charlotte Lehnherr

Joanne F. Lyon

Irene Molski

Jim and Sue Williams

BRONZE

($1,000 - $2,999)

Shauna Burkes

Canteen

Coppertail Brewing Company

Lee and Lisa Bell

Carrier Enterprise, LLC

Credit Builders Alliance

Kobita and Vijay Desai

Jane and Jamie Egasti

Mr. Thomas Frame

Garson and Shaw LLC

Mr. Martin W. Gladsz

Hawkins Construction, Inc.

Leon Korol Company

Esther Marie Marshick

Norrie Family Charitable Fund

Ogletree Deakins

Mr. Mark D. Pichowski

Reusable Transport Packaging

Roger P Corporation

Rotary Club of St. Petersburg, Inc.

RSM US LLP

Ryder System

Smith & Associates Real Estate

Solstice Sleep Products

Xerox Business Solutions

CIRCLE of FRIENDS

PACESETTERS

($500 - $999)

AmazonSmile Foundation

Arbel Group, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Peter W.

Blumencranz

Bond Thomas Chiropractic

Deloitte

Dynasty Carpet & Rug Co.

Christina and Brett Elam

Mr. John R. Falkenham

Fitlife Foods

Gold Medal International

Ms. Cordelia A. Hinton

Kenneth Karbowski

Kole Imports

Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Lopez

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Marrs

Mr. Timothy Murphy

Packaging Corporation of America

Kimberly and Jorge Perez

Mrs. Carole F. Philipson

Principal Financial

Ms. Kris Rawson

John and Diane Kerr Redding

Regent Products Corp.

Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue,

McLain & Mangan, P.A.

Marisol and John Rivera

Roman Mauk’s Appliance

Ms. Margaret Schlairet

Ms. Mary Anne Snyder

Allen M. Starr

Kenneth Sullivan

Sun State International

Suncoast Credit Union Foundation

Surveillance Technology

Versant Health

Ms. Yvonne Taylor

Mr. John W. Waechter

PATRONS

($250 - $499)

Adver-T Screen Printing

Tracey and David Boucher

Jamie Cyr

Mrs. Marie Carson Hebbler

James Heidner

Mr. Dominic Macrone

Mr. Michael T. McDuffie

Jonathan Rick

Dr. Mario C. Rodriguez

Ms. Kathleen L. Roegiers

Mrs. Barbara J. Schmid

Phyllis Smilnak

Robert G. Stern, Esq.

The Wabbersen Family

Mike Weaver

Kathy and Mackey Williams

BENEFACTORS

($100 - $249)

Derek and Amber Arnold

B & G Sales Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. James M. Bader

Peggy Boeving

Mrs. Dorothy Bremer

Mr. Richard A. Brett

Elizabeth Brown

Ms. Meredith Manzella Brown

Ms. Valerie B. Burge

CFMay

Mr. Matthew J. Coffey

Mr. James L. Corey

Gilberto DeLeon

Mr. David Demers

Mr. Peter R. Devine

Joel Eckhardt

Stephen S. Elie

Kathryn Engstrom

Karen Flannery

Ruby Garvin

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Goldfinger

Gulf Coast JFCS

Marcus and Michelle Guzman

HereWeGo!

Mr. Arthur C. Herman

Ms. Aline Horanzy

Susan Hurst

Ryan Jordan

Le Cannaseur

The Life Aquatic

Mrs. Carol Lyons

Jacquelyn Lyons

Susan and Brian Marley

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martinez

Maximum Health Chiropractic

Mermade Florida

Mr. Jim Minucci

Melissa and Kevin Mora

OTF Fitness Partners Houston

Passport Marketing

Polar Beverages

Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Rader

Ms. Katherine D. Ritter

Simple Fun Designs

St. Pete Running Company

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sullivan

Dr. and Mrs. Harry Swedlund

Mr. John M. Talaba

Value Merchandise International, Inc.

Mrs. Holly Vernon

George Walton

Tom and Chris H. Ward

Steve and Robin Woodbury

SUPPORTERS

($99 OR LESS)

Mrs. Dorothy E. Abril

Deann and Gary Abshagen

Nancy J. Ackerman

Mr. Robert Adams

Mr. William J. Afonso

Judy Allston

Jamie Altenburger

Mr. David M. Amick

Aurora Ardila

Ms. Sandra Armstrong

Dwain Awai

Michelle Backlund

Barlton H. Baker

Margaret Bamberg

Ms. Phyllis Barbose

Marie Basta

Stanley Berger

Zaida Betanzos

Drs. Leonard L. and Ma Teresa Bissonnette

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bivens

William A. Borzillo

Todd Bowling

Cheryl Boyd

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Brandt

Mrs. Carol Brouard

Charlotte Brown

Edithe Brown

Jeffrey B. Brown

Wayne & Wanda Brown

Patrick Bruno

Ranger Bryant

Vanessa Buidens

Charles B. Burdette

Charles Burke

Barbara A. Buscemi

Blaine Buxton

Ms. Margot Byrnes

Ms. Berta R. Cabrera

Nora Callahan

Mr. David N. Campbell

Mr. Robert Canale

Cindy Castaline

Laurel Chaconas

Sherry Cicone

Charlene Clark

Mr. and Mrs. William Clark

Larry Coats

Mr. and Mrs. Terry A. Cobb

Brittani Cole

David T. Cole

Tracy Collier

Mr. Earl F. Comerford

Mr. and Mrs. Dabney L. Conner

Christine Cook

Sandra D. Cook

Pat Cooper

Maria Cortes

Theresa Crockett

Ms. Bette Croll

Jessica Currie

Sandra Daves

Marcia Davidson

Sean Davidson

Cassie Davis

Ms. Judith Day

Cheryl DeBoe

Laurie Deer

Linda Detman

Danielle DiMarte

Jessica Dirkes

Melinda Doane

Cynthia Douglas

Mason Doyle

Gail Dresner

Cinzia Duncan

Diane L. Dunlap

Wanda Dunmore

Jean Duston

Michael Ehl

Jean and Cole Evans

Mrs. Marianne M. Feraca

Judy Fernandes

Roy Fideau

Cody Fisher

Mr. Harvey D. Fisher, Jr.

Mr. David Folds

Sherri Forrest

Anne Freeman

Charles and Gwendolyn Frey

Mr. Nathan I. Fursetzer

Ms. Carole L. Gemmill

Russell Genovaldi

Bobby Gentry

Ms. Annalise B. Gerdes

Ryan Ghersi

Mr. Dennis Gilbert

Ms. Lillian Giordano

Ms. Barbara J. Glass

Goodwill Industries of Mississippi, Inc.

Joshua Goossen

Terri Grocott

Janet Gruner

James Guenther

Diane Haberman

Suzana Hachey

Sharon Haley

Danielle Hambrick

Dennis Hardy

Elaine Harrell

Ms. Denise A. Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hartman

Sharon Hayes

Nathan and Kristin Heathcock

Mr. Marc D. Herig

Ricardo Hernandez

Courtney Hester

Marjorie R. Heyman

Terri Hinz

Susan Hoiseth

Curtis Holcombe

David Hollis

Steven Hollis

Spencer Holt

James Horne

Theresa Hoskinson

Will Howard

Mr. Ralph E. Howe

Virginia Howie

Jack Howser

Humana

Tay Huynh

Debbie Hyde

Monica Illas

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ionata

Linda Jacobsen

Gordie Jamieson

Mr. and Mrs. M. William Jelinek

Kenneth Johnson

Bette Jones

Terry D. Jones

Larry Joseph

Annie Joslin

Jerry A. Kamens

Chinmayi Karmalkar

Mr. Jack Kasper

Thomas and Jill Kaufman

Rev. Eugene Kelemen, Jr.

Kristopher Kelley

Connie Kelly

Esther Kim

William and Joan Kistner

Maria A. Knabbe

Klaus and Leona Koch

Renee Koenig

Marie Konnen

Betsy Kostares

Pamela Kowzan

Linda LaChapelle

Dawn Laine

Dustin Lamvermeyer

Irene LaPlante

Kathleen Lefferson

Kerry Leite

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lesiak

Andrea Long

Dhyana Lopez

Liz Lopez

Mia Lopez

Norine Lucas-Kulzy

Joanne Luski

Robert MacDonald

Tony and Mary Magerowski

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Malkin

Mary Anne Malone

Mr. Charles Malosky

Mr. Joseph Mandato

Michael Maresca

Mr. Peter Marggraf

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart C. Markman

Howard A. Markowitz

Angela Marousakis

Karen Marra

Mr. Oscar Martin

Stephanie Masi

Nicholas Mayer

Bridget Mazzio

Claire McCulliss

Marni McDermott

Ms. Elaine McDonald

Lee Anne McGee

Terri McIvor

Mr. Malcolm McLachlan

Ms. Viena Melton

Amy Mendola

John and Roberta Meredith

Amy Merkley

Ms. Anne A. Mester

Carolann Miller

Abagail Mills

Brad Minus

Mrs. Gloria R. Moore

Yyanah Moore

Mr. Ken Mosher

Arnold Mount

Mrs. Sonja B. Mucci

Jennifer Muller

Betty Munford

Liesel Muth

Samantha Nader

Ms. Barbara Nadler

Nancy Natelle

Robert Nelson

Mr. Paul F. Nemzek

Jaymi Nicholas

Joan Nicklas

Eileen Nietert

Steve Nivet

Daniel and Hannah O’Sullivan

Michael Oertle

Ms. Susan E. Oliver

Carol Oppermann

Jane Palmer

Michael Patterson

Peace Wealth Management, Inc.

Norma Peak

Dr. James L. Pearlman

Marjorie Pierce

Teresa Plage

Cathy Pollei

Mr. Michael G. Porche

Jana Pountney

Jacqueline Preston

Mr. Clifford Priem

Cindy Quinton

Monica Quioco

Eric Rasanen

Jaime Rease

Ms. Amy A. Reily

Karla Rissmiller

Dylan Robbins

Ms. Alina A. Rodriguez

Mike Rodriguez

Meredith H. Rodwell

Jeffrey Rosenberg

Alexis Ross

Ms. Lynn San

Stephanie Sanders

Lina Santos

Richard Sayland

Gus Schaefer

Paul Schleicher

Mr. John E. Schloder

William Schopper

Charlean Schubert

Tom Schultz

Stephen and Laura Schwartz

Helen Schwetz

Gretchen Sciarrino

Mrs. Eugenia Segarra

Susan Seno

Peter and Angela Serrano

Abhijeet Sharma

Sarah Shelden

Robert T. Sherm

Helen C. Shipp

Gabe Shirkey

Mrs. Joan H. Sibiga

Alexandra Silverman

Donald Silvestri

Lori Simmons

Andrea Skidmore

Ms. Carol Smith

Mary Smith

Ms. Dorothy A. Spanik

Shelby Stainbrook

Leslie Stallings

Judith C. Stemm

Roger F. Stenger

Michael Stewart

Roger D. Suares, M.D.

Malar Subramanian

Audrey Sullivan

Imogene R. Sylvia

Ms. Judith Tapia

Sandra Jean Temple

Catherine Terzian

Carol Terzigni

Roy and Germaine Thibodeau

Mel and Patricia Torrey

Marc Tracey

Libby Trentadue

Jeanette Trolla

Jan Van Bennekum

Joseph Vetrano

Kerrie Vnuk

Amy Wagstaff

Dennis Wakely

Dawnde Wallen

Elzira Walters

James Wannamaker

Mr. John Warren

Nicole Waters

Sue Wells

Carol White

Mrs. Mary L. Widlowski

Laura Wilfert

Sybil Williams

Natalie Wilson

Mr. Keith Winterbauer

Kim Woodring

Jennifer Young

Roger Zaklukiewicz

Kimberly Zimmerman

EDGAR J. HELMS HERITAGE SOCIETY

This society is named for the founder of the international Goodwill movement and honors those who have shared his vision and ensured the future of Goodwill-Suncoast through their wills or estate plans.

Ms. Caroline M. Adams

Ms. Irene A. Alexander

Ms. Rosamond Allen

Ms. Deborah Axtell

Mr. Joseph Bagnor

Ms. Marion Baker

Ms. Helen Beaumont

Mr. Frank R. Becker

Ms. Edith Bedole

Mr. Harry A. Beede

Mr. Richard Bekken

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Bennett

Ms. Emilia S. Benz

Mrs. Frances K. Biggs

Mrs. Mary C. Black

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bodwin

Ms. Mildred A. Boerckel

Ms. E. Barbara Boger

Ms. Mary Boghi

Mr. Paul H. Bojack

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Bossard

Col. George Brown

Ms. Monette R. Burns

Mr. J. Harry Carr

Miss Mary Alice Case

Ms. Jewell P. Chapek

Ms. Thelma F. Cherry

Gene and Nancy Cicero

Ms. Catherine C. Clark

Ms. Helen K. Clark

Mr. Lewis F. Colbert

Ms. Florence G. Copeland

Ms. Anna S. Corbett

Mr. Pierre J. Costich, Jr.

OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Craig

Ms. Muriel H. Craig

David A. Cramer

Mr. Clement Crawford

Mr. William E. Culbreath, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Cummins

Mrs. Ruth Dahling

Dr. and Mrs. S. Alton Dallgaard

Mr. Edward W. Davis

Ms. Donna Day

Ms. Leonora W. Dearlove

Mrs. Gwendolyn M. Deckert

Ms. Sadie F. DeFlaun

Mr. Ronald Dew-Brittain

Ms. Stella F. Dixon

Mr. and Mrs. Adin M. Dosh

Mrs. Irene E. Draper

Mr. Thomas T. Dunn, Esq.

Ms. Phylista Dye

Miss H. Louise Eaton

Mrs. Sarah Eberhardt

Ms. Elizabeth English

Mr. Hubert E. Erickson

William and Barbara Faber

Ms. Leone A. Farmer

Mr. Richard Y. Fernandez

Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Fetzer

Ms. Sylvia H. Forster

Mr. Thomas Frame

Mr. Alfred G. Frey

Miss Jo Ann Gemignani

Mrs. Dorothy L. Gittings

Mr. Sergei Gladilin

Jeanette Glynn Revocable

Living Trust

Mrs. Callie Grall

Mr. Raymond N. Gramm

Ms. Moni-Beth Griesemer

Ms. Helen Grunenwald

Ms. Gladys L. Hahn

Mrs. Norma L. Haldeman

Ms. Dorothy Hall

Ms. Myrtle A. Hall

Ms. Tucker Mae Hall

Ms. Vera Hanifan

Mr. Aaron F. Head

Ms. Alma E. Hildred

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hinton

Ms. Mathilda F. Hoffman

Mr. Luther Y. Holland

Ms. Laura E. Hollar

Ms. Jane Carver Holmes

Mr. Richard N. Holt

Dr. John W. Holter

Mr. Daniel Howe

Ms. Bessie R. Huff

Mr. Charles N. Hunt

Mrs. Mary F. Hutchins

Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Jaberg

Ms. Alice Jacob

Mr. George Jara

Mr. Fred W. Jobe

Dan and Tina Johnson

Mrs. Helen M. H. Jones

Mr. Howard G. Keller

Ms. Rosemarie Kibitlewski

Dr. Alfred E. King

Capt. Leonard K. Kissack

Mr. William A. Klein

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Knoblow

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Kopp

Ms. Marianne Kormendy

Mr. and Mrs. Royce W. Ladd

Mrs. Kathryn E. Lading

Ms. Priscilla Lange

Mr. Arlo Langer

Rex C. and Marie Elizabeth Larabee

Ms. Genevieve J. Larges

Mr. Solvieg Larsen

Mr. Robert W. Laude

Ms. Carolyn W. Law

Mr. Frank A. Lay

Mrs. Carol M. LeBeau

Ms. Ethel A. Lee

Mrs. Charlotte Lehnherr

Ms. Sylvia Lerner

Ms. Vera M. Lillia

Ms. Dorothy A. Lindahl

Mrs. Julia Linscott

Ms. Marjorie J. Lyman

Ms. Katherine P. MacDonald

Mrs. Leona G. Mace

Ms. Mary Williams MacMonnies

Ms. Nellie M. Maedler

Ms. Julia Manecke

Edward and Jeanne Mansfield

Ester Marie Marshick

Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Marti

Jean B. Mash

Mr. William G. Mawhinney

Mr. Robert T. McGeorge

Ms. Gertrude Spear McGrew

Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. McIntosh

Mrs. Ada B. McManeus

Mrs. Jane Damm McPherson

Mr. Raymond E. Meyer

Mrs. Ethel T. Michaud

Mr. F. Neuman Miller

Fred & Grace Miller

Ms. Lucille Miller

Ms. Margaret B. Miller

Frank T. and Gladys M. Mills

Irene Molski

Mrs. Beatrice L. Moon

Ms. Beni Morrison

Mr. Arthur A. Moulton

Ms. Bernice E. Muench

Mr. Harry C. Mulder

Audrey B. Munguia

Mr. Bob Murtagh

Ms. Lucille M. Netcott

Dwight and Ida Newberg

Mrs. Anne Noble

Mr. Montgomery G. Northcutt

Ms. Norma B. Nunlist

Mr. Malvin H. Olsen

Mr. Donald Overholt

Ms. Dorothy Marrs Owen

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Pargeans

Ms. Freda H. Pasanen

Joseph P. and Rose E. Patton

Louis A. Pavao

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Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Peters

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Miss Anna Pollmann

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Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Pouttu

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Quak

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Ms. Hortense L. Ramsay

Mr. David V. Ramsay

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Mrs. Elizabeth C. Roberts

Ms. Grace C. Roe

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Ms. Margaret G. Ruff

Mr. Charles Saltzman

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Ms. Helen Hartinger Stevenson

Mr. Stephen K. Stimson

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Mrs. Catherine L. Svoboda

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Mrs. Esther C. Swiney

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Mrs. Betty M. Teguns

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Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Tinstman

Theodore P. and Marian Hadley Tonne

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Mr. Henry W. Tuck

Ms. Hedy Tumillo

Mr. and Mrs. Herman B. Van Schooten

Mrs. Grace Vargo

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Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Volkman

Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee Waits

Mr. Henry E. Walters, Jr.

Mr. Frank Warren

Ms. Cora H. Wasser

Ms. Janet S. Weaver

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. West

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Mr. Orville L. Westlund

Mr. Flernoy White

Ms. Laura White

Mrs. Janet L. Whitlock

Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Whitney

Mr. Roland E. Whitney

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Wilke

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Ms. Eva M. Wills

Mr. William B. Wood

Mrs. Helen M. Zachariasen

Richard and Lee Zeh

2022 HONORARIUM GIFTS

DEBBIE AND JIM PASSERINI

In honor of the following Goodwill employees: Stefanie Anna, Derek Arnold, Tracey Boucher, Jamie Cyr, Wanda Dunmore, Marcus Guzman, Philip Heelan, Cordelia Hinton, Ken Karbowski, Melody Marrs, Tim Murphy, Kris Rawson, Marisol Rivera, Allen Starr, Yvonne Taylor, Mike Weaver, Jim Williams

TAYLOR WHITE

In honor of Heather Ceresoli

10596 Gandy Blvd.

St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Change Service Requested

GOODWORLD NEWS | WINTER/SPRING 2023

Local Thrifter Spotlight

Looking for some thrifting inspiration? Then this is for you! Meet the local thrifters in your neighborhood — check out the style and creativity that’s in your community!

Scored this cute little black dress for $2.99! You read that right! Orange tags were 50% off; the original tag was $5.98! Styled with my favorite accessories and VOILA!

#boujieonabudget

- Tashia

NEW LEGISLATION POSITIVELY IMPACTS CHARITABLE GIVING

During the final week of 2022, President Biden signed The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 into law. This includes the Secure Act 2.0, which addresses areas related to retirement planning. This act expands the definition of qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) and begins indexing the direct gift amount of $100,000 for inflation starting in 2024. The bill also expands the definition to include certain distributions to create life income gifts, specifically charitable gift annuities (CGA) and charitable remainder trusts (CRT).

Hello my thrifting friends! As we all know, Florida never really gets to experience the fall season. However, I found the perfect plaid jacket for the few chilly days we do get to experience. I recently thrifted this from a Goodwill men’s section! I love how it’s extremely comfy and versatile. This is definitely a staple item I’m proud to add to my closet.

- Esther

Additionally, an IRA owner can now make a one-time distribution for a CGA or CRT with a maximum of $50,000. The distribution must be completed in a single year and can only be used once during the lifetime of the IRA owner. Additional stipulations exist, and IRA owners should carefully review all details before proceeding in a distribution.

If you are an IRA owner and would like to convert a portion into income (while also supporting Goodwill-Suncoast), we would like to discuss this Legacy gift with you. This is not legal, financial, or tax advice so we encourage you to discuss this with your professional advisors to determine if this will match your goals and objectives.

My favorite reply after someone comments on an outfit is “I found it at Goodwill!” I enjoy when I can put together a complete outfit consisting entirely of thrift finds. This blazer, shirt, and trousers are all recent finds that highlight how versatile thrift finds can be.

- Kay

Be sure to follow these awesome ladies on Instagram for more #goodwillfinds!

Want to share your finds for the next Local Thrifter Spotlight? Send us a DM on Instagram!

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