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One of the guiding principles at Goodwill-Suncoast is the belief that work and lifelong learning transform lives and strengthen communities. As 2016 gets under way, I’m proud that we’re launching new services that support these key beliefs.
President and CEO Deborah Passerini Board Chair Heather Ceresoli Members of the Board Lee Bell Heather Ceresoli Robert D. Dobkowski Tom Falone IV Mark E. Gauthier Martin W. Gladysz Marie Hebbler Paul Horowitz Andrea D. Kiehl Louise R. Lopez John Maceovsky Dominic Macrone Carole F. Philipson Mark D. Pichowski Ed Rader Bob Wabbersen Sandra Young President and CEO Emeritus R. Lee Waits Our Mission: To help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work.
We recently opened a Job Connection Center at the Goodwill store in central St. Petersburg, the first of several such centers planned at our stores. Our goal is to be responsive to the needs of those who come through our doors by offering career exploration as well as workshops and other resources to help job seekers succeed. Goodwill has long provided workforce services at One-Stop employment centers operated by the government. This new program allows us to offer job services directly to people in the communities we serve. Meanwhile we’re walking the talk internally by offering Career Navigation services for GoodwillSuncoast employees. Career navigators are now on staff to help employees develop a career plan and then encourage and coach them along the way. Whether their dream is a promotion, a career change or a job outside of Goodwill, this service, coupled with our tuition reimbursement program, is designed to help employees visualize and achieve their career goals. Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Both of these services will help people achieve their dreams and create brighter futures for their families. In this New Year, this represents new beginnings, for us, for our employees, and for the people we serve. You are a big part of that effort. When you donate to Goodwill or shop in our stores, you’re supporting these and many other services to help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Together, we can create new beginnings and transform lives.
Sincerely, Deborah A. Passerini President and Chief Executive Officer
GoodWorld News is a quarterly publication for friends and employees of Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. Jennifer Fleming, Editor 727-523-1512, ext. 1015 jennifer.fleming@goodwill-suncoast.com
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Experience Counts! Long-time board member Ed Rader was first introduced to Goodwill when he was Vice Chair of the Industrial Development Authority for Marion County. Lee Waits, then CEO of Goodwill-Suncoast, was seeking approval for our Ocala Superstore. The two met, and with Ed’s strong retail background, the rest was history.
Visit our website at goodwill-suncoast.org Call toll-free: 888-279-1988 TTY: 727-579-1068 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.
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After having retired from managing Kmart stores around the country for nearly 30 years, Ed decided to join the Goodwill-Suncoast Board of Directors in 2001. “I said ‘Hey, why not, it might be fun!’” The fun has lasted some 14 years, during which Ed rarely missed a board meeting. During his long tenure on our board, Ed is proud of three main accomplishments: Helping bring our “superstore” concept to life, beginning with the Ocala Superstore; greatly lowering workplace risks; and, many years ago, suggesting a superstore be built in “The Villages” area of Marion County. It took years, but that last idea came to fruition last year with the opening of our Oxford Superstore, adjacent to the huge active-adult community. The success of that store is one example of the foresight Ed brings to Goodwill through his service to our board. “It’s been a long and rewarding ride,” Ed says. Ed and his wife Jo have one son and a brand new grandson. They live in Ocala. B O A R D
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In Memoriam
Congratulations to board member Lee Bell, who was elected President of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund.
Thaer Qasem, a skills trainer at the Gandy Boulevard location of Goodwill’s Life Skills Development program, passed away Dec. 31, 2015. He had worked at Goodwill since 2011 and was a valued employee. Thaer was dedicated to helping the men and women in the program master tasks. He was a quiet man until conversation turned to sports. Then he had plenty to say. A diehard Bucs fan, Thaer even flew to Chicago to watch them make the number-one pick in the NFL draft. He will be missed.
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Connecting Our Community to Jobs We have exciting news! To bring our mission of putting people to work to the forefront of our daily operations, we’ve opened an innovative Job Connection Center right inside our St. Petersburg Superstore on Central Avenue. All of the Center’s services are free to local job seekers.
Job Searches
The Center is a local, community based place where people can comfortably job search in a supportive environment. It offers career planning and exploration and assists job seekers to identify paths to their careers of interest. It also offers reading, math and financial literacy options as well as employability workshops for those who need assistance. In addition, the Center connects people to other area resources that can best meet their needs outside of work. The Center is designed to be a place for job holders or job seekers to simply get answers regarding local services – such as where to find childcare, transportation, and training, for example.
Career Planning
Employability Workshops
Our Job Connection Center is also reaching out to other local agencies to help them provide workshops or job placement services that they may not otherwise have the resources/budget to provide themselves.
1-Stop Shop for Information
For more information contact:
… and it's FREE!
Donna McGrath Job Connection Coordinator 727-321-7337 JobConnection@goodwill-suncoast.com
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Making Connections Donna McGrath’s focus is getting our new Job Connection center up-and-running. In her new position at Goodwill, Donna will manage the center’s day-to-day operations, as well as focus on building relationships in the community to provide employability and job placement services. She’ll also be working with community-based agencies to offer workshops that meet the needs of job searchers and hosting recruiting events for area employers as part of the center’s outreach and business development. Donna is no stranger to “getting the job done!” She was previously a program manager of Goodwill’s Community Employment Services, where she helped find meaningful employment for people with developmental, learning, physical or emotional disabilities. “I’ve seen first-hand how employment can change a life,” Donna says. “I’ve seen it lift people up and make a difference in their lives. That’s what keeps me passionate about the work I do for people who are looking for jobs!” Donna lives in Bradenton with her husband and son. She also has two adult children, plus a son-in-law and daughter-in-law.
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GoodStuff Got Books? BookWorks Book Drive Feb. 1 - March 15 February kicks off our annual BookWorks book drive. If you live in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Hernando, Marion or Sumter counties, please consider donating new or like-new books for children. To donate books, attach a note indicating they are “For BookWorks” and drop them off at any Goodwill-Suncoast store or donation site. During the entire year, BookWorks volunteers read to thousands of kids from lowincome families and then present them each with a personalized book to take home. A big thank you to our book drive sponsors:
The Give Back Box Goodwill Industries International (and Goodwill-Suncoast) are partner ing with online retailers like Levi’s, Ann Taylor and Dockers to offer an innovative idea called the “Give Back Box.” These and other retailers are leading the way toward finding innovative solutions to widespread social and economic issues. Their online customers can use an empty box to ship their clothing and accessory donations to their local Goodwill. For shoppers, it’s as easy as packing your donations in the box your original order came in and printing a label to ship your stuff to the nearest Goodwill – FOR FREE! Stay tuned for more information on this easy, exciting donation method!
All’s Fair Now through Feb.15, each person who donates at Goodwill-Suncoast stores or attended donation centers will receive a coupon good for $2 OFF an adult ticket to the Florida State Fair. For each redeemed coupon, $1 will be donated to Goodwill. The discount applies to tickets sold at the fair admission gates, and may not be used for advanced ticket purchases.
Reduce Taxes, Increase Income! Consider a Goodwill Gift Annuity.
The Grooviest Run, Baby! Runners, walkers, rollers, kids! Join us May 21 for our first annual Hippie Dash 5K, a celebration of 3.1 miles of peace, love and Goodwill! Register online at www.racersignup.com/hippie-dash then join us in person in downtown Gulfport or run the race virtually. Either way, you’ll be helping us help people keep on truckin’! And that’s far-out!
60 years or older? Invest in Goodwill for tax savings and lifetime income! When you make a gift of cash or stock into a Goodwill annuity, you receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction. You also receive guaranteed income for life, after which Goodwill uses the remaining principal for services to people who are disabled or disadvantaged.
Annuity Rates Age 60 Age 65 Age 70 Age 75 Age 80 Age 90
4.8% 5.3% 5.8% 6.5% 7.5% 9.8%
Rates as of 6/1/2013
For a free proposal, please contact Jim Williams, Vice President for Fund Development (888) 279-1988 Ext. 1050 or e-mail jim.williams@goodwill-suncoast.com
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Keep it Glassy! Transform a plain glass into something pretty and personalized
Here’s an easy project to bring your personal style to life!
Find napkins with a design you like (packages are often available at Goodwill for $.99) and peel away the layers of ply until you’re left with just the printed sheet.
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Start with glass jars, vases or plain old drinking glasses. You’ll easily find options at Goodwill, starting at about $1 a piece.
Brush a thin layer of “Mod Podge” glue or watered-down Elmer’s glue on a small section of your glass with a paintbrush. Lay a portion of your napkin onto the glass, then brush another thin layer of glue over it. Keep repeating this process, layering the napkin pieces as you go. Paint a thin layer of glue over each layer until you’re happy with how it looks!
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Party like it was $19.99! All Donated items Well, not quite $19.99, but this cute and stylish St. Petersburg couple got their entire outfits – head to toe – from Goodwill. What a smart and thrifty way to celebrate the holidays! Before your next dressy event, think of Goodwill –you'll save a bundle and look fabulous darling!
Orange You Smart? Donated item $2.16 Trinity Superstore You are smart when you check out Goodwill’s housewares. You’ll find lots of interesting things, for a lot less!
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A collection of brand new and donated items found at Goodwill-Suncoast stores
A Den of Zen Donated item $4.26 Crystal River store
Pretty in Pink
Why pay more for peaceful décor? Goodwill may have what you need, grasshopper.
Donated item $8.36 Brandon Superstore Looking for cute shoes just in time for spring? Be sure to walk your feet into Goodwill first!
Peace & Love Hot Skulls New item $3.99 All superstores This fun and bright sugar skull trivet would make a great addition to an eclectic kitchen.
Donated item $3.16 Lakeland Superstore Oh, the far-out groovy things you can find at Goodwill! If you’ve found anything interesting lately, send us a photo for a chance to win a $20 Goodwill gift card – see the orange circle for details.
Send us your Goodwill finds!
If we feature them here or on our Upcycle page we’ll send you a $20 gift certificate to any Goodwill-Suncoast store. Post your photos on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ goodwillsuncoast) or e-mail them to gw.marketing@goodwill-suncoast.com. For Goodwill store locations, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org.
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Our Caring Supporters in Year 2015 Goodwill Industries-Suncoast recognizes the following individuals, companies and organizations for their financial gifts to Goodwill-Suncoast between January 1 and December 31, 2015.
Leadership Society
Platinum – ($10,000+) Mr. Hubert Bodwin
Dana Beck Fancher Fund Russell and Lillian Quarles Fund w/i the GiveWell Community Foundation
Catalina Marketing Charitable Foundation David and Marie Hyman Fund w/i the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Deloitte
Dan and Tina Johnson
The Florida Aquarium
National Charity Services, Inc.
Florida State Fair Authority
Deborah and James Passerini
Mr. Martin W. Gladysz
PNC Foundation
The K. W. Grader Foundation, Inc.
Publix Super Markets Charities
Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, CPAs
Mr. James Quinlan
Hawkins Construction, Inc.
SunTrust Foundation
Hill, Ward, Henderson P.A.
Theodore and Marian Hadley Tonne Charitable Trust
Holland & Knight LLP
Wells Fargo Foundation
Gold – ($5,000-$9,999) Mr. Lewis F. Colbert Royce and Una Ladd Mr. Frank C. McPherson, Jr. Rays Baseball Foundation Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee Waits
Silver – ($3,000-$4,999) Charlote N Lehnherr Trust Mr. Gary Hebert The Adam Hanson Better Communities Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of Renaissance Charitable Foundation Jim and Sue Williams
Bronze – ($1,000-$2,999) Ad Partners The Bank of Tampa Arthur T. and Annabelle G. Bennett Trust
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Thomas A. and Mary S. James Foundation
Circle Friends OF
Mr. Brad Steffani Sun State International Trucks, LLC Mr. John W. Waechter
Patrons - ($250-$499)
Pacesetters - ($500-$999)
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
AAA Tile Service Accurate Construction Corp.
Mrs. Tracey Boucher
Advantica Benefits Mrs. Meredith J. Aiken Mrs. Dorothy F. Bremer Mrs. Heather L. Ceresoli Digitech Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Engelken Joan B. Stephenson Charitable Trust w/i Fidelity Charitable Foundation of Tampa Bay
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Brown Mr. Garry Burlingame Mrs. Barbara G. Faber Mr. and Mrs. Albert Garvin Gold Medal International Marie Carson Hebbler HSN Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Klotz
Florida Bullet, Inc.
Mr. William “Bud” F. Lott
Junior League of Tampa, Inc.
GSC Manufacturing Inc.
Ms. Veronica Miller
Leon Korol Company
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Hersch
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Monaghan
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lilga
Ms. Cordelia A. Hinton
Ms. Kris A. Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Mansfield
Humana
Mr. and Mrs. M. Paul Nestor
Kole Imports
Ms. Kris Rawson
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Liberty Wholesale Distributors, Inc.
Mario C. Rodriguez, M.D.
John and Jeanette Peterman Trust
Lynn Roberts International
The Honorable Henry B. Sayler
Magic Creations
Jack and Vera Sprague
Piedmont Companies, Inc.
David and Pamela Murphy
Tom and Chris H. Ward
R.K.M. Development Corp.
Mr. Timothy Murphy
Benefactors - ($100-$249)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Robinson, Jr.
Mr. Paul M. Norris
Mr. and Mrs. George M. Adams, Jr.
Sabal Trust Company
Penske Truck Leasing
Ms. Kimberly Adams
Skyway Business Center Inc.
Regent Products Corp.
Bazaar Inc.
Loreen and Marc Spencer
Regions Financial Corporation
Lee and Lisa Bell
Taylor White
Ms. Kathleen L. Roegiers
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bivens
Richard and Lee Zeh
SJL Company Inc.
Eldon & Mary Lou Brown
Zeno Office Solutions, Inc.
Steele Canvas Basket Corp.
Roger and Carol Bryant
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Ms. Valerie B. Burge
Mr. and Mrs. Allen M. Starr
Mr. Arnaldo J. Contreras, Jr.
Dr. James Hancock
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Camen
Robert G. Stern, Esq.
Mrs. Betty Corbett
Mr. Thomas F. Hardesty
Mr. Peter R. Devine
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Sullivan
Mr. James L. Corey
Ms. Dorothy R. Hartnagel
Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. Swanson
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Counsel
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver D. Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Heelan
Rolfe D. Duggar, Esq. Ms. Christine Eckerfield
Mr. John M. Talaba
Ms. Olga V. Covington
Mr. Brett Elam
Tampa Bay Technology Forum
Col. William A. Crawford, Jr.
Mrs. Bonita C. Heidingsfeld
Mr. Elmer E. Evans
TV Times of Bergen County
Ms. Lois S. Cummings
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Helmuth
Friends of The Seminole Library
Value Merchandise International, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Davis
Mrs. Lilly Ho-Pehling
Mr. Brian Gallo
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent G. Vespa
Mrs. Deborah Detweiler
Mr. Robert S. Horning
Mr. Donald Glaser
Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Wells
Mr. Henry Dingba
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Howard
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Williams
Ms. Dona L. Dobbs
Mrs. Eileen T. Howe
Steve and Robin Woodbury
Dr. Charles D. Drummond, Jr.
Ms. Rhea Hurwitz
Ms. Lorna Ehlke
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ionata
Ms. Janice C. Elliott
Mr. Robert E. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ellis
Mr. Roy J. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Taketo Emoto
Mrs. Mary L. Kading
Mr. Robert T. Engle
Kam McDaniel Corp
Mr. Gary L. Fairchild
Mr. Jack Kasper
Great American Jewelry Corporation Mrs. Irma V. Hamill Mr. Allan K. Hammell
Supporters - ($99 or less)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hartland
Ms. Nancy Ackerman
Ms. Michael Ann Harvey
Mr. William J. Afonso
Mr. Atul Jain
Mary Louise Albrecht, TTEE
Dr. and Mrs. John N. Kagay
Mr. David A. Alfonso
Mr. and Mrs. David Kalin
AmazonSmile Foundation
Leadership Tampa Alumni
Ms. Maria J. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Mack
James and Stephanie Anna
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Malnory
Dr. and Mrs. James M. Bader
Marketing Solutions, LLC
Ms. Rita Barrette
Mr. and Mrs. Gary D Marrs
Mrs. Marie Basta
Mrs. LaVern M. Mathias
Ms. Marianne Bayley
Mr. Michael T. McDuffie
Dr. Bharminder S. Bedi
Mr. Douglas Mesler
Drs. Leonard L. and Ma Teresa Bissonnette
Mrs. Jacqueline R. Miller Ms. Ladina L. Moore
Ms. Dalia O. Bobelis
Ms. Pamela F. Moore
Mr. Alfred J. Fenton Ms. Marianne M. Feraca Mr. Conrad Firszt Ms. L. Kay Flack Mrs. Carole T. Flagg Mrs. Florence H. Fogarty Ms. Luetta W. Ford Mr. and Mrs. James Foulkes Mr. Samuel Freeman and Ms. Naomi Kimmel
Mary Kaufman Mrs. Virginia A. Kelley Mr. Robert L. Kelzer Mr. Voyalpad U. Khan Ms. La Rea E. King Mr. Robert E. Klein Mr. Robert Klingele Knights of Columbus Mr. William F. Koch
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gable, Jr.
Ms. Rosalyn P. Kolinsky
Ms. Betty A. Bosworth
Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Galloway
Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Kraus
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Orlowski
Ms. Lisa Bradberry
Ms. Jennifer Mahan Gardner
Ms. Ruth L. Kredovski
PassPort Marketing
Ms. C. Brandt
Ms. Annalise B. Gerdes
Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Kroll
Mrs. Carole F. Philipson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Brandt
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Glasgow
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kross
Mr. and Mrs. Jacques J. Pinkard
Ms. Nancy L. Brickley
Ms. Norma J. Godshalk
Mrs. Roxanne Landman
Mrs. Lillian E. Preller
Mr. Stanley E. Brumaghim
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Goldfinger
Ms. Danielle Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Priester
Mr. Paul Bungert
Mrs. Bettye J. Grant
Mr. Kenneth L. Layman
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Mr. Harrie G. Burdan
Mr. Richard L. Greenwood
Mr. James B. H. Lefever
Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Rader
Ms. Sharon A. Burgueta
Mrs. Paula Jan Grover
Ms. Lizzie G. Lenon
Mrs. Mildred E. Robbins
Ms. Barbara A. Buscemi
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Guagliardo
Dr. Raymond Lott
Dr. and Mrs. Prabir Ranjan Roy
Mr. David N. Campbell
Ms. Georgette Haas
Mrs. Marie H. Lundahl
Seminole Septic, Inc.
Ms. Leah Carden
Mr. Robert J. Halbing
Ms. Frances M. Luthardt
Col. William C. Shanks, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Terry A. Cobb
Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Hale
Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. MacLeod
Smith & Associates Real Estate
Mr. and Mrs. Dabney L. Conner
Mr. Vernon E. Hall
Ms. Elizabeth P. MacNeil
Mrs. Elena M. Smith
Mr. Lawrence W. Conrad
Mrs. Sharon R. Hampton
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Malkin
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Mr. Erwin Margulis Mr. and Mrs. Stuart C. Markman Mr. Shawn A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. John R. Mason, Jr. Ms. Dorothy M. R. Matthew Mrs. Margaret S. Maurer Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. McClelland Mr. and Mrs. Donald McDonald Mr. Stanley J. McNeme Mr. Patrick H. McWebb Mr. Richard Meunier
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Rogers-Blue Jays Baseball Partnership Ms. Phyllis Rosenthal Ms. Lynn San Ms. Janice A. Saputo Mr. Robert N. Saunders Mr. and Mrs. L. McDonald Schetky Ms. Christina Schmidt Mrs. Jean A. Schneider Ms. Loriann Schultz Mr. and Mrs. William Schweighofer
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Edgar J. Helms 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. Margaret C. Scott
Mr. Nicholas F. Abens
Ms. Carol Sheehan
Ms. Caroline M. Adams
Col. and Mrs. Paul N. Sims, (Ret.)
Ms. Irene A. Alexander
Ms. Elizabeth Moore
Singer Family Trust
Ms. Rosamond Allen
Mrs. Gloria R. Moore
Ms. Carolyn R. Skinner
Ms. Deborah Axtell
Ms. Priscilla A. Morrison
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Seraphime Mike Mrs. Marjorie B. Mitchell
Mr. Joseph Bagnor Ms. Marion Baker
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
Dr. Frederick P. Murray
Mr. Ivin Spates
Mr. William Muschler
Mr. Larry K. Staida
Mrs. Harriet L. Nelson
Ms. Bonnie V. Stanaitis
Mr. Paul F. Nemzek
Ms. Annette Stein
Ms. Betty J. Newell
Mr. Irvin Strathman, M.D.
Ms. Dorothy W. Nieuwkoop
Mr. Orloff W. Styve
Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Nohr
Sunray Marketing
Ms. Emilia S. Benz
Ms. Marjorie K. O’Donnell
Mrs. Rhonda W. Taylor
Mrs. Mary C. Black
Mr. and Mrs. Nikita S. Offenberg
Ms. Yvonne Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bodwin
Ms. Susan E. Oliver
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon M. Terrell
Ms. Mildred A. Boerckel
Mr. Raymond N. Gramm
Ms. Audrey S. Paight
Mrs. Doreen E. Tremer
Ms. E. Barbara Boger
Ms. Moni-Beth Griesemer
Mr. and Mrs. T C Panlener
Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Trocke
Ms. Mary Boghi
Ms. Helen Grunenwald
Mr. and Mrs. Mario A. Patacchiola
Mr. Joseph J. Tucker
Mr. Paul H. Bojack
Ms. Gladys L. Hahn
Mrs. Agnes L. Pavelko
Mr. and Mrs. Chester R. Tweedie
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Bossard
Ms. Dorothy Hall
Col. George Brown
Ms. Myrtle A. Hall
Ms. Monette R. Burns
Ms. Tucker Mae Hall
Mr. J. Harry Carr
Ms. Vera Hanifan
Miss Mary Alice Case
Mr. Aaron F. Head
Ms. Jewell P. Chapek
Ms. Alma E. Hildred
Ms. Thelma F. Cherry
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hinton
Ms. Catherine C. Clark
Ms. Mathilda F. Hoffman
Ms. Helen K. Clark
Mr. Luther Y. Holland
Mr. Lewis F. Colbert
Ms. Laura E. Hollar
Ms. Florence G. Copeland
Ms. Jane Carver Holmes
Ms. Anna S. Corbett
Mr. Richard N. Holt
Mrs. Barbara J. Perkins Ms. Marian Petersen Ms. Teddy Phillips Ms. Herta N. Pila Ms. Karen M. Platt
Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Ugenti, Sr. United Way Suncoast, Tampa Bay Area Ms. Jane C. Urban Miss Diane M. Van Every Col. Charles B. Van Pelt
Ms. Helen Beaumont Mr. Frank R. Becker Ms. Edith Bedole Mr. Harry A. Beede Mr. Richard Bekken Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Bennett
Mr. Hubert E. Erickson Ms. Leone A. Farmer Mr. Richard Y. Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Fetzer Ms. Sylvia H. Forster Mr. Alfred G. Frey Miss Jo Ann Gemignani Mrs. Dorothy L. Gittings Mr. Sergei Gladilin Mrs. Callie Grall
Mr. Michael G. Porche
Mr. Josefa Varela
Ms. Kathleen M. Rasmussen
Mr. Charles M. Voirin
Mr. James A. Rathert
Mr. and Mrs. Angelo J. Volpe
Mrs. Aida T. Register
Mr. and Mrs. Martin T. Walchak
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reider
Mrs. Patricia A. Watts
Mr. Pierre J. Costich, Jr.
Ms. Amy A. Reily
Dr. John W. Holter
The Wilson Family Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Craig
Mr. Daniel Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Restuccia
Mr. William E. Wilson
Ms. Muriel H. Craig
Ms. Bessie R. Huff
Mrs. Virginia R. Ripberger
Mr. Brian Winfield
Mr. Clement Crawford
Mr. Charles N. Hunt
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Mrs. Mary F. Hutchins
Fred & Grace Miller
Mrs. Jean A. Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Jaberg
Ms. Lucille Miller
Mr. William H. Schoenfeld, Jr.
Ms. Alice Jacob
Ms. Margaret B. Miller
Mrs. Anella B. Shapiro
Mr. George Jara
Frank T. and Gladys M. Mills
Ms. Rita Sherman
Mr. Fred W. Jobe
Mrs. Beatrice L. Moon
Ms. Pearl F. Shuttlesworth
Dan and Tina Johnson
Ms. Beni Morrison
Mrs. Mabel I. Soine
Mrs. Helen M. H. Jones
Mr. Arthur A. Moulton
Dr. Florence E. Stansbury
Mr. Howard G. Keller
Ms. Bernice E. Muench Mr. Harry C. Mulder
Ms. Kathryn B. Stenquist
Ms. Rosemarie Kibitlewski Dr. Alfred E. King
Mr. Bob Murtagh
Capt. Leonard K. Kissack
Ms. Lucille M. Netcott
Mr. William A. Klein
Mrs. Ida Curry Newberg
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Knoblow
Mrs. Anne Noble
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Kopp
Mr. Montgomery G. Northcutt
Ms. Marianne Kormendy
Ms. Norma B. Nunlist
Mr. and Mrs. Royce W. Ladd
Mr. Malvin H. Olsen
Mrs. Kathryn E. Lading
Mr. Donald Overholt
Ms. Priscilla Lange
Ms. Dorothy Marrs Owen
Mr. Arlo Langer
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Pargeans
Rex C. and Marie Elizabeth Larabee
Ms. Freda H. Pasanen
Ms. Genevieve J. Larges
Ms. Nina I. Pease
Mr. Solvieg Larsen
Mr. and Mrs. Hobart D. Pelhank
Mr. Robert W. Laude
Mrs. Margaret D. Pereira
Ms. Carolyn W. Law
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Peters
Mr. Frank A. Lay
Mr. John Sharp Peyton
Mrs. Carol M. LeBeau
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney F. Pierce
Ms. Ethel A. Lee
Ms. Marie T. Pogar
Mrs. Charlotte Lehnherr
Miss Anna Pollmann
Ms. Sylvia Lerner
Mr. and Mrs. J. Oliver Pore
Ms. Vera M. Lillia
Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Pouttu
Ms. Dorothy A. Lindahl
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Quak
Mrs. Julia Linscott
Ms. Mary Rabanus
Ms. Marjorie J. Lyman
Mrs. Louise W. Rahmel
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GoodWorks Two Decades
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As customers pour into the Winn-Dixie supermarket in Tarpon Springs, they call out “Hey Gary!” to the store employee gathering carts. “Hey there!” Gary Cooper answers back, then turns to explain where each customer is from and how long he has known them. With a friendly smile, happy attitude and 20 years on the job, it’s no wonder Gary is on a first-name basis with many regular shoppers. He began working at a different Winn-Dixie nearby before transferring to this one on Pinellas Avenue. “I don’t mind changing places,” he says. “As long as I have a job it’s all good!” In April of 1995 Gary entered Goodwill’s Supported Employment program that helps adults with disabilities find and keep jobs. That August, he began with Winn-Dixie
as a front-end clerk and bagger. His Goodwill job coach, Angela Harris, says that Gary is a flexible teamplayer praised by the store’s management team. His 20 years on the job was recently recognized and celebrated by his Winn-Dixie peers. Gary, 61, lives with his mother. In his spare time he attends church service and participates in educational classes from The Grow Group, a non-profit organization that provides vocational rehabilitation services to Floridians. Gary says he’ll retire at 65, but in the meantime: “A lot of people know me and like me here. I always try to be nice to everyone!”
Coming Soon to Clearwater! We’re excited to announce the opening of our newest store at 16432 U.S. Hwy 19 N. in Clearwater this spring! It joins an existing three-building campus of Goodwill-Suncoast operations and services, including our BookWorks childhood literacy program, Community Employment Services, Human Resources and a Life Skills Development program for adults with disabilities. Stay tuned for Grand Opening details!
The store will be 21,000 square feet of bargain-hunting paradise, and employ about 25 people.