Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida

5100 Tice Street, Fort Myers, FL 33905 (239) 995-2106 | www.goodwillswfl.org MISSION: Committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence.

A hand up, not a hand out. A chance, not charity. This is the cornerstone of the Goodwill philosophy. Goodwill strives to strengthen communities through education, training and employment, so everyone who wants to work has opportunity. Even in today’s market, there are still those who lack the ability to find work. Goodwill’s services are centered on overcoming barriers to employment and independence because with work, comes a paycheck, a sense of purpose, and pride in work well done.

As a local non-profit, Goodwill SWFL is focused on building better futures. When people think of Goodwill, they think of our thrift stores. We know everyone loves a great deal, but our stores are revenue generators helping fund free programs and services to help people in our local communities. Ninety cents of every dollar supports mission services. They also provide employment for nearly 1,000 people, making Goodwill SWFL one of the largest employers in our area.

Our four areas of service include: Disability Services, Employment Services, Small Business Development, and Accessible Housing. When people take a tour of our main headquarters, the Opportunity Center, we always hear, “I had no idea that Goodwill did that.” Find out more. We offer group and private tours as requested.

GOALS

To be recognized as a leader in workforce development and services for people with disadvantages and disabilities. We continually strive to meet people where they are and provide programs and services to help individuals reach their full potential.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Charity fundraisers include: the Goodwill Golf Classic, Patrons Golf Tourney and Festival of Trees. Four ways to support Goodwill: Donate stuff, Shop, Give a monetary gift, and collaborate.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Goodwill provides courtordered community service opportunities, service learning/volunteer hours for students, and corporate/ group service projects. We have exciting volunteer options for everyone.

ADVOCACY

Goodwill is a nonpartisan nonprofit. We advocate for public policies that provide for job training, employment placement services, and other community based programs that focus on upskilling individuals for today’s workforce. https:// advocate.goodwill.org/ goodwill/

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1966

Annual revenues (most recent

fiscal year): $48,626,801 Total number of employees: 950+

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S):

Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry Counties

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Goodwill Retail Stores Lee County Economic Office United Way of Lee, Henry, Glades American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Richard M. Schulze Foundation Cape Coral CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) City of Fort Myers (CDBG)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

John Nadeau President, CEO Goodwill SWFL

Michael Sullivan Chairman

Catherine Speer Vice Chair Robert Arnall Treasurer & Secretary

“Be dissatisfied with your work until every person with a disability or disadvantage has an opportunity to develop to his fullest potential and enjoy a maximum of abundant living. –GW Founder