Press Releases
"For Once In My Life" - A Story About the Greatness WIthin Each of Us
Date:
February 17, 2010
Goodwill offers donation drive-thru's for your donating convenience. See store locations for more information.
Hollywood 6819 Taft St.
Sunrise 2029 N. University Drive
Margate 2057 N. State Road 7
Davie 9160 W. State Road 84
Coral Springs 10369 Royal Palm Blvd
For months, Dennis Pastrana kept Vanessa-Helena-Katharina-Landegger inside a cage bolted to the Miami warehouse's floor, a drape over the metal bars. But the thin ballerina was so beautiful, he said, that he visited her constantly, all the while knowing he would soon let her go. She was, after all, a 2 ½-ton bronze statue that once sold for $500,000. But Pastrana, Goodwill South Florida's president and CEO, didn't know that at first. In fact, at the time, the investment firm that donated the statue in May didn't know its value, either.
Goodwill to Open First "SuperStore" in South Dade
Date:
December 23, 2009
You may have heard or read about the new Goodwill "SuperStores" that have been popping up around Miami-Dade County - those bigger and more attractive stores that compete with the traditional off-price retailers in quality merchandise and store design. Well, Goodwill Industries of South Florida has announced that South Dade residents will soon get a Goodwill SuperStore of their very own soon.
Top US Military Officer Visits Goodwill
Date:
December 23, 2009
The United State's Director of the Defense Logistics Agency , Lieutenant General Robert T. Dail, toured Goodwill Industries of South Florida' s military apparel manufacturing headquarters late Wednesday for the highest level military visit to Goodwill. General Dail met with Dennis Pastrana, President and CEO of Goodwill, to discuss Goodwill's sewn products capacity and capability. Congressman Kendrick Meek was instrumental in the scheduling of this visit. The Congressman's membership on the U.S. House of Representatives Committee of Armed Services and his commitment for apparel job stability at Goodwill have proven vital. General Dail was in the Miami area for the last several days on other military business and used this opportunity to visit Goodwill, one of Department of Defense's top apparel manufacturers.
Goodwill Industries Announces Special Job Fair
Date:
December 23, 2009
Goodwill Industries has over 100 job opportunities available immediately for people with disabilities and special needs who can benefit and thrive from training and employment. Those interested should attend a Job Fair scheduled for March 29-31, from 10:00 am through 4:00 pm, and Saturday, April 1, from 9:00 am through 1:00 pm, at the organization's main plant, 2121 NW 21 St., in the Allapatah district of Miami.
Goodwill tests new donation center concept in Pinecrest
Date:
December 23, 2009
Goodwill Industries wants to make your donations of clothing or other unwanted household items easier than ever. The company has started testing a new concept consisting of storefront donation centers - resembling a typical dry cleaner - at local strip malls. The newest one opened in Pinecrest at 8507 SW. 136 St, next to Flemings Restaurant.
Goodwill opens first broward store with a whole new look
Date:
December 23, 2009
Goodwill Industries of South Florida unveiled its new retail look on February 23, 2006 at 10351 Pembroke Pines Blvd. The nonprofit social services agency that trains and employs over 1500 people with disabilities and special needs a year, currently operates 25 thrift stores throughout Broward and Miami-Dade counties.