ORLANDO, Florida
— In preparation for the 2013-14 school year, Goodwill Industries of
Central Florida is asking parents and students to consider donating and
shopping at the nonprofit’s retail stores. Not only do they boast a wide
variety of name brand and fashionable clothing, proceeds from sales of
donated items help people with barriers to employment find work.
“At
Goodwill, it’s easy for young people to make a big impact in the
community,” said Bill Oakley, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries
of Central Florida. “Simply by cleaning out their closets, donating
those items to us and shopping at our stores, they are helping to change
the lives of others.”
When
Goodwill sells donated items, the revenue funds job training programs
and community-based services for people with disabilities, those who
lack education or work experience, or who have other challenges to
finding employment.
“Our
job training and placement services helped more than 17,000 people –
just this year. That wouldn’t have been possible without the revenue
generated from the sales of donated items at our Central Florida
stores,” added Oakley.
2013 back-to-school shoppers can find everything from clothes and school supplies to books,
electronics and sports equipment at their local Goodwill stores. To
find the nearest location, visit www.goodwillcfl.org.
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