Inside this Issue: Success Story: Judy's Pastry & Bakery; Digital Training Center Open House; Mancan is hiring; St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance; School Donation Drives; Upcycling Bootcamp; 9th Annual Golf Classic, Mission Moment: Business Services.
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Judith's Cakes: Love on a Plate
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Judith Yecas graduated from the Naples MicroEnterprise program in the summer of 2014.
She had an existing bakery, but had not completed all the steps necessary to fully register her business. She needed to follow strict guidelines in order to stay compliant with the Florida Cottage Food regulations. In addition, she had not developed a business plan to help her meet her initial goal: to use her home as a Cottage Food kitchen to make her baked goods, and earn up to $50,000 a year.
In 2018, she out-grew her home kitchen and applied to rent space at the new Culinary Accelerator in Immokalee. With the rental, she had the flexibility to meet her customers demand for cakes and pastries.
Judy’s dream had always been to have a store front where she could showcase her custom cakes.
On February 14th, 2019. Judy celebrated her Naples storefront Grand Opening. She has been the cake vendor for MicroEnteprise graduations for four years. Congratulations Judy!
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Join Us for the Digital Training Center Open House Feb. 27
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You are invited to attend an Open House from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 to learn more about Goodwill's Digital Training Centers, where individuals can enhance their computer skills and earn Northstar certification.
The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Lehigh Job-Link Center, 2825 Lee Blvd., behind the Goodwill Retail & Donation Center.
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Mancan Partners with Goodwill to Hire Nearly 100 Workers
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Mancan staffing agency is turning to Goodwill Industries for help in recruiting nearly 100 workers from the Labelle and Lehigh Job-Link Centers.
If you know someone who is looking for a job, please refer them to the February 20 Job Fair at Lehigh Job-Link Center, 2825 Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres.
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Everyone's Invited to St. Patrick's Dinner & Dance Fundraising Event
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Kick up your heels and savor a traditional Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage at the First Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance.
Live music provided by Memory Makers. Shenanigans include the
Kellyn Celtic Dance Academy Irish dancers and a comedian, plus raffle prizes.
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library are hosting the fundraising event, which will support veterans services in our community. Call (239) 652-1613 for more information or to become a sponsor.
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Schools Donate 11,000 Pounds
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Goodwill SWFL and Lee County Schools have a partnership that is a Win –Win for all!
Students, faculty and administrators collect donations for Goodwill and the school then earns 20 cents a pound for donated goods.
This school year, 2018-2019, several Lee County schools have participated in the program, including
Estero High School, Varsity Lakes Middle School, Colonial Elementary, Pinewoods Elementary, Ray V. Pottorf Elementary, Franklin Park Elementary, and Tortuga Preserve Elementary.
To date, Goodwill received more than 11,000 pounds of donations and the schools earned $2,300. They can use the funds for special projects within each school.
For more information about school donation drives, contact
Michele Prox Foos at (239) 995-2106.
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Tortuga Preserve Elementary students raised the highest amount of donations so far this year.
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See What's New with Re-purposing Bootcamp is March 2 in Naples
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Renae, the Goodwill Guru is hosting another demonstration Bootcamp from 10 a.m. until Noon Saturday, March 2 at our Heritage Bay Goodwill, 8915 Sage Ave. in Naples.
Learn how to upcycle your Goodwill finds and what's trending today. Suggested $10 donation at the door. See examples of re-purposed sewing machine drawers, dining room chairs, books and more!
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9th Goodwill Golf Classic is May 2
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Leave the pin in or take it out?
Either way, join us Thursday, May 2 at River Hall Country Club to fun-raise for the Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation.
Enjoy 18 holes of golf on a Davis Love III-designed course, cart, a hot lunch and prizes for $99. Warm-up begins at 7:30 a..m./ Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
So, register today for a hard day's work on the River Hall greens! Hole sponsorships are available for $100 from the same link.
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Mission Moment: Business Services is Here to Help
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Goodwill's Business Services include secure shredding of your documents, power washing and janitorial services.
In order to fulfill our mission of providing jobs for people with disabilities and other disadvantages, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida provides numerous services to local agencies and organizations. In addition to providing job opportunities, these services generate an additional revenue stream for our mission-related programs and services.
Let our team of professionals help you de-clutter, clean and recycle your facilities. Call (239) 995-2106 for a quote.
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Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.’s registration # is CH1930. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OF FL.REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. PLEASE VISIT
www.800helpfla.com
FOR OFFICIAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation’s registration # is CH29995. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OF FL.REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. PLEASE VISIT
www.800helpfla.com
FOR OFFICIAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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