Inside this Issue: Earth Day Donation Drive; Goodwill Golf Classic; Breakfast with the President; Donations Accepted Nearby; 2nd Annual MRE pig roast; MicroEnterprise Spanish Class; I am Special Reunion; Mission Moment: Neighborhood Outreach.
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April 18 Donation Drive at Towne Center Celebrates Earth Day
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Collier County residents may participate in an Earth Day Reuse & Recycling Roundup by donating a variety of items.
The drive is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at the Towne Centre Goodwill parking lot, located at 3759 E. Tamiami Trail in Naples.
In addition to gently used items that can be resold, residents may discard (at no charge) pharmaceutical items, tires, paint, batteries, oil, propane tanks and other household hazardous waste. The Collier County Public Utilities Department is partnering with Goodwill, who will also offer free secure lock box shredding of documents.
Call (239) 252-7575 for more information.
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Goodwill employees will be standing ready to accept donations on Thursday, April 18.
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Playing Golf Will Improve Southwest Florida: Join Us May 2
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Chasing a little white ball around River Hall Country Club on May 2 will help Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida provide much needed programs and services to people with disabilities and disadvantages.
For players, it's an opportunity to network with other business associates. Please join us!
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.
Register online. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 from the same link.
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Help Dispel Rumors: See, Hear, Learn for Yourself on May 9
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We often hear people repeating false statements about Goodwill in general.
Breakfast with our President, John Nadeau, is an opportunity to see what we're all about, hear the facts from the CEO himself and to tour our facility and Pathways to Opportunity program to learn more about why we need your donations.
Come have a cup of coffee and a muffin with us from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9. Wear closed toe shoes - we'll provide the safety vest and glasses for a behind-the-scenes tour of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida.
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Donations Accepted Nearby
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We're on the move. The Attended Donation Center trailer located next to Dick's Sporting Goods at Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero will close April 30, but we'll happily accept your donations nearby at Park Shore Plaza, Marquesa Plaza, Uptown Center,or 10351 Corkscrew Commons Drive in Estero.
As we re-evaluate our locations, we'll keep you updated on new opportunities and locations.
Thank you for supporting our mission because when you donate, or shop, you change lives!
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May 10 MRE Pig Roast for Veterans
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The 2nd Annual MRE Pig Roast for Veterans is set from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 10 at the Palm Beach Job-Link Center, 4162 Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers.
Any active military or retired veteran is invited to attend this free event. MRE, which in this case stands for Military Resource Encounter, is a Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida program designed to help military veterans remove barriers to becoming employment once they return from duty.
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Veterans enjoyed lunch in the shade last year.
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MicroEnterprise Spanish Class Begins May 20 in Naples
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Goodwill's MicroEnterprise Institute will offer the small business course in Spanish starting May 20 through June 27. Classes will be held at United Way of Collier.
Registration information is available
online
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Trailways Campers Reunite for
'I am Special' Celebration
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About 250 people attended the “I Am Special" celebration April 6 at Sanibel Community Church.
The annual event is a combination camper reunion and birthday. Trailways Camp, founded by Sharon and Jerry Miller of the
Robert V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund
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provides camping experiences for adults with disabilities in Southwest Florida. Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. has been the service provider for the Trailways Camps since October 2012.
Two campers' names were drawn, and they each won a trip to Trailways Camp this fall.
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I am Special participants dance the afternoon away at the camper reunion.
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Mission Moment: Outreach Revitalizes Neighborhoods
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Through our neighborhood outreach programs, Goodwill assists Lee County with neighborhood revitalization projects, by providing Job-Link services, including employment assistance and referrals to other community agencies.
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Community gardens are one way residents can get fresh wholesome vegetables to eat.
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Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. l (239) 995-2106 l
email l
website
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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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