GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC
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Mission Statement
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is dedicated to providing opportunities for every member in our community to develop their full potential. Since 1959, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has been fulfilling its mission of “Building Lives That Work.” We provide tools that help people overcome barriers to employment and find meaningful work. We utilize vocational services, youth programs, and disability and veteran services to enable individuals to get back on their feet, secure employment and develop their careers. Goodwill Industries of Central Florida proudly serves Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties.
About This Cause
Though Goodwill Industries of Central Florida started in 1959, Goodwill’s history dates back to the turn of the 20th century. In 1902, Edgar J. Helms put out free clothes he collected from Boston’s most elite citizens to give to less-fortunate parishioners. Shortly after, a near riot ensued because the giveaway was perceived as degrading in that it didn’t allow individuals the dignity of earning and doing for themselves. So, that same year, Helms decided to employ people to repair his used goods, then sell them to the less fortunate. This laid the philosophical foundation of the Goodwill movement: That everyone has the potential to work, and work provides dignity and empowerment for all individuals. At Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, we take pride in the achievements we’ve accomplished together as a team. -#1 Most Valued Brand in the World in 2016 and 2017 -2nd Largest Nonprofit in Central Florida -Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is ranked #28 in revenue, #10 in jobs placed, and #9 in clients served out of the 158 USA Goodwills in the 2016 ASR. Our vision is to be satisfied with our work only when every person in our community we are privileged to serve has an opportunity to develop to his or her fullest potential and enjoy a maximum of abundant living. Please join our mission and our cause and help us Build Lives That Work. Your donation will make such a difference in the lives of so many wonderful community members. Give a hand up, not a hand out.