The Future of Goodwill Southwest Florida
For more than 120 years, Goodwill has fought poverty through opportunity, not charity. Since 1902, its social enterprise model has transformed donated goods into jobs and economic independence for millions. Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has upheld this mission for 57 years, serving over 25,000 individuals annually.
Our new home represents: Hope, Opportunity, Mission, and Empowerment - HOME, the foundation of Goodwill
John Nadeau – President & CEO
“As we embark on this next chapter, we remain committed to providing independence and success for those with disabilities and disadvantages. With your financial support, our new home will become a reality.”
As our community grows, so does the demand for services. To meet these needs, we are building a new headquarters at I-75 and Martin Luther King Blvd. This centrally located facility will enhance accessibility and house:
- Pathways to Opportunity: An expanded Adult Day Training program for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, along with a disability navigation office to connect families with essential state resources.
- Community Resource Center: Offering no-cost employment services, skills training, and digital literacy programs to help individuals find or advance in jobs.
- Community Hub: Consolidating departments under one roof for greater efficiency and cost savings, ensuring more funds support our missions.
- Accessible Emergency Shelter: The first shelter in Southwest Florida focused on providing a safe place for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to shelter in times of declared disaster.
- Disaster Response & Recovery Center: A hurricane-hardened center ensuring emergency response capabilities in partnership with United Way, Red Cross and local agencies.
Why Goodwill?
Our new headquarters marks an exciting milestone for the communities we serve. It will allow us to expand our reach, enhance accessibility, and deliver life-changing services more efficiently across all five counties - Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee. This investment strengthens our mission to promote independence and opportunity for everyone in our region.
Who we are
- Goodwill SWFl is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit serving Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties since 1966.
- We employ 1,000+ individuals and serves tens of thousands annually.
- Retail & Donation Centers provide the primary funding for our mission.
- 93 cents of every dollar directly supports programs in Southwest Florida.
What we do
- Free employement services & digital training
- Disability-accessible housing
- Adult day training for individuals with developmental disablities
- Small business training
- Community outreach services
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