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Back to School Event
July 18, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Come check out our Back to School Event on July 18th-20th. We will have a variety of:
- Uniforms
- Shoes
- Backpacks
- Lunch Bags
- Bag O’ School Supplies
- Donate
- Donate
- Donate ItemsLearn the Do’s & Don’ts for donating to Goodwill. We accept donations of clean, useable items in sellable condition.
- Attended Donation CentersAttended Donation Centers (ADC’s) are locations that ONLY ACCEPT DONATIONS, they are not retails stores. ADC’s accept donations of textiles, housewares, and other smaller donations.
- Donor ConciergeMoving to a new city, downsizing to a smaller home, or the loss of a loved one all bring tough decisions: which items to keep, which items to donate to charity, and which items to discard. Goodwill’s Donor Concierge Service Team can help guide you through this process.
- Donate VehiclesGoodwill accepts donations of cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, and boats, which are then re-sold at auction to fund our programs and services for people with disabilities and other disadvantages.
- Financial GiftsYour financial gift is an investment in transformation and lasting change. Give By Bequest, Give By Check, Give By Donor – Advised Fund, Give By Stock Or IRA Charitable Distribution, or Sponsor an Event.
- Volunteer Your TimeGoodwill Industries of Southwest Florida utilizes volunteers for numerous activities throughout the year. Meet new people, help your community and learn a new skill!
- Tax DeductionsGoodwill Industries of Southwest Florida Is An IRS-Approved 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. This means donations to Goodwill are often tax deductible!
- –When you donate to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, you help the planet and our local community. Your donation of gently used household items extends the life of useful goods by keeping them out of landfills.
- Donate
- Shop
- Shop
- Store LocatorGoodwill SWFL is more than just a thrift store. We offer more than affordable finds—we create opportunities. Every purchase and donation helps support our mission to empower people with disabilities and other challenges to find meaningful work and greater independence.
- VIP PerksMembers receive 5% rewards points towards the total purchase of donated goods, no minimum required.
- Shop OnlineFind incredible deals at Home | ShopGoodwill.com, the go-to online thrift store for gently used clothing, electronics, vintage jewelry and more. Save big today!
- Store Sales CalendarView our calendar of the month for discounts, VIP perks & other promotions.
- PolicyPlease review our return policy here.
- ShopDonate, Shop, Change A Life! Visit one of our many stores in southwest Florida or shop online at ShopGoodwill.com. Signup for Our VIP Perks to receive special promotions.
- Shop
- Services
- Services
- Disability ServicesGoodwill SWFL provides specialized programs and support to help individuals with disabilities gain meaningful employment and greater independence.
- Employment Services & TrainingCommunity Resource Centers help community members develop skills through digital training to earn credentials, plan for a career, create resumes and connect with local employers.
- MicroEnterprise InstituteGoodwill’s MicroEnterprise program provides aspiring small business owners with the skills they need to succeed as entrepreneurs and become more independent.
- HousingSouthwest Florida GWI Housing, Inc. provides income-sensitive, barrier-free housing for people with physical disabilities, providing the opportunity for affordable, convenient, independent living to enhance their overall quality of life.
- ServicesGoodwill provides numerous programs and services in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee, counties to help people become more independent and self-sufficient.
- Services
- Employment
- News & Events
- About
- AboutGoodwill’s values reflect a commitment to our mission and vision focused on serving the and empowering individuals while striving for recognition as a leader and resource in the community.
- About
- HistoryGoodwill Industries was founded in 1902 in Boston, Massachusetts by Rev. Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister and early social innovator. Helms collected used household goods and clothing in wealthier areas of the city, then trained and hired those who were poor to mend and repair the used goods.
- LeadershipGoodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is operated autonomously and governed by a dedicated local volunteer Board of Directors, which advises the leadership team on the overall operation of the nonprofit organization
- MissionGoodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence.
- ToursGo behind the scenes at our Opportunity Center and see how your donations and your community partnership changes lives.
- Success StoriesWe serve over 24,000 individuals every year. Here are some of their stories.
- ReportsFinancials for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
- ContactHave questions or need assistance? We’re here to help—reach out to the Goodwill SWFL team today.