Opportunity Center
5100 Tice Street
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 995-2106
- Jul102025Cape Coral small business class now accepting applications for August start
Individuals thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring, are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The next class is in Cape Coral from August 4, 2025 to September 11, 2025.
- Jul072025Summer Isn't Just a Break - It's an Opportunity for Families of Children with Disabilities
As the final school bells ring and summer begins, many families in our community breathe a collective sigh of relief. The car lines disappear, alarm clocks are silenced, and the pressures of school schedules momentarily fade.
- Jun262025Make Goodwill® Your Number One Back-to-School Shop
Eco-conscious shoppers can opt for secondhand clothing, classroom supplies and dorm décor.
- Jun232025Goodwill recognizes community standouts while raising nearly $72K to support mission services
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) hosted their annual Breakthrough Award ceremony at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center on Friday, May 30, 2025.
- May082025Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida's CMO Selected as Finalist for Prestigious APEX Award
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is thrilled to announce that Chief Mission and Development Officer, Carolyn Johnson, is one of five finalists of the prestigious APEX Award by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce.
- May082025Cape Coral small business class now accepting applications
Individuals thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring, are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. Next class is June 2, 2025 to July 10, 2025 in Cape Coral.
- May012025Goodwill Recieves Grant From United Way Of Collier and The Keys To Support Opportunity Accelerator
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) has received a grant of $10,000 from the United Way of Collier and the Keys to support the Opportunity Accelerator program.
- Apr302025The League Club Awards Goodwill SWFL $30K
The League Club awarded $30,000 to support Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida's Mobile Community Resource Center.
- Apr252025I GOT THIS Golf Camp fosters confidence and community for adults with disabilities at Tiburón
Participants from the Pathways to Opportunity program are taking their skills to the green at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples for a Golf Skills Showcase offered by the I GOT THIS Foundation.
- Apr222025Goodwill hosts Annual Breakthrough Awards recognizing community standouts for 2024
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) hosts their annual Breakthrough Award ceremony at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center on Friday, May 30, 2025 beginning at 6 p.m.
- Apr182025United Way Resiliency Hub opens new Cape Coral location
Public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 29th
- Apr162025Goodwill Assists Charlotte County Entrepreneurs
New Businesses Networking Event hosted by Charlotte County Economic Development Office provides outreach
- Apr152025Pathways to Opportunity Hosts First Annual Strides for Inclusion 5K at Babcock Ranch
Pathways to Opportunity (PTO) is proud to host the first annual Strides for Inclusion 5K, an event dedicated to promoting accessibility, empowerment, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
- Apr152025Goodwill SWFL nominated as Nonprofit of the Year
Winners will be announced at the SWFL Inc. INCredible Awards
- Apr042025Charity Golf Classic Scheduled May 22 at Verandah, Proceeds Benefit Goodwill Programs and Services
Registration is now open to reserve a player spot in the Rick Evanchyk Memorial Golf Classic.
- Mar242025Goodwill Announces Grand Opening of new Estero Store
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the new Estero Goodwill with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
- Mar042025Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida welcomes two new Board of Director members
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) is thrilled to announce that Spencer Roach, former member of the Florida House of Representatives and Selynto R.
- Feb142025Goodwill Teams Up With Senior Planet To Bring Aging With Attitude™ To Older Adults
In late 2024, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) was formally accepted into the Senior Planet from AARP licensing program.
- Jan162025Naples Small Business class now accepting applications
Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring are invited to apply for the Naples class, scheduled for Feb 24 – April 3, 2025. Application are now being accepted, and class size is limited.
- Jan162025TD Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
funds benefit small business development through the MicroEnterprise Institute
- Jan162025Cape Coral Small Business class now accepting applications
Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring are invited to apply for the Cape Coral class, scheduled for Feb 10 – March 20, 2025. Application are now being accepted, and class size is limited.
- Jan102025TD Charitable Foundation Awards Goodwill $5K to support the MicroEnterprise Institute
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) received a financial gift of $5,000 from TD Charitable Foundation to support the MicroEnterprise Institute in Collier and Lee Counties.
- Nov26202418th Annual Festival of Trees lights up Fort Myers with Publix Charities as Presenting Sponsor
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) presents the 18th Annual Festival of Trees, December 5, 2024 to December 8, 2024.
- Nov052024Paul Mitchell School Partners with Pathways to Opportunity for Getaway Days: A Self-Care Experience
The Paul Mitchell School Fort Myers is proudly sponsoring participants from Goodwill's Pathways to Opportunity (PTO) Men's and Women's Clubs for two special Getaway Days.
- Nov01202418th Annual Festival of Trees is gearing up for the holidays but still in need of tree sponsors
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) presents the 18th Annual Festival of Trees, December 5, 2024 through December 8, 2024.
- Nov012024Announcing the 2nd Annual Lehigh Acres Career Fair
Uniting multiple employers to address local employment needs
- Sep112024Celebrate National Direct Support Recognition Week, September 8 – 14, 2024
The week of Sept. 8, 2024, has been designated by the U.S. Senate as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week." Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are essential in ensuring people with developmental disabilities live a fully productive...
- Sep062024Goodwill provides families with a budget-friendly Halloween
Stores host a Halloween Headquarters for sustainable options
- Aug232024Fort Myers small business class now accepting applications
Individuals thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring, are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The next class is in Fort Myers from September 9, 2024 to October 17, 2024.
- Aug162024New Community Resource Center to open in West Cape Coral
Providing free employment services, digital classes, ESOL Classes
- Aug152024Goodwill hosts Grand Opening of new Cape Coral store
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) announced the Grand Opening of their new store in West Cape Coral at 1499 S.W. Pine Island Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will commence at 8:30 a.m.
- Aug152024Goodwill hosts Vice & Vogue fashion and talent show
Benefitting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Aug082024Reuse, repurpose, recycle this National Thrift Shop Day and help change lives
When you shop or donate Goodwill you give more than you think
- Aug072024Goodwill hosts fashion and talent show fundraiser
Benefitting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Aug062024PNC Foundation Awards $25,000 to Goodwill of Southwest Florida for Opportunity Accelerator Program
The PNC Foundation has awarded Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (Goodwill SWFL) a $25,000 grant to support its Opportunity Accelerator program in Southwest Florida.
- Aug062024Goodwill's Pathways to Opportunity Program Receives Minnesota Twins Community Fund Grant
Southwest Florida Community Grant dollars will fund the Pathways Sports League
- Jul172024Make Goodwill® Your Number One Back-to-School Shop
Eco-conscious shoppers can opt for secondhand clothing, classroom supplies and dorm décor.
- Jun262024Empowerment on the Green: Adults with Disabilities Foster Confidence and Passion at Tiburón
On Friday, June 28th, participants from the Pathways to Opportunity program are taking their skills to the green at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples for a Golf Skills Showcase offered by the I GOT THIS Foundation.
- Jun142024Pathways to Opportunity Celebrates 10 Years Serving People with Disabilities in Southwest Florida
Pathways to Opportunity (PTO) marks its 10-year anniversary providing life skills training and social connectivity to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at its Fort Myers campus.
- Jun132024The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $10K Grant to Goodwill SWFL
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded a $10,000 grant to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
- May202024Goodwill Awarded $45K grant from Golisano Foundation to formalize Disability Navigation Program
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida's Disability Services program is pleased to announce it has received a grant of $45,000 from the Golisano Foundation to formalize the Goodwill Disability Navigation Program.
- May032024North Fort Myers Community Resource Event
Brings together more than 50 local businesses and nonprofit agencies
- Apr292024The League Club Awards Goodwill SWFL $28,450
The Goodwill Mobile Community Resource Center (CRC) was awarded $28,450 from The Community Trust Fund of The League Club.
- Apr052024Fort Myers Small Business class now accepting applications
Individuals thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring, are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, scheduled for April 15 – May 23, 2024.
- Mar282024Goodwill Hosts Annual Breakthrough Awards: Recognizing seven community standouts for 2023
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) hosts their annual Breakthrough Award ceremony at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, on Thursday, April 11th.
- Feb262024Grand Opening of new Bonita Commons Goodwill
On Thursday, March 7th, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is opening a new store at Bonita Commons, 25987 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 104, Bonita Springs FL 34134. An official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will begin at 8:45 a.m.
- Jan112024Cape Coral Small Business class now accepting applications
Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring are invited to apply for the Cape Coral class, scheduled for Feb 5 – March 14, 2024. Applications are now being accepted, and class size is limited.
- Nov072023North Fort Myers Job Fair and Community Resource Event
Brings together more than 40 local businesses and nonprofit agencies
- Nov06202317th Annual Festival of Trees lights up Fort Myers
with Publix Super Market Charities as this year's Presenting Sponsor
- Oct162023The Junior League of Fort Myers anticipates project "Reveal"
Benefitting Goodwill's Disability Service, Pathways to Opportunity
