Grant Report

State Provides $5.5 Million for Aviation School at SRQ

Plus, New College receives a grant from the Department of Defense and Goodwill Manasota receives a grant for its GoodPartner Coach program.

06/13/2022 By Staff

Grants

Goodwill Manasota Receives Grant for Financial Literacy Training

The funds will pay a portion of the salary of one Goodwill GoodPartner coach.

05/05/2022 By Staff

Tax Time

Goodwill Partners With United Way Suncoast, Step Up Suncoast to Provide Free Tax Prep

Through April 14, volunteers are assisting with free tax preparation at Goodwill’s North Sarasota and Ranch Lake locations

03/31/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Goodwill Manasota Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors

Steve Boone is in the second year of his term as the board chair; new to the board this year is Richard Cautero.

03/15/2022 By Staff

Grants

Goodwill Manasota Receives Grant for Tobacco Cessation

As part of the agreement, starting in April, Goodwill will offer monthly tobacco cessation groups at three locations and virtually.

03/11/2022 By Staff

Grants

Goodwill Manasota Awarded $155,000 USAA Grant

The funding will be used to support career services for veterans.

02/09/2022 By Staff

Accreditation

Goodwill Manasota Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

Goodwill’s accreditation status will be in force through the end of 2024 for its Job Connection program.

02/03/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Goodwill Manasota President Donn Githens Elected to Statewide Recycling Board

Githens—who is representing Goodwill Manasota and the Florida Goodwill Association in this role—will serve a two-year term as secretary.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Local DAR Member Donates Backpacks, Supplies for Homeless Veterans

The effort is called "Sue's Backpacks" in honor of the late mother of DAR member Rebecca Morgan, who first began doing this locally in 2017.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Goodwill Manasota Partners With Local Food Banks to Feed the Hungry

Most-needed items are peanut butter, canned items, pasta, rice and cereals.

12/01/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Goodwill Donates Items to Help Victims of Haiti Earthquake

The organization donated 261 lbs. of children's clothing to those in need.

09/07/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Goodwill Manasota Names New President

Goodwill VP of operations Donn Githens will succeed retiring CEO Bob Rosinsky in June 2022.

07/28/2021 By Staff

Volunteerism

Longtime Goodwill Volunteer Honored With Picture on Truck

Jo Rita Stevens, who has contributed more than 50 years of service to Goodwill, recognized with photo on truck wrap.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Goodwill Manasota Expands JobsPlus Language Program

According to U.S. Census data, a language other than English is spoken at home in nearly 18 percent of households in Manatee County.

06/28/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Goodwill Receives Funding to Assist Individuals With Barriers to Employment

The $85,920 grant will support Goodwill's GoodPartner Coach program.

06/04/2021 By Staff

Rental Assistance

Goodwill Partners With Local Governments for Rental Assistance Services

Goodwill is providing space at its Selby/Newtown Job Connection office so residents can receive help applying for Emergency Rental Assistance Program funding.

05/20/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Goodwill Reopens Job Connection Office in Arcadia

Staffing the Job Connection office is Ana Magadan, the new GoodPartner Coach/career development facilitator for the Arcadia location.

05/18/2021 By Staff

Veterans

Goodwill Manasota Expands Veterans Program Into South County

The program will now be staffed at Goodwill's North Port and Rialto locations.

05/05/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Goodwill Manasota Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors

Steve Boone has been elected as board chair; new members this year are Eric Kaplan and Betsy Benac.

04/28/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Mean Deans Local Kitchen to Host 'Goodwill Day'

Ten percent of all restaurant sales will go to Goodwill to support its Supported JobsPlus program for those with disabilities.

04/09/2021 By Staff