Goodwill Contract Services Employees Honored by RESPECT of Florida
Joshua Hull and David Laguna, Goodwill Contract Services employees at the NW FL Regional Airport, have been honored by Respect of Florida. Joshua has been named Rookie of the Year and David has been recognized as an Outstanding Employee. Respect of Florida held an awards ceremony for them on December 15th at the airport. Each [...]
Home for the Holidays
On Monday, December 12th Goodwill Industries- Big Bend, Inc. hosted a house warming and dedication event at the Godby House in Monticello, FL. Around 100 students in the Godby High School Construction Program had a hand in building this 1000 square foot home for one very lucky person- Vennessa Elderewer. Community members, friends, and neighbors gathered [...]
Goodwill Announces Its Next Apartment Complex for People With Disablities Will Be Built in Chipley, FL
On Monday, December 5th Goodwill Industries – Big Bend, Inc. announced that they have secured funds through the U.S. Office of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to build a 15 unit apartment complex to help support persons with disabilities in Chipley, Fla. The units will consist of 10 one-bedroom and 5 two-bedroom units for 14 [...]
GIBB Perry Village Opens Just In Time for the Holidays
On November 18th, Goodwill Industries- Big Bend, Inc. celebrated the opening of its 11thapartment complex in the Big Bend. This new 15 unit apartment complex for people with disabilities is located at 800 Stephens Court in Perry, Florida. The GIBB Perry Village offers six, two bedroom units and nine, one bedroom units. All of the [...]
GAP Partners With Goodwill in the DONATE Movement
Gap and Goodwill Industries have announced a partnership encouraging consumers to clean out their closets for a cause. From May 19-29, Gap stores in the United States and Canada will accept clothing donations in support of the Donate Movement, an effort powered by Goodwill to educate the public on the positive impacts donations can have on both people and the planet.
Goodwill Golf Tournament May 12-13th
Join Goodwill Industries- Big Bend, Inc. for an unforgettable event! Please come support the mission of Goodwill and enjoy the sounds of reggae and a Caribbean dinner poolside Thursday evening, then tee it up for a great day of golf Friday morning. Both at the Golf Club at Summerbrooke. Party: Thursday, May 12, 2011, 6-10om [...]
Goodwill Breaks Ground on New Apartments for People with Disabilities
On Friday, February 25th, 2011 Goodwill Industries- Big Bend, Inc. broke ground on a 15 unit apartment complex for people with barriers. The apartment complex will be located at 800 Stephens Court in Perry, FL, just north of the Taylor Senior Citizens Center, on land that was the playground for Gladys Morse Elementary School. Right now it’s a just a dirt construction site but in October 2011 it will be home for 15 families.
GIBB Contracts Provide Jobs for Disabled Workers
Goodwill Industries – Big Bend Services recently landed the janitorial contract for the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City Beach. The team of Respect of Florida and Fred Shelfer, Randy Jones, and Stan Womble of Goodwill negotiated the agreement. We would also like to thank Miami Goodwill and Lisa Walters for their [...]
Borders Book Drive Benefits The Sharing TREE
Borders Bookstore in Tallahassee has chosen The Sharing TREE as beneficiary of their 2010 Holiday Book Drive. It runs November 2 – December 24. During that time they will have information on The Sharing TREE posted in the store, and will make periodic announcements throughout the day, urging customers to consider donating a book or other item purchased [...]
Donate Movement Encourages Going Green
“Go Green.” We see the phrase everywhere. But Goodwill Industries has been recycling since 1902 when a minister collected used articles for his poor parishioners to sell for work and wages. Goodwill still runs on that philosophy today. They recently launched a new innovative public awareness movement to emphasize the positive impact donating clothing and [...]
