GoodWorld News Winter-Spring 2021

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WINTER-SPRING 2021

inside: V is for Virtual

Our preschool literacy program captivates kids in trying times

Also Inside:

The Hippie Dash is on, man!

Thank you to our donors

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Twists and Transformations

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President and CEO Deborah Passerini

Spring is a time of new beginnings.

That’s especially true this year as the world begins to recover from the effects of the pandemic. At Goodwill we’re bringing back well-loved programs that have been on hiatus, and adding new twists.

Board Chair Carole F. Philipson Members of the Board Mike Attinella Steve Bivens Shauna Burkes Heather Ceresoli Christina Elam, CFP Steven M. Erickson Marie Hebbler Louise R. Lopez Dominic Macrone Tony Martinez Melissa Mora, Esq. Kimberley Perez Carole F. Philipson Ed Rader Scott Rutz Sandra Young

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Our Hippie Dash is back this year, in a new location, with lots of safety measures in place. We invite everyone to enjoy a morning of peace, love and Goodwill at the Safety Harbor waterfront on May 15. Or share in the hippie spirit remotely with the run-from-home option. More about Hippie Dash on page 3.

Our volunteer programs have returned in reimagined formats appropriate for a more virtual world. Volunteers for our BookWorks children’s literacy program are now doing online readings for preschool children rather than going into Head Start centers for the story times. Volunteers drop off books in advance so each child still receives a book to take home and share with their family.

President and CEO Emeritus R. Lee Waits

The annual BookWorks book drive also has a new twist. Instead of asking people to drop off children’s books at our donation sites, books for the program may be purchased through an online wish list. Details are on page 2.

Our Mission: Transforming lives through lifelong learning and the power of work.

Our J.A.G. (Junior Ambassadors of Goodwill) program has also gone virtual while still allowing students to earn community service hours through activities that support Goodwill’s services. You’ll find more about J.A.G. Virtual on page 3.

GoodWorld News is a quarterly publication for friends and employees of Goodwill IndustriesSuncoast, Inc.

The way we do things has changed, but we will continue to find ways to partner with the community to create new beginnings for those we serve.

Jennifer Fleming, Editor 727-523-1512, ext. 1015 jennifer.fleming@goodwill-suncoast.com

Sincerely,

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Visit our website at goodwill-suncoast.org Call toll-free: 888-279-1988 TTY: 727-579-1068 Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that provides services without regard to race, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, socioeconomic status or disability. If you need accommodation or assistance in accessing any area of employment or program services, please let us know.

Deborah A. Passerini President and Chief Executive Officer

In Memoriam

Sylvia M o ore, m a n a g e r o f t h e Goodwill store in Riverview, passed away Nov. 15, 2020. She had been with Goodwill since 2016 and had managed stores in Ruskin and St. Petersburg before being named manager of the Riverview superstore.

Team members at the store remember Sylvia as a wonderful boss and friend.

A huge animal lover, she also had a passion for the Goodwill mission and loved doing her job. She will be missed, but never forgotten.

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V is for virtual How our BookWorks childhood literacy program adapted to keep kids engaged in reading – and how you can help!

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We hope you can help us keep the love of reading alive during this year’s Book Drive, beginning April 1.

There are two ways you can help!

One way is by donating online directly to our BookWorks fund.

We can then purchase books for a fraction of their retail price.

The second way is by choosing the books you’d like to purchase from our Amazon wish list, and the books will be sent directly to our BookWorks location.

Gena Schaffer loves to hop on to her home computer with preschool storybooks at the ready, and log on to a virtual “meeting.” On the other side of the meeting is a group of children from a Brandon preschool, seated on the floor and ready to listen intently as Gena reads them a story or two. When the virtual reading is over, the schoolteacher presents each child with a book of their own to take home, provided by BookWorks.

During the pandemic, Gena was one of the first BookWorks volunteers to pivot to virtual readings, instead of the prepandemic in-person readings. She is a member of Brandon Kiwanis, and has recruited other club members to do virtual readings also.

In addition to supplying the preschools with books prior to the virtual readings, our volunteers also continue to drop off books to elementary schools in need, to help supplement their libraries.

This year we can accept donations of actual books for our Goodwill stores but not our BookWorks program, as they must be sorted and cleaned by numerous volunteers prior to distributing.

To learn more visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org/book-drive-2021

The virtual scenario is one way our BookWorks child literacy program has adapted during the pandemic. The readings help keep kids engaged in story time, and the free, ageappropriate books help each child create a home library of their own. Oftentimes, these are the only books available to them.

While nothing can replace the enjoyment of in-person readings (and we can’t wait to get back to them!) we know it’s vitally important to engage these young minds with books of their own to take home and enjoy.

Thank you to our Book Drive sponsors!

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GoodStuff Hey Man, We’re Back!

After having to cancel the 2020 Hippie Dash for Peace, Love & Goodwill, we’re really looking forward to May 15 when we’ll safely celebrate our fifth year of groovy fun as hundreds of free spirits take to the streets of Safety Harbor.

Modern-day hippies can choose from a 10k or 5k run, a 1-mile Walk, Woof & Roll (dogs welcome) and a Flower Child Fun Run for the little hippies. After the race, we’ll hang out at Safety Harbor’s waterfront downtown, which allows plenty of room for social distancing. There will be vintage VWs on display, a DJ spinning tunes from the ‘60s, free beer and munchies, costume contests with prizes and an all-around super psychedelic vibe!

Register now for the grooviest race in Tampa Bay at runsignup.com!

A Certain Gift During Uncertain Times As we look forward in 2021, we realize the uncertainties that affected us during 2020 with COVID and the political divide that shaped our elections. It had a strain on our economy with all of us feeling the effects in some manner. Goodwill-Suncoast has seen some of our longterm programs disappear, only to be replaced with new, exciting programs that fill current needs in our communities. In order to continue serving individuals, we continue to need your financial support.

Some of you have seen the loss of income due to the pandemic while others are concerned about the future taxation of income and other assets and ponder if there will be enough to continue your current standard of living. While we greatly appreciate current cash gifts or gifts of appreciated assets, you might want to consider a legacy gift. A legacy gift would allow you to make a future gift that would not be a current out-of-pocket expense but would allow programs and services to function for years into the future.

Legacy gifts can be as simple as a bequest in your will or living trust. By naming Goodwill IndustriesSuncoast, Inc., you will receive an estate charitable tax deduction in the future while demonstrating the importance of the Goodwill mission to you. A gift can be made in a specific amount or a percentage of your estate.

J.A.G. Virtual Our super popular volunteer program for high school students has pivoted to a virtual format this year. Students in J.A.G. (Junior Ambassadors of Goodwill) can earn up to 25 hours of community service. The virtual program allows them to volunteer on their own at the direction of Goodwill Volunteer Services. Each program activity supports a different aspect of our mission.

Learn more at www.goodwill-suncoast.org/junior-ambassadors

The other main category of legacy gifts is designed to provide you with an income for a period of time or for life. Depending on the type of gift, you can also provide this income stream for other beneficiaries. Upon the passing of the income beneficiaries, the remaining principle will be paid to Goodwill-Suncoast. The two most common income gifts are the charitable gift annuity and charitable remainder trusts. The type of assets that will fund the vehicle, plus the number and the relationships of the income beneficiaries will determine which method is best to meet your needs. Each will provide a current tax deduction and can begin income payments in as early as a month. You will want to consult with your accountant to assure you are eligible for the tax deductions.

A Legacy gift will give you the ability to touch multiple lives for years. With a plan to share a small portion of what you have been blessed with, you are giving someone the chance to write a successful story in their life, thanks to future services you made possible through Goodwill-Suncoast.

Please contact Jim Williams, Vice President for Fund Development if we can provide additional, detailed information.

(888) 279-1988 Toll Free jim.williams@goodwill-suncoast.com.

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Amanda Mole

of Tarpon Springs makes charming upcycled art using old picture frames and jewelry pieces

1 Glue the glass onto the back of the frame using a hot glue gun

2 Mix resin according to the directions provided by the manufacturer

3 Pour the resin onto the front of glass, covering the whole area

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Carefully place the jewelry pieces in the resin in whatever pattern you like – it’s best to plan out your pattern/design ahead of time!

After laying all of the pieces in the resin, quickly blast with a heat gun to pop any air bubbles and make sure the resin is evenly spread

And, you’re finished!

You’ll have a new flower pot – or whatever design you decide to create – made from an upcycled frame and up c yc led jewelry pieces.

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GoodLilly’s

WHO Needs Shakers?

Donated item

1.18

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Dune Buggy

St. Petersburg Superstore at Gandy Blvd.

New item

Owl you may need to complete your tablescape is salt & pepper shakers!

2.99

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Most Superstores What makes tracks over sand and will keep kids occupied playing this summer?

A toy dune buggy, available in multiple fun colors at Goodwill.

Very Vertical Vase

Dip it Good

Donated item

Donated item

5.98

6.98

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Ocala Superstore

Trinity Superstore

This artsy, colorful glass vase is an unusual and fun accessory to brighten the right space.

Get what you need for dinner parties for way, way less at Goodwill.

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A collection of brand new and donated items found at Goodwill-Suncoast stores

Sassy Glass Donated items

Check Out the Goodwill Huntress!

2.98 & $1.98

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Lakeland Superstore What would you do with these colorful glass turtle and frog figurines? Fun collectibles are easy to find at Goodwill!

Our huntress Esther is ready for spring and summer in this J.CREW dress she found at Goodwill for just

5.98

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Pitcher This Donated item

5.98

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Oldsmar Superstore You’ll find lots of decorative – and useful – kitchen items at Goodwill.

paired with brand new donated shoes for

12.96 !

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Check out her blog to see her many Goodwill fashionable finds at https://blog.goodwillsuncoast.org/

Send us your Goodwill finds!

If we feature them here or on our Upcycle page we’ll send you a $20 gift card good at any Goodwill-Suncoast retail store. Post your photos on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/goodwillsuncoast) or e-mail them to jennifer.fleming@goodwill-suncoast.com. For Goodwill store locations, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org.

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Our Caring Supporters in Year 2020 Goodwill Industries-Suncoast recognizes the following individuals, companies and organizations for their financial gifts to Goodwill-Suncoast between January 1 and December 31, 2020

LEADERSHIP SOCIETY Platinum – ($10,000+)

Gold – ($5,000 - $9,999)

Nora Callahan

Bank of America

Mr. Lewis F. Colbert

Kobita and Vijay Desai

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay

Hawkins Construction, Inc.

Jane and Jamie Egasti

Lokey Automotive Group

Dan and Tina Johnson

Edward and Jeanne Mansfield

Esther Marie Marshick

Denis and Britta Nayden

Jean B. Mash

Rotary Club of Tampa Foundation, Inc.

National Charity Services, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee Waits

Debbie and Jim Passerini Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

Mr. Gary R. Hebert Humana Thomas A. and Mary S. James Foundation

Tony and Heather Ceresoli

Leon Korol Company

Mrs. Charlotte Lehnherr

Regions Bank

Elizabeth King

Ogletree Deakins

Russell and Lillian Quarles

Rotary Club of St. Petersburg, Inc.

Mrs. Carole F. Philipson

Theodore P. and Marian Hadley Tonne

Jim and Sue Williams

Regions Financial Corporation Foundation

Truist

Bronze – ($1,000-$2,999)

RSM US LLP

USI Consulting Group

Coppertail Brewing Company

Smith & Associates Real Estate

Wells Fargo Foundation

BayCare

Mrs. Sandra R. Young

CIRCLE

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Jeanette Glynn

David and Marie Hyman

Silver – ($3,000-$4,999)

PNC Foundation

Mr. Martin W. Gladsz

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FRIENDS

Pacesetters

DWK Corporation

Mark Pichowski

($500-$999)

Patrons

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Ms. Cordelia A. Hinton

Regent Products Corp.

($250-$499)

American Fundraising Foundation, Inc.

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems of Tampa

Ms. Kathleen L. Roegiers

Lee and Lisa Bell

Arbel Group, Inc.

Kole Imports

Brad and Lisa Steffani

Peter W. Blumencranz. M.D.

Mike and Kristen Attinella

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Marrs

Tracey and David Boucher

Bayside Solutions, Inc.

Mr. Timothy Murphy

Superior Vision from Versant Health

Arlene Cohen

Mr. Paul M. Norris

Mr. John W. Waechter

Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Brown

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Mrs. Dorothy Bremer

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Matthew Carroll Mr. Peter R. Devine Ms. Ruby Garvin GFWC Clearwater Community Woman’s Club Mr. William F. “Bud” Lott Mr. Dominic Macrone

G E N E R O U S

MGySgt Richard R. Hickey Mr. Andrew Hampton Hines, Jr. Cheryl Jacob Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martinez Melissa Mora

S U P P O R T E R S

Louis Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Emery

Russell Johnson

Mrs. Marie Basta

Jadine Evans

Terry D. Jones

Drs. Leonard L. and Ma Teresa Bissonnette

Mr. Gary L. Fairchild

Ms. Virginia Jones

Mrs. Marianne M. Feraca

Wilbur Julius

Jennifer Filla Jennifer Fleming

Dr. and Mrs. John N. Kagay

Nicholas L. Forte

Kam McDaniel Corp

Mrs. Peggie L. Fredricks

Trena Karbowski

Charles and Gwendolyn Frey

Mr. Jack Kasper

Mr. Nathan I. Fursetzer

Rev. Eugene Kelemen, Jr.

Ms. Jennifer Mahan Gardner

Mr. Richard B. Kendler

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bivens William and Linda Blewitt Ms. Cynthia A. Bowen

Ms. Kris Rawson

Mrs. Bonnie G. Otis

Jonathan Rick

Passport Marketing

Christie and David Bracciano

Dr. Mario C. Rodriguez

Mrs. Lillian E. Preller

Ms. Zofia Braun

Mrs. Barbara J. Schmid

Ms. Carol Brouard

Ms. Mary Anne Snyder

Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Rader

Allen M. Starr

Ms. Katherine D. Ritter

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sullivan

Bruce and Sandra Robinson

Ms. Yvonne Taylor

Dr. and Mrs. Prabir Ranjan Roy

The Wabbersen Family Tom and Chris H. Ward Mike Weaver Kathy and Mackey Williams

Benefactors

Edithe Brown Wayne & Wanda Brown Lynette Buchanan

Duangduan Geeratisoontorn

Mr. Paul Bungert

Ms. Sandra George

Harrie & Susan Burdan

Ms. Annalise B. Gerdes

Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Rutz

Ms. Berta R. Cabrera

Mr. Dennis Gilbert

Madeleine Sayles-Cole

Mr. David N. Campbell

Melissa Gonzalez

Gretchen Sciarrino

Mr. Robert Canale

Ms. Bettye J. Grant

Dr. and Mrs. Harv Soff

Danielle Carr

Tamar L. Grayson

Mrs. Marion L. Spengler

Mrs. Marion Class

David Grout

Ms. Bonnie V. Stanaitis

James Guenther

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Roger F. Stenger

Mr. and Mrs. Terry A. Cobb

Robert and Katherine Albertson

Mr. Michael J. Stewart

Mr. Dino Coletti

Mr. John Stupak

Mr. Earl F. Comerford

Mr. John M. Talaba

Mr. and Mrs. Dabney L. Conner

($100-$249)

AmazonSmile Foundation James and Stephanie Anna Jean L. Begg

Joseph and Joann Tomaino Mrs. Holly Vernon

Peggy Boeving

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent G. Vespa

Nathaniel and Bo Brault Eldon and Mary Lou Brown

Mr. Russell S. Hall Alice Hallinan Mrs. Sharon R. Hampton Mr. Kim Patrick Hart

Klaus and Leona Koch Harumi Kocsi Elizabeth Krawczyk Marsha Kuhlman Ms. Lizzie G. Lenon Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lesiak Mr. Robert Lincicome Nancy Lonetto Jan Luck Mr. Carlos Luna Mr. John S. Maceovsky, III, CPA Tony and Mary Magerowski Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Malkin

Jill Wilkinson

Renata Coton

Mr. Philip Heelan

Jane Wood

Mrs. Elizabeth Crew

Brenda Heister

Ms. Bette Croll

Norma Jean Hetrick

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart C. Markman

Bill Cronauer

Mary Hicks

Karen Marra

Mr. and Mrs. John Crume

Ms. Aline Horanzy

Mr. Oscar Martin

Christy Czarzasty

John Howell

Ms. Pamela Maryanski

Ms. Constance Decamp

Ms. Linda L. Hudanich

Mrs. LaVern M. Mathias

Mr. Don Decenzo

Paul Hughes

Daniel Mauch

Tracey Delarye

Patricia Hurwitz

Kent Maxwell

Bamdai Deraney

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ionata

Mrs. Linda May

Shirley H. Dexter

Mr. Everton S. Jackson

Clara H. McClelland

Bill Doppelheuer

Mrs. Elena Jasaitis

Jean L. McCormick

Mrs. Chitranee Drapkin

Mrs. Ruth Jasses

Michael Ehl

Mrs. Jerry K. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McFadden

Marcia Elliott

Kenneth Johnson

Mary T. McGloin

Supporters

Ms. Valerie B. Burge

Mrs. Dorothy E. Abril

Sanjay Chawla Mr. Matthew J. Coffey

Deann and Gary Abshagen

Mr. James L. Corey

Mr. Robert Adams

Ms. Pat Fenda

Mr. William J. Afonso

Friends of The Seminole Library, Inc.

Susan Ajoc

Mrs. Marie Carson Hebbler

Mr. George Hall

Ms. Louann Knaust

Karen Hector

($99 or less)

Earline Gilbert

Arnaldo and Renee Contreras

Melissa Hagood

Susan Keuker

Ms. Sandra D. Cook

Ms. Meredith Manzella Brown

Frontstream

Mr. Lawrence W. Conrad

Edna Hackett

R.J. Keiber

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Mr. David M. Amick Andre Argeaux Nicole Austin Dr. and Mrs. James M. Bader

Mr. Joseph Mandato Mr. Peter Marggraf

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S U P P O R T E R S

Kathy McKane

Randall Schaeffer

Ms. Thelma F. Cherry

Mr. Malcolm McLachlan

Stefanie Schatzman

Gene and Nancy Cicero

Mr. Michael B. McLean

Vada Schneiter

Ms. Catherine C. Clark

Sonia Menzies

Marilyn Schuck

Carolann Miller

Nancy D. Schuyler

Mr. James L. Minucci

Sydni Shollenberger

Ms. Anna S. Corbett

Mrs. Marjorie B. Mitchell

Joyce Simard

Mr. Pierre J. Costich, Jr.

Ms. Elizabeth Moore

Kerry Simons

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Craig

Mrs. Sonja B. Mucci

Ms. Carolyn R. Skinner

Ms. Muriel H. Craig

Betty Munford

Corinne Marie Slone

Robert Nelson

Michelle Smith

Mr. Paul F. Nemzek Kimberly O’Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Snipes, Jr.

Ms. Marjorie K. O’Donnell

Ernest Stropkai

SOCIETY

Jeffrey and Therese Odell

Anne Sullivan

Michael Oertle

Julie Sullivan

Mr. Adrian Dominguez

Arthur Swisher

Chris Orozco

Sandra Jean Temple

Larry and Nadeen Parman

Roy and Germaine Thibodeau

Emma Perlow

Mr. Thomas M. Timko, Sr.

This society is named for the founder of the international Goodwill movement and honors those who have shared his vision and ensured the future of Goodwill-Suncoast through their wills or estate plans.

Ms. Teddy Phillips

Beverly Townley

Ms. Caroline M. Adams

Laddavanh Phommaleuth

Ms. Irene A. Alexander

Mr. John Pierson

Rev. David and Mrs. Glenda Turley

Karen M. Platt

Katrina Urbano

Ms. Deborah Axtell

Mr. Michael G. Porche

Jan Van Bennekum

Jacqueline Preston

Ms. Pearl Van Ness

Ms. Roselle Pringle

Charles Vandeveire

Rod and Pamela Purkey

Dale and Fran Vash

Ms. Edith Bedole

Cindy Quinton

Joseph Vetrano

Mr. Harry A. Beede

Rita Raenke

Mr. Charles M. Voirin

Mr. Richard Bekken

Mrs. Frances M. Rice

Marie Waddell

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Bennett

Ms. Rosemary R. Rice

Ms. Annamarie Wagnis

Mrs. Frances M. Rieumont

George Walton

Chris Ripca

James Wannamaker

Providencia Rivera

Mrs. Patricia A. Watts

Ms. Mildred A. Boerckel

Ms. Alina A. Rodriguez

Judith Weaver

Ms. E. Barbara Boger

Jeanette Glynn Revocable Living Trust

Mr. Peter J. Rodriguez

Mr. Richard F. Wegel

Ms. Mary Boghi

Mrs. Callie Grall

Meredith H. Rodwell

William Welch

Mr. Paul H. Bojack

Mr. Raymond N. Gramm

Mr. and Mrs. Romanowski

Ann Welsh

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Bossard

Ms. Moni-Beth Griesemer

Ms. Tania Ruiz

John Whitcomb

Col. George Brown

Ms. Helen Grunenwald

Ms. Monette R. Burns

Betty L. Rumpel

Teresa Wigley

Ms. Gladys L. Hahn

Mr. J. Harry Carr

Mrs. Norma L. Haldeman

Aleatha Sanders

Christie Willaredt

Miss Mary Alice Case

Ms. Dorothy Hall

Ms. Marie Sanders

Tekla Zimmerman

Ms. Jewell P. Chapek

Ms. Myrtle A. Hall

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Ms. Helen K. Clark Mr. Lewis F. Colbert Ms. Florence G. Copeland

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Edgar J. Helms

Ms. Rosamond Allen Mr. Joseph Bagnor Ms. Marion Baker Ms. Helen Beaumont Mr. Frank R. Becker

Ms. Emilia S. Benz Mrs. Frances K. Biggs Mrs. Mary C. Black Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bodwin

Mr. Clement Crawford Mr. William E. Culbreath, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Cummins Mrs. Ruth Dahling Dr. and Mrs. S. Alton Dallgaard Mr. Edward W. Davis Ms. Donna Day Ms. Leonora W. Dearlove Mrs. Gwendolyn M. Deckert Ms. Sadie F. DeFlaun Mr. Ronald Dew-Brittain Ms. Stella F. Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Adin M. Dosh Mrs. Irene E. Draper Mr. Thomas T. Dunn, Esq. Ms. Phylista Dye Miss H. Louise Eaton Mrs. Sarah Eberhardt Ms. Elizabeth English Mr. Hubert E. Erickson William and Barbara Faber Ms. Leone A. Farmer Mr. Richard Y. Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Fetzer Ms. Sylvia H. Forster Mr. Alfred G. Frey Miss Jo Ann Gemignani Mrs. Dorothy L. Gittings Mr. Sergei Gladilin

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S U P P O R T E R S

Ms. Tucker Mae Hall

Mrs. Leona G. Mace

Mr. and Mrs. J. Oliver Pore

Kenneth N. Verriden Trust

Ms. Vera Hanifan

Ms. Mary Williams MacMonnies

Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Pouttu

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Volkman

Mr. Aaron F. Head

Ms. Nellie M. Maedler

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Quak

Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee Waits

Ms. Alma E. Hildred

Ms. Julia Manecke

Ms. Mary Rabanus

Mr. Henry E. Walters, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hinton

Edward and Jeanne Mansfield

Mrs. Louise W. Rahmel

Mr. Frank Warren

Ms. Mathilda F. Hoffman

Ester Marie Marshick

Ms. Hortense L. Ramsay

Ms. Cora H. Wasser

Mr. Luther Y. Holland

Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Marti

Mr. David V. Ramsay

Ms. Janet S. Weaver

Ms. Laura E. Hollar

Jean B. Mash

Mrs. Elizabeth D. Rankin Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. West

Ms. Jane Carver Holmes

Mr. William G. Mawhinney

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Rawcliffe

Ms. Virginia F. Westervelt

Mr. Richard N. Holt

Mr. Robert T. McGeorge

Victoria M. Ream

Mr. Orville L. Westlund

Dr. John W. Holter

Ms. Gertrude Spear McGrew

Mr. Carl H. Reed

Mr. Flernoy White

Mr. Daniel Howe

Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. McIntosh

Mrs. Fimie R. Richie

Ms. Laura White

Ms. Bessie R. Huff

Mrs. Ada B. McManeus

Ms. E. Hope Rietschlin

Mrs. Janet L. Whitlock

Mr. Charles N. Hunt

Mrs. Jane Damm McPherson

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Whitney

Mrs. Mary F. Hutchins

Mr. Raymond E. Meyer

Ms. Grace C. Roe

Mr. Roland E. Whitney

Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Jaberg

Mrs. Ethel T. Michaud

Ms. Eva P. Rogers

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Wilke

Ms. Alice Jacob

Mr. F. Neuman Miller

Ms. Margaret G. Ruff

Jim and Sue Williams

Mr. George Jara

Fred & Grace Miller

Mr. Charles Saltzman

Ms. Eva M. Wills

Mr. Fred W. Jobe

Ms. Lucille Miller

Mr. Richard J. Sargent

Mr. William B. Wood

Dan and Tina Johnson

Ms. Margaret B. Miller

Edward E. and Ella Schenk

Mrs. Helen M. Zachariasen

Mrs. Helen M. H. Jones

Frank T. and Gladys M. Mills

Ms. Erika Schnabel

Richard and Lee Zeh

Mr. Howard G. Keller

Irene Molski

Mrs. Jean A. Schneider

Ms. Rosemarie Kibitlewski

Mrs. Beatrice L. Moon

Mr. William H. Schoenfeld, Jr.

Dr. Alfred E. King

Ms. Beni Morrison

Mrs. Anella B. Shapiro

Capt. Leonard K. Kissack

Mr. Arthur A. Moulton

Ms. Rita Sherman

Mr. William A. Klein

Ms. Bernice E. Muench

Ms. Pearl F. Shuttlesworth

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Knoblow

Mr. Harry C. Mulder

Mrs. Mabel I. Soine

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Kopp

Audrey B. Munguia

Dr. Florence E. Stansbury

Ms. Marianne Kormendy

Mr. Bob Murtagh

Ms. Kathryn B. Stenquist

Mr. and Mrs. Royce W. Ladd

Ms. Lucille M. Netcott

Robert G. Stern, Esq.

Mrs. Kathryn E. Lading

Dwight and Ida Newberg

Ms. Priscilla Lange

Mrs. Anne Noble

Mr. Arlo Langer

Mr. Montgomery G. Northcutt

Rex C. and Marie Elizabeth Larabee

Ms. Norma B. Nunlist

Ms. Genevieve J. Larges

Mr. Donald Overholt

Mr. Solvieg Larsen

Ms. Dorothy Marrs Owen

Mr. Malvin H. Olsen

Ms. Helen Hartinger Stevenson

2020 Memorial Honorarium Gifts

Mr. Stephen K. Stimson Mr. Harris M. Sullivan, Jr. Mrs. Catherine L. Svoboda Ms. Helen Swarthout Mrs. Esther C. Swiney Ms. Rita Tavenner Mrs. Betty M. Teguns

Mr. Robert W. Laude

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Pargeans

Ms. Carolyn W. Law

Ms. Freda H. Pasanen

Mr. Frank A. Lay

Joseph P. and Rose E. Patton

Mrs. Carol M. LeBeau

Louis A. Pavao

Ms. Ethel A. Lee

Ms. Nina I. Pease

Mrs. Charlotte Lehnherr

Mr. and Mrs. Hobart D. Pelhank

Ms. Sylvia Lerner

Mrs. Margaret D. Pereira

Ms. Vera M. Lillia

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Peters

Ms. Dorothy A. Lindahl

Mr. John Sharp Peyton

Mrs. Julia Linscott

Mr. and Mrs. Rodney F. Pierce

Mr. and Mrs. Herman B. Van Schooten

Ms. Marjorie J. Lyman

Ms. Marie T. Pogar

Mrs. Grace Vargo

Ms. Katherine P. MacDonald

Miss Anna Pollmann

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GoodWorld News • Winter-Spring 2021

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A young man begins working on his career to accomplish his dreams Colin Shetter has a new job and big dreams. He’s saving money to buy a car so he can take a girl on a date, buy a house with a fence, a couch, a big TV and a push mower for yardwork.

In his last year of high school, Colin enrolled in Project SEARCH in Ocala, a program that provides on-the-jobtraining for high school students with disabilities. Project SEARCH is a partnership between Goodwill-Suncoast, Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Marion County Public Schools and host sites Hilton Ocala and Bridgewater Park Health and Rehabilitation Center.

“It’s just cool,” Colin says. “I thought I’d do a great job.”

And he has. During the program at the Bridgewater Park host site, Colin rotated through housekeeping, floor technician and touched briefly on maintenance before the coronavirus struck and the program was cut short.

Where Dreams Come True In 2003, the Belle of the Ball Project was lovingly founded as a nonprofit organization that provided free prom and homecoming dresses to high-school girls in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties.

But because of his work ethic and positive attitude, Colin made a lasting impression and was offered a position as floor technician at Bridgewater Park.

“I like doing floor tech and I like that it’s a career,” he says.

Colin has progressed to the point that he is now mentoring other Project SEARCH students, and he looks forward to moving up to a maintenance position.

“Project SEARCH trains you how to do the job, get the job, and it shows you things in life,” he says.

For more information about Project Search, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org/project-search

We’re very pleased to announce that Goodwill-Suncoast will be carrying on the Belle of the Ball legacy now that its founder has retired.

We will be providing free prom, homecoming, and formal event gowns for young women who may not be able to afford them. Our St. Petersburg boutique will have thousands of new and gently-loved quality dresses in a wide variety of sizes and colors.

Stay tuned for more information about our boutique and shopping events. We believe providing dresses is just the beginning. We will also introduce the young women to career development and pathways to a rewarding and successful future.

While we are unable to hold all-day shopping events due to the pandemic, we are offering in-person shopping appointments at our temporary location at 16432 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater.

To make an appointment to shop for a dress, please visit our web page at goodwill-suncoast.org/belle-of-the-ball or email belle.oftheball@ goodwill-suncoast.com