GoodWorld News Fall 2014

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FALL 2014

INSIDE: Tampa Bay’s Best Halloween Bash!

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All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go

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It has been a while since I dressed up in a costume for Halloween and the idea of going trick or treating is a distant memory. But this year, on Oct. 24, the week before Halloween, I am going to change that … minus the trick or treating, of course!

President and CEO Deborah Passerini Board Chair Oscar J. Horton Members of the Board Lee Bell Heather Ceresoli Robert D. Dobkowski Steven M. Erickson Tom Falone IV Mark E. Gauthier Martin W. Gladysz Marie Carson Hebbler Paul Horowitz Andrea D. Kiehl Louise R. Lopez Richard E. Ludwig John Maceovsky David E. Murphy Carole F. Philipson Mark Pichowski Ed Rader Charlie Robinson, Jr. Bob Wabbersen

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It’s for a good cause and I invite you to join me. I can pretty much guarantee that you will have a great time. It’s our Ghoulwill Bash and you are invited to come dressed in costume, enjoy great food and drink, see a fashion show of fabulous costumes from Goodwill finds, dance to live music, and even enjoy a free psychic reading.

This fundraiser will support Goodwill’s services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. People like Lilliam, featured on page 7 of this newsletter.

We want to create more success stories like Lilliam’s.

I hope you will join me Oct. 24 and discover your inner kid again by dressing up in a costume and enjoying a great time for a good cause.

As they say, come as you aren’t!

Sincerely,

President and CEO Emeritus R. Lee Waits Our Mission: To help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work.

Deborah A. Passerini President and Chief Executive Officer

Good World News is a quarterly publication for friends and employees of Goodwill IndustriesSuncoast, Inc. Jennifer Fleming, Editor 727-523-1512, ext. 1015 jennifer.fleming@goodwill-suncoast.com 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.

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Dennis Brant, a facilities technician at our Lakeland Superstore and Lakeland Training Center, died June 3 following a car accident. A Goodwill employee since 2007, Dennis was serious about his work, yet always wore a smile. He is remembered for his funny stories and golden tan, which was evidence of his love of the outdoors. He will be deeply missed.

Joni Jones, lead cook at Goodwill’s Hillsborough County Residential Re-entry Center, passed away July 10. She was with Goodwill since 2011. In addition to being an excellent cook, Joni had a great sense of humor and delighted in playing practical jokes. She always had a smile on her face and was very popular with her co-workers. She will be missed greatly.

For store and other donation locations, visit goodwill-suncoast.org

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You’re Not Dead Yet! So Join Us for Fiendishly Good Fun at Goodwill’s

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n Friday, Oct.24, Goodwill Industries-Suncoast and SunTrust Foundation will present “Ghoulwill Bash,” a Halloween-themed costume party to benefit Goodwill’s services for people with disabilities.

And you’re invited!

Guests will enjoy cocktails, delicious food by Goodwill’s own Good to Go catering, live music, a runway show of costumes from Goodwill finds, and more! The unique event will be held at 7 p.m. at the historic Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Gayle Guyardo of News Channel 8 will be master of ceremonies.

Guests are encouraged to enter our costume contest for a chance to win some scary good prizes. Guest costumes will be judged

by Charley Belcher and Jennifer Epstein of FOX 13 and Drew Garabo, talk show host on 102.5 The Bone.

Tickets are $75 and may be purchased online at goodwillsuncoast.org or by calling 1-888-279-1988, ext. 1052. Cocktail attire is suggested for guests who don’t come in costume.

Tickets include heavy hors d’oeuvres, two complimentary cocktails, free psychic readings, and live music by Luna Blue. The evening will also feature a silent auction, fantastic raffle items and more!

Businesses in the community have enthusiastically stepped forward to sponsor the event, which will benefit GoodwillSuncoast’s training programs in Tampa Bay, Lakeland and Ocala for people who have developmental disabilities.

Be there or be-ware!

Need a Halloween costume? Get into Goodwill’s Planet Halloween!

And don’t forget your coupon at goodwill-suncoast.org.

Get your tickets now at goodwill-suncoast.org!

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Goodwill Board Elects Six Members Six community-minded individuals were elected to the Goodwill-Suncoast Board of Directors in September. New to the board is Andrea D. Kiehl. Members returning after a required hiatus are Lee Bell, Tom Falone IV, Mark E. Gauthier, John Maceovsky and Carole Philipson.

They join 14 other executives from a variety of industries currently serving on the all-volunteer board.

Tom Falone IV Vice President Tactical Systems by Florida Bullet, Inc.

Mark E. Gauthier Interim CEO/Development Consultant E3 Solutions LLC

Andrea D. Kiehl

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC

John Maceovsky CPA CBIZ WHM, Inc.

Lee Bell Shareholder Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund

Carole Philipson Assistant Vice President Support Services Florida Hospital Carrollwood

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GoodLilly’s

The Sounds of Christmas and New Year Donated items $1.16 each

Wesley Chapel Superstore Ring in Christmas with some classic vinyl and then feel the burn as you tackle the extra calories Jane Fonda-style!

What year did Jane Fonda release her first workout video?

Hint: See the orange circle for the answer.

Silly Stocking Stuffers New items $.99 and up

All superstores Pop into Goodwill first when you’re looking for inexpensive, unusual stocking stuffers. Who doesn’t need a fun sleep mask or fake money? (These are actually facial tissues!)

If Pigs Could…

Donated item $3.16

Trinity Superstore If pigs could be a cute candleholder they would look just like this!

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

Heads Up! You can find all things Halloween in Goodwill’s Planet Halloween section, from grab-and-go costumes to dread-full décor. Best of all, you can make your own one-of-a-kind costume from our donated items!

Puppy Love!

New item $7.99

Oldsmar Superstore This Dalmatian wall clock could brighten any space with its silliness.

Readers for Less

Holiday Heels

New item $3.59

Donated item $12.46

All superstores You probably don’t expect to find reading glasses at Goodwill, but we have a large selection of different styles and powers. See?

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Ocala Superstore You can find the perfect little black dress and the perfect sexy black heels to go with it at Goodwill!

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Send us your Goodwill finds!

If we feature them here or on our Upcycle page we’ll send you a $20 gift card to any Goodwill-Suncoast store. Post your photos on our Facebook page (facebook.com/goodwillsuncoast) or e-mail them to gw.marketing@goodwill-suncoast.com.

For Goodwill store locations, visit goodwill-suncoast.org.

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GoodStuff

Zombies Everywhere!

Deloitte Day

Goodwill-Suncoast is hosting a Scare Zone – The Dead Zone Alley – at the downtown Lakeland ZombieFest October 11. The event’s “Outbreak Wristbands” are sold at Goodwill-Suncoast stores. We’re also the official “Zombie Gear Headquarters” for the 5K Zombie Run taking place November 8 in Tampa. Each of our stores has a “zombie gear zone” within our Planet Halloween section.

A huge thank you to the employees of Deloitte who chose to spend their IMPACT Day, a national day of volunteering, at Goodwill.

About 35 employees fanned out to lend a hand in our BookWorks literacy program, in our Life Skills Development programs for adults with disabilities, and as art workshop helpers at our housing communities. Thank you Deloitte for your invaluable efforts!

Reduce Taxes, Increase Income!

Consider a Goodwill Gift Annuity.

60 years or older?

Invest in Goodwill for tax savings and lifetime income!

When you make a gift of cash or stock into a Goodwill annuity, you receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction. You also receive guaranteed income for life, after which Goodwill uses the remaining principle for services to people who are disabled or disadvantaged.

For seven years, our training center for adults with disabilities in Lakeland has hosted a small haunted house. It has grown steadily over the years and we hope this year will be the best yet! The “Zombie Apocalypse Survival Shelter” will be open select dates October 23 – 31. Admission is $5 per person, with all proceeds benefiting Goodwill. Be sure to “lurk” for our special guest Dr. Paul Bearer II. For more details visit our website.

BookWorks Boon Goodwill’s childhood literacy program, BookWorks, received $20,000 from PNC Grow Up Great, an initiative founded by The PNC Financial Services Group to help prepare children for success in school and life. The money will be used to purchase books for BookWorks and support the program’s volunteer training services.

PNC is also supporting a GED program for residents of our Tampa Bay Community Corrections Center. Heartfelt thanks to PNC’s Dianne Jacob and Joseph Meterchick for assisting with the grants!

Annuity Rates Age 60 Age 65 Age 70 Age 75 Age 80 Age 90

4.8% 5.3% 5.8% 6.5% 7.5% 9.8%

Rates as of 6/1/2013

For a free proposal, please contact Jim Williams, Vice President for Fund Development (888) 279-1988 Ext. 1050 or e-mail jim.williams@goodwill-suncoast.com

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A SEAson of Savings!

We were once again proud to partner with The Florida Aquarium this year, offering Goodwill donors in September a coupon good for $10 off up to four full paid general aquarium admission tickets.

This year, for each coupon redeemed through November, The Florida Aquarium will donate $1 to support Goodwill’s mission.

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Brace Yourself!

Old jeans and bits of jewelry are transformed in to a one-of-a-kind bracelet by local artist “GenieHarlow.” You can find more of her repurposed art at Etsy.com.

The artist picked up a pair of donated jeans and assorted donated necklaces at Goodwill.

She tore the denim into ¼-inch strips and twisted it with silk novelty yarn to make a one-of-a-kind cord that she enclosed in jewelry end caps.

She then drilled holes into Buffalo nickels and added more beads for dangle and “charm.”

After adding additional beading and attaching everything with jump rings, the end product is a beautifully unique, boho chic creation!

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Starting Over

How Goodwill helped a hard worker get back to work.

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“Little by little things are turning around,” says Lilliam. nemployed and newly divorced was “If it wasn’t for Goodwill’s employment services, I don’t where Lilliam Flecha found herself in 2011.

The Wisconsin mother of two teenagers knew know where I’d be.” she had to take drastic measures. The job market was dismal and her unemployment compensation would soon run out.

“I couldn’t find anything as much as I looked,” says Lilliam.

So in June of 2012 she packed up herself, her son and her daughter and moved to Florida to stay with family members. One of her first stops was to CareerSource in New Port Richey, where Goodwill-Suncoast provides employment services. Within two days she was enrolled in Beyond Jobs, a program that helps unemployed and underemployed women get back on their feet.

The program requires participants to take job search classes, dress as if they’re going to work and be punctual. The requirements, Lilliam says, helped her get back into the “swing” of having a job.

Within two short weeks Lilliam did land a job, at a local insurance agency. She is now a “certified professional service representative” and looks forward to one day getting licensed in insurance sales.

In the meantime, her son is a senior in high school and her daughter is enrolled in college. Lilliam and her husband have reconciled, and her life is much improved from her precarious time in Wisconsin.

Lilliam is happy with her new life and her new career.

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For store and other donation locations, visit goodwill-suncoast.org