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For Goodwill-Suncoast store locations, visit https://goodwill-suncoast.org/store-locations/ Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform lives through lifelong learning and power of work. The organization’s donated goods retail operation helps support its human services in 10 counties in West Central Florida including employment services, training and job placement for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment, a children’s literacy program, affordable apartments for seniors and people with disabilities, and community corrections programs. For more information, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org. October 25th, 2021 Read More Goodwill Hiring for Retail Positions at Nov. 3 Job Fair Goodwill Hiring for Retail Positions at Nov. 3 Job Fair Full-time and part-time positions available LAKELAND, FLA. – Goodwill’s Job Connection service is hosting a hiring event, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goodwill store, 5411 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland 33813. Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. is hiring for multiple positions including store lead, sales associates and donations processing associates for Goodwill stores in Lakeland and Plant City. Hiring managers will conduct interviews and make job offers on the spot. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume and to complete an application in advance. A list of available positions and an application are available at https://goodwill-suncoast.org/careers. Goodwill offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance and a variety of programs to help team members advance their careers. Goodwill team members also enjoy the satisfaction of working for an organization that’s changing people’s lives for the better. Staff from Goodwill Job Connection centers will be available to offer interview tips and give information about a whole range of free services available at the centers. If you have questions, please call Job Connection at 727-282-4478, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform lives through lifelong learning and power of work. The organization’s donated goods retail operation helps support its human services in 10 counties in West Central Florida including employment services, training and job placement for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment, a children’s literacy program, affordable apartments for seniors and people with disabilities, and community corrections programs. For more information, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org. October 25th, 2021 Read More A jewel in my crown This dress can work so well in lots of different occasions! Happy September, thrift friends! I’m so excited to share my recent Goodwill find. It happened to be in my favorite color: green! And not just any green, it’s a beautiful emerald jewel tone that’s perfect for the (slightly) cooler temperatures. But maybe best of all, because this dress happened to be discounted as part of Goodwill’s colored tag deal. That’s right, this classic piece was originally $5.98 but I paid only $3 at the register! I paired the dress with a black top with a beaded collar I found at the same Goodwill-Suncoast on Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg. Immediately after I spotted it on the rack, I knew it would pair well and complement the elegance of the green dress. And, it was only $5.98. The beaded collar really tied the look together! The purse was thrifted some time ago in 2019, and I kept the price tag on there as proof to my friends when they didn’t believe it was from Goodwill. My statement rings were also a Goodwill pickup from several years ago. With the dress and shirt, that’s only $8.98 spent on a beautiful new outfit! Second-hand shopping can really pay off. For this styling, I wanted to go for a monochromatic look. I think the dress can be worn to wedding, a date, church, or other formal functions, or any occasion where you want to elevate your style. It was the perfect look for a visit to the Ringling Museum in Sarasota! Have you ever gone? It’s a beautiful location and a fun day trip not far out of Tampa Bay! I’m in love with the simplicity of the dress and how I accessorized it. I hope this inspires you to wear your favorite-colored outfits. Have you visited the Ca’ D’Zan at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota? It’s a fun day trip! September 22nd, 2021 Read More Kick it in style, Tampa Bay Hello again my thrift friends! Florida’s hot summertime is coming to a close, meaning that soon we’ll be able to enjoy those pleasant evening walks along the waterfront. I hope you have been well and active this summer. In the past couple of weeks, I’ve been trying to stay on an active lifestyle, but I must admit, I need to be more disciplined and committed (hehe). But, a new-to-me pair of cute sneakers is helping me get motivated to move! What a find! I picked up a pair of Sketchers at the Goodwill location in Trinity, FL. Not only were they a steal at $8.69 (retail between $45-$60!), but their neutral colors will be versatile for both working out or wearing around town throughout the coming fall season. For the past year, I’ve become determined to adopt a minimalist closet, so shopping second-hand is an important part of that. Any thrifted item I buy needs to be able to be worn in multiple ways and go with multiple outfits, so these sneakers are a check and check in that department! Oh, did I mention, they’re also super comfy? The shoe laces actually stay tied, instead of slipping or coming undone. Their “air cooled yoga mat” soles make me feel like I’m walking on clouds. With our beautiful fall weather on the horizon, I can’t wait to get moving in these new kicks! P.S. The Trinity Goodwill-Suncoast has been rocking it with cool finds lately! Keep moving, Tampa Bay! These shoes go from work out to casual outfits in a snap. August 25th, 2021 Read More Tropical Storm Ready! Hello thrift friends! I hope your summer has been off to a good start despite the rains, and the storm that’s on its way! Today’s find I’m going to show you is quite a simple one that’s very much needed right now (and for most of the summer)! Take a moment to guess what item I found? If you guessed rain boots, then you’re right! I found these animal print rain boots from Goodwill for just $7.98. They look new, are extremely comfortable and fit very nicely – SCORE! Why not wear them every rainy day? In the past, most rain boots I’ve owned are either too wide or too tight, but these are just the perfect fit – like regular boots, not rain boots. And since it’s been raining a lot lately (and lots more is coming), these boots are my go-to. For now it’s bye bye sandals, hello rain boots! Puddles are no match for me now! They even look cute when it’s not raining! What do you think? Stay safe and dry my thrifting friends! See you next time! July 6th, 2021 Read More A Closet of Many Colors Hello there, thrift hunters! I hope this month has treated you well. For me it’s been quite a fun one. I reunited with old friends from high school and also went to a fun fair. On my recent thrift adventure at Goodwill I only found one item, but I love it! It’s a multicolored top that was just $4.98 at Goodwill. The top is by the brand Alfani, which I’ve seen at Macys for around $21 to $60 – so I saved tons! Score! What makes me love this top so much is the versality of how it can be styled; it can be styled – with jeans or regular dress pants and even skirts. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts before, I’ve embarked on keeping a minimalist closet, so forgive that you’ve seen this Tory Burch shoe many times in previous blogs – also from Goodwill! But I thought to pair them with the top and jeans, and they really fit the style I was going for! Here I styled the top with some dressier slacks and I love this look also! Lately my style has been leaning subtly toward androgynous fashion, but we’ll see how long it’ll last. :) This versatile top, saving lots of money on my minimalist wardrobe, and CAMELS make me happy! See you next time! June 1st, 2021 Read More Ready for Adventure Hello there my thrift hunters! I’m back again with another find for this month! On my latest trip to Goodwill I found a whole outfit – a dress, sandals and a purse! Although summer isn’t officially here yet, the outfit gives me those summer vacation vibes. The fist find is this simple wrap dress from White House Black Market! It was just $12.98 at Goodwill! The olive green color reminds me of military clothes, and I don’t mind that at all! Also, did I mention it has pockets? Yup it does. What more could I ask for? Absolutely nothing. I’m glad I got to snatch it from the rack. Next I found these cute print sandals! I’ve never seen sandals designed like this. At first I thought the one-toed style would be uncomfortable but surprisingly, they are as comfortable as can be and they feel nice and secure when wrapped around the leg. These brand new sandals were just $7.96 at Goodwill! Score! The last item was thrifted two years ago. It’s this beaded shell bag. It was just $5.99 at Goodwill. Most beaded bags I’ve seen online is priced at $8.99- $300. I’m glad I’ve held on to this purse for this while! Put it all together and what have you got? A cool and stylish outfit, that’s what! All for under $30!!! Until next time – PEACE OUT! Which reminds me…don’t forget to register for the Hippie Dash for Peace, Love & Goodwill! It’s the grooviest race in Tampa Bay! April 29th, 2021 Read More Skipping into Spring Happy spring, lovely thrift hunters! It’s been a while I’ve showed you any thrifted items. Just a quick update on me – I’m still successfully maintaining my minimalist closet, and I’m also taking a few cinematography classes! Now let’s get into my thrifted items from Goodwill this month. I found them at the Goodwill Superstore in Trinity. I always love going there – it never disappoints. I always find great gems there, like this beautiful color-blocked magenta dress. What perfect colors to celebrate spring season! the dress came with a braided belt, which I think adds more fun and character. I’m not always confident wearing thin strapped dresses, but the cool spring breezes made me forget about the straps. The dress was brand new with tags still on and was just $9.98 at Goodwill! Now for the shoes… I found these super cute round toe heels by Ralph Lauren for half the price- it was Orange Week, and all orange tags were half price ( hello discount)! A total steal at $4.98! I thought pairing the shoes with the dress would give it a more dressy look. The other way I styled the dress was pairing it my all time favorite shoes I thrifted last year from Goodwill – Tory Burch sneakers! The dazzle of blue sparkle makes it more fun pairing them with the dress. So just with $15.00 we have a brand new dress and like-new shoes! You can’t beat that! I hope this spring season brings you continued success, see you soon with more great finds from Goodwill! March 30th, 2021 Read More Valentine Thrift Love Valentine’s Day came and went without me blogging about my finds, but no matter! Everything I thrifted from Goodwill is still perfect for lots of different occasions, like a picnic date or a visit to a botanical garden! Let’s start with these like-new shoes I found at Goodwill for $8.96. I’m enamored by the lace design; the shoes look simple and delicate, but they’re also fun and comfortable. The lace fabric design adds a versatile touch — another way I would style the shoes is to pair them with a really nice suit for a relaxed business/casual look. Then there’s the dress I found at Goodwill for $5.98. I love the simple vertical striped pattern. It gives the illusion that I’m taller than I actually am- which kind of boosted my self esteem a little! The back ties mean I could elevate the waist a bit, and I think that helped make it look more flattering. I hope you all have a lovely Valentine’s day! If you spent the day alone like I did, know that you weren’t alone! Netflix was my Valentine! Here’s to celebrating thriting, no matter what day of the year it is! XOXO February 18th, 2021 Read More Hot Prices for Chilly Weather! Hello Thrifters! I hope all is well and that you’re ever so proud of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Being from a country of soccer, it took me a while to be interested in football, but I’m so happy they won the big game! Lately I’ve been consumed with work but I was able to fit in a quick trip to Goodwill – and wow I’m so glad I did! I found a great jacket, and a really nice pair of fitted blue jeans. The jacket I found at Goodwill is this white puffer jacket from Dollhouse. It was as new as new could be! I’ve never been into puffer jackets because I always thought they looked funny. This jacket certainly changed my mind and I knew I had to buy it! I love it! It keeps me warm enough but doesn’t make me sweat. And, the price was just $12.98! Then I found this simple distressed pair of jeans. The length and waist fit perfectly. I usually wear belts with most jeans, but I didn’t have to this time. The denim is very light and soft, and althought they are skinny jeans, I don’t have to do the “wiggly dance” to get into them! They’re my new favorite jeans now, and they only cost $6.98 at Goodwill! When the evenings were a little cooler I wore the outfit I thrifted for an evening stroll. It’s chilly, but I’m nice and cozy warm! What have you found at Goodwill? I’d love to hear in the comments! Until next time, stay warm and thrifty! February 11th, 2021 Read More 1 2 Next Donation Locations We gratefully accept your items at a Goodwill store or brick & mortar donation center. Your donations change lives! Store Locations Our clean, bright stores are a bargain-hunter’s paradise and our inventory is constantly refreshed! In the Media We get noticed! Here’s the buzz on what’s happening at Goodwill. Get Deals and Promotions Email Address: Be the first to hear about our deals and promotions! 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