Press Releases

BRADENTON, FL - During the recent 2018 Goodwill Industries International CEO Recognition Banquet in Orlando, Fla., Bob Rosinsky, president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota, won the P.J. Trevethan Award. This honor is presented annually to one Goodwill CEO for outstanding contributions to the training of Goodwill personnel. The award is named for P.J. Trevethan,... more»

BRADENTON, FL – Goodwill Manasota has promoted team member Rolf Halverson to the position of director of donated goods operations. In this role, he will oversee attended donation center operations, salvage, new goods, and purchasing for Goodwill Manasota. Halverson began his Goodwill career in Portland, Ore. nearly 20 years ago. He worked first as a... more»

SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – In a continuing effort to increase employability skills and place more people – particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed – in jobs, Goodwill has actively partnered with hundreds of organizations. Through these cooperative efforts, Goodwill is able to provide job skills training, job placement, and... more»

VENICE, FL – One keen-eyed Green Bay Packers fan received quite a surprise while shopping at the Goodwill Manasota location in the Rialto Plaza on Venice Island. Justin Doyle – who is also known as Billy Jack from the Jones and Company morning show on 107.9 WSRZ – was perusing the sporting equipment section of his favorite Goodwill when a... more»

BRADENTON, FL – In 2015, Goodwill Manasota launched the Tech Connection program. The goals for the effort were: to refurbish and resell computers and accessories as a new source of revenue, to keep additional items out of landfills, and to offer an educational product to the community at extremely affordable prices. As the program celebrates its... more»

BRADENTON, FL – Goodwill Manasota’s innovative GoodPartner Coach Program has made such an impact on the lives of employees that it has been recognized with a commendation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International, an independent, nonprofit accrediting body. The GoodPartner Coach Program provides team... more»

BRADENTON, FL – Representatives from Goodwill Manasota and the Florida Goodwill Association (FGA) traveled to Tallahassee to share economic impact and workforce data that was collected on behalf of Goodwill organizations throughout the state. FGA president Jeremy Miller, Goodwill Manasota president and CEO Bob Rosinsky and vice president Veronica... more»

SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – Goodwill Manasota has decided to show its love for its shoppers and supporters this coming Valentine's Day, which occurs during Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 11-17). On February 14th, Goodwill will distribute gift cards to random shoppers throughout all of its locations to illustrate the joy that can be found in... more»