Press Releases

BRADENTON, FL – During its game against the Palm Beach Cardinals on July 3, the Bradenton Marauders presented an Independence Day celebration featuring a fireworks show, Independence Day T-shirts for the first 1,500 fans through the gate, and a patriotic jersey auction benefiting Goodwill Manasota’s Veterans Services Program. The ceremonial... more»

SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – Goodwill Manasota recently received a grant of $75,000 from the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation in support of the award-winning GoodPartner Coach program. This is the eighth year that Goodwill has received funding from the French Foundation for this purpose. The GoodPartner Coach program offers individuals with... more»

BRADENTON, FL – ​During its game against the Palm Beach Cardinals on July 3, the Bradenton Marauders presented an Independence Day celebration with a true patriotic flair. The festivities included a patriotic jersey auction benefiting Goodwill Manasota’s Veterans Services Program and a ceremonial first pitch thrown out by Army veteran... more»

BRADENTON, FL – In response to the closing of Manatee Technical College's North Campus in Palmetto, Goodwill Manasota has made available community rooms at three of its Manatee County locations to provide space for the school's GED® Preparation classes. At the beginning of the new academic year in August, Manatee Technical College (MTC) will offer its GED classes at Goodwill's Corporate Campus (2715 51st Ave. E.), Ranch Lake (8750 E. State Road 70) and Cortez (3465 Cortez Rd. W.) sites, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

BRADENTON, FL – Community members who have legal questions are invited to take advantage of free consultations with attorneys from Gulfcoast Legal Services. The attorneys will meet potential clients at no cost for up to 30 minutes to determine if they are eligible for services in the following legal areas: family, housing, immigration, elder, consumer and/or victims of crime.

In 2016, Goodwill Manasota launched the BRAVE (Benefits, Resources and Veterans Education) networking program. Through a partnership with the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee and Sarasota (WRC), the two organizations were able to make mental health care available for all local veterans at no cost. Now, thanks to funding being provided by SRQ VETS, Goodwill is thrilled to expand the availability of mental health counseling from one day per week to every day.

A 2017 U.S. News & World report of high school graduation rates showed Florida coming in last – bad news not only for those who don’t earn their diplomas but also the communities where residents are less educated and, thus, less employable. Understanding that education is critical in achieving future success, Goodwill Manasota has created, and is now expanding, educational opportunities for community members seeking a better future.

Goodwill Manasota held its sixth annual Ambassador Recognition Luncheon on May 11 at Michael’s On East. This event recognizes those who make a commitment to share the mission of Goodwill with the greater community by volunteering at events, speaking on the organization's behalf, creating new fundraisers, and introducing their friends, family and colleagues to Goodwill.