February, 2019 | Goodwill Industries Suncoast

Donate to Goodwill for Discount Admission to the Bay Area Renaissance Festival

Renaissance Festival will donate $1 to Goodwill for each discount coupon redeemed

TAMPA, FLA. — During March, each person who donates to Goodwill Industries-Suncoast will get a promo code good for $4.45 off the regular adult admission to the Bay Area Renaissance Festival for tickets purchased online.

A coupon with a promo code will be given to each person who drops off a donation at a Goodwill-Suncoast store or donation site in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, or “Rounds Up” their Goodwill purchase during March. The discount applies only to general admission tickets purchased online at www.bayarearenfest.com. Each coupon is good for up to four discount admissions.

For each coupon redeemed, the Bay Area Renaissance Festival will donate $1 to Goodwill to support job training and employment services.

The Festival runs on weekends through March 31 at 11315 N. 46^th St., Tampa.

For a list of Goodwill-Suncoast stores and attended donation sites, please visit our website at www.goodwill-suncoast.org.

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. The organization’s successful 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, 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.

Since 1979, the Bay Area Renaissance Festival has offered opportunities for fans to escape from this realm and journey into a time when kings and queens rule and mermaids and fairies are more than just a dream. It’s a day of entertainment, education, food and art, featuring dancing, archery contests, jugglers, mimes and madrigals as well as a human chess match and a unique marketplace.

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-02-22T14:50:50-05:00February 22nd, 2019|

Marie Kondo-rama!

Hello friends! Long time no talk…you have my apologies. I have had a lot going on personally lately and it has really cut back on my shopping time! Things around here are returning to normal and I’m SO EXCITED because I keep reading about how many amazing goodies are being donated to Goodwill thanks to our joyful friend Marie Kondo from the Netflix series “Tidying Up.” It’s true that donations are ripe for the picking — my problem is TOO many things spark joy when I hold them :)

This is a White House Black Market shirt I snagged for $4.48, about a tenth of its retail price. The skirt is a camel colored Anne Klein that I bought with tags on for about $6. Nine West chunky heels making a routine appearance on my toes. Entire look, all from Goodwill: less than $20.

goodwill huntress outfit — *HAPPY DANCE*

I promised you guys this and here I am delivering! Remember the cry-worthy Ann Taylor pencil skirt you saw a while back? The one I bought as Goodwill’s color of the week for $2.88….then discovered it was brand new? It’s become one of my favorites.

On the right, I’m wearing a Liz Claiborne blouse I’ve shown you many times, a matching houndstooth belt…from a completely different (Goodwill-found Ann Taylor) dress, the infamous skirt, and my Nine West navy suede peep toes. Less than $15! This is probably my favorite outfit EVER, especially because it’s pieced together from so many sources.

But then one day….I wore it with this black peplum top on the left (it’s not a brand any of us would recognize, but it is Goodwill reborn) and some Aldo pumps (also Goodwill; stop doubting me!) and I think *this* might be my favorite outfit ever.

What do you think?

I’ll finish up by showing you one of my casual Friday looks with a casual Friday face. This is a JC Penney brand top I found at Goodwill for less than $5. I love the colors and obviously the floral! I paired it with a Papaya short sleeved sweater (<$5) and some jeans my mom picked up at Costco for $6. They were a Christmas present! And this was the day I found out those awesome black Aldo pumps from the last picture give me blisters if I walk too much. That, my friends, is not something you can know before you buy in any store.

Watch out, Marie Kondo goodies! I’m coming for you! Happy Hunting, y’all!

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-02-15T17:32:35-05:00February 15th, 2019|

Goodwill Offering Free Tax Assistance to Help Workers Claim Their Full Refunds

Appointments available starting Feb. 23

ST PETERSBURG, FLA. – Millions of workers overlook important federal tax benefits because they simply don’t know about them. The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit can make a real difference for workers who struggle to make ends meet.

Goodwill’s Job Connection Center is collaborating with the United Way to provide free tax preparation services to help people in St. Petersburg and Clearwater access these benefits. Tax preparation events will be held the following dates for people with annual household incomes less than $66,000. Appointments are required.

Goodwill’s Clearwater Center, 16432 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater 33764
Saturday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Goodwill’s Job Connection Center, inside the Goodwill store at 2550 34^th St. N., St. Petersburg.
Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Job Connection Center is now accepting appointments for free tax prep. To make an appointment, call 727-321-7337 or email jobconnection@goodwill-suncoast.com.

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. The organization’s successful 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, 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.

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-02-04T14:56:58-05:00February 4th, 2019|