December, 2019 | Goodwill Industries Suncoast

My Resolution: Be Super Stylish!

Hello lovely friends/thrifters,

I hope you’re having a great holiday season! I know I am. A few days ago I had the pleasure of modeling for Goodwill on FOX 13’s Good Day Tampa Bay morning show. The segment was about how to dress for less for the holidays. This outfit and all the others featured that morning were from Goodwill. I think my outfit would be perfect for an evening Christmas church service or a fancy holiday dinner party. It’s a classic!

The A-line Kardashian Kollection dress from the Goodwill in Oldsmar was priced at $5.98. I must admit, I was not over-the-top excited when I saw the dress until I tried it on. The cutout back and the gold shimmer makes the dress more fun and irresistible, and adds just the right touch of PARTY!

With the indecisive nature of Florida weather, you never know when some chilly weather might sneak up on you. So I matched the dress with a BCBG cape coat I found at the Tampa Goodwill. The Goodwill price was just $9.98! Say what?! Yup you read that right.

BCBG is an expensive brand I can only afford from Goodwill! The coat is almost new and a steal at a fraction of its regular retail price. (To be honest, I feel like I cheated Goodwill on this one, but that’s what makes thrifting fun!)

An outfit like this isn’t complete without some great shoes! Again, Goodwill for the win! The sparkly gold heels are by Enzo Angiolini, and I snatched them up from the St. Petersburg Goodwill on Gandy Blvd. Enzo Angiolini shoes can be found at Nordstrom, Dillards, and Macy’s. You can guess how high of a price they retail for. But Goodwill never fails! These extremely comfortable and like-new high heels were just $9.96! Catch me on the dance floor for New Year’s Eve in them!

How much more dazzling can you look for just under 30 bucks? Thank you Goodwill!

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-12-26T15:24:32-05:00December 26th, 2019|

Thanks, it has pockets!

Hello lovely thrifters!

On this week’s hunt, I came across a dress that would be perfect to wear for a holiday gathering with friends and family! It’s really comfy, and best of all it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Plus it can be worn in the summer and winter (Florida winters anyway!) And who doesn’t like an outfit that can multi-task, right?

From a distance the color made it seem a little worn, but it isn’t! Best of all, the price at Goodwill was just $5.98, which is what most dresses are sold for at Goodwill.

Did I mention it has POCKETS? Sign me up for any dress with pockets! It was one of the main reasons I chose it. It reminds me of this meme!:

For our cooler “winter” weather, I decided to pair the dress with a light sweater turtleneck I already owned.

To make the outfit a bit festive, I also threw on a pair of red earrings and matched them with a cute red bag. An outfit is almost never complete if I’m not wearing a ring. All the emerald-colored rings I’m wearing here are from Goodwill, and they usually sell for around $6.98

A friend invited me over for a Christmas party dinner and I can’t wait to attend with my super cute dress from Goodwill…with POCKETS! I’ll be stuffing all the yummy desserts in them!

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-12-20T20:06:23-05:00December 20th, 2019|

Goodwill Job Connection Recruiting for PRT Staffing Jan. 7

Laborer, warehouse and clerical positions available

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – Goodwill’s Job Connection Center is hosting a recruitment event on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. – noon for PRT Staffing, a temporary staffing company. The company is recruiting for general laborer (drywall, carpenter) positions, as well as warehouse, clerical and other types of work.

The Job Connection Center is inside the Goodwill store at 2550 34^th Street N., St. Petersburg. Applicants should sign in at the Job Connection Center. Interviews will be conducted on site. For more information call 727-321-7337.

In addition to hosting recruitment events for local businesses, Job Connection Centers offer free services to help individuals with career exploration and job search.

The Job Connection Center is operated by Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, 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 apartment communities for seniors and people with disabilities, and community corrections programs. For more information, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org.

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-12-20T07:52:46-05:00December 20th, 2019|

Joy to My Wallet!

Hello lovely thrifters,
I’m Esther Bemah, also known as @thriftybesther on Instagram. About a year ago, I realized I could share my thrifted outfits and style with my friends on Instagram. I want people to know you CAN look your best on a budget! Nothing is more exciting than wearing your favorite brand labels at inexpensive prices while looking your absolute best! I’m super excited to use this space to share my love for thrifting and hopefully encourage you all to keep up the thrift life.

So, this past weekend I had the privilege of attending a Christmas party. I knew Goodwill would be the best place I could find the outfit I wanted to wear to the event. Lo and behold, Goodwill never ceases to amaze me! I found a brand new cute black mini dress from Zara. The original price was €39.95: which converts to about $44.00. But guess how much I purchased it from Goodwill?

dress and price tag — YUP, just $5.98 at Goodwill, brand new, tags still on!

I was able to pair the dress with red Calvin Klein heels, which were $14.96 at Goodwill, but the original price on Calvin’s website was over $100! You can see from the picture, the are like-new and super festive!

Also, since the evening weather was a bit chilly, I threw on a black London Fog jacket I thrifted over a year ago from Goodwill. I accessorized the outfit with two rings I purchased from Goodwill as well.

My outfit was incredibly comfortable, especially the shoes. I was able to dance the night away; which made me thoroughly enjoy the event! Below are some pictures of how I styled my new outfit.

I cannot wait to share more of my future finds!

Happy thrifting and Merry Christmas!

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-12-10T13:38:08-05:00December 10th, 2019|

Goodwill Job Connection Hosting U.S. Census Recruitment Event

More than 3,000 census positions available in Hillsborough and Manatee counties

RIVERVIEW, FLA. – Goodwill’s Job Connection Center in Riverview is hosting events Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 to recruit for more than 3,000 positions with the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau is hiring census takers, supervisors, recruiting assistants, clerks, and office operations staff.

The recruitment events will consist of hour-long sessions for job seekers to gather information and meet with recruiters. Available session times each day are:
11 a.m. – noon
Noon – 1 p.m.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

The Job Connection Center is inside the Goodwill store at 10739 Big Bend Rd., Riverview. Applicants should sign in at the Job Connection Center. Interviews will be conducted on site. For more information call 813-302-9405.

In addition to hosting recruitment events for local businesses, Job Connection Centers offer free services to help individuals with career exploration and job search.

The Job Connection Center is operated by Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, 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 apartment communities for seniors and people with disabilities, and community corrections programs. For more information, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org.

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-12-05T13:04:59-05:00December 5th, 2019|

Goodwill Job Connection Hosting Hiring Event Dec. 12

ChildCare Careers seeking preschool teachers, assistant teachers and aides

RIVERVIEW, FLA. – Goodwill’s Riverview Job Connection Center is hosting a recruitment event Dec. 12 , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to hire preschool teachers, teacher’s aides and teacher’s assistants for ChildCare Careers. The job fairs will be at the Job Connection Center inside the Goodwill store at 10739 Big Bend Rd. in Riverview.

ChildCare Careers is the largest full-service staffing firm focused on the child care field, providing permanent and temporary staff to dozens of child care centers, preschools and after-school programs.

Applicants should sign in at the Job Connection Center. Interviews will be conducted on site. For more information call 813-302-9405.

In addition to hosting recruitment events for local businesses, Job Connection Centers offer free services to help individuals with career exploration and job search.

The Job Connection Center is operated by Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, 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 apartment communities for seniors and people with disabilities, and community corrections programs. For more information, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org.

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-12-05T12:57:42-05:00December 5th, 2019|

Goodwill Job Connection Hosting Hiring Event Dec. 17

ChildCare Careers seeking lead teachers and assistant teachers

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – Goodwill’s Job Connection Center is hosting a recruitment event Dec. 17 , from 10 a.m. to noon to hire lead teachers and assistant teachers for ChildCare Careers . The job fairs will be at the Job Connection Center inside the Goodwill store at 2550 34^th Street N., St. Petersburg.

ChildCare Careers is the largest full-service staffing firm focused on the child care field, providing permanent and temporary staff to dozens of child care centers, preschools and after-school programs.

Applicants should sign in at the Job Connection Center. Interviews will be conducted on site. For more information call 727-321-7337.

In addition to hosting recruitment events for local businesses, Job Connection Centers offer free services to help individuals with career exploration and job search.

The Job Connection Center is operated by Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, 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 apartment communities for seniors and people with disabilities, and community corrections programs. For more information, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org.

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-12-04T08:28:46-05:00December 4th, 2019|

Goodwill Job Connection Hosting Recruitment Events Dec. 9 and 16

WIS International seeking inventory associates/drivers and supervisors

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – Goodwill’s Riverview Job Connection Center is hosting recruitment events on Monday, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for WIS International. This global inventory and data collection company is recruiting for inventory associates/drivers and supervisors.

The Job Connection Center is inside the Goodwill store at 10739 Big Bend Rd. in Riverview. Applicants should sign in at the Job Connection Center. Interviews will be conducted on site. For more information call 813-302-9405.

In addition to hosting recruitment events for local businesses, Job Connection Centers offer free services to help individuals with career exploration and job search.

The Job Connection Center is operated by Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, 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 apartment communities for seniors and people with disabilities, and community corrections programs. For more information, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org.

Goodwill-Suncoast2019-12-02T15:03:21-05:00December 2nd, 2019|