February, 2021 | Goodwill Industries Suncoast

Goodwill Stores Hosting COVID-19 Vaccination Events on Select Dates and Times

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast is hosting COVID-19 vaccination events at our stores during select dates and times. County Health Department personnel will administer the vaccines at the locations and times listed below, while supplies last. Masks are required. Those vaccinated at these events will receive a discount coupon good at Goodwill-Suncoast stores.

VACCINATION EVENTS AT GOODWILL STORES

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
July 7 – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.,1407 U.S. 301, Tampa, 33619
July 7 – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. 1106 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon 33511.
July 8 – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 4102 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 33614.
July 13 – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 10739 Big Bend Rd., Riverview 33579.
July 13 – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. 3050 College Ave. E, Ruskin 33570.
July 15 – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 2802 James Redman Pkwy., Plant City 33566.

POLK COUNTY
July 9 – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 5411 Florida Ave. S. Lakeland, 33713
July 9 – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 6^th St. N.W., Winter Haven 33881
Aug. 2 – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 5411 Florida Ave. S. Lakeland, 33713
Aug. 2 – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.,600 6^th St. N.W., Winter Haven 33881

PINELLAS COUNTY
July 19 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 16494 U.S. Hwy 19 N., Clearwater 33764
July 20 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m, 1460 Missouri Ave. N., Largo 33770
July 21 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 3929 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar 33677
July 22 –11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 10596 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg 33702
July 23 –11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2550 34^th Street N., St. Petersburg 33713

CITRUS COUNTY
July 28 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 254 N. Suncoast Blvd., Suite 60, Crystal River 34429
Aug. 2 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 254 N. Suncoast Blvd., Suite 60, Crystal River 34429

Vaccinations will be provided at no cost to those receiving them. Customers with health insurance will need to bring their insurance card to their scheduled appointment. Medicare members should bring their red, white and blue Medicare Part B card. Customers without health insurance will need to provide their driver’s license or Social Security number.

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is transforming lives through lifelong learning and the 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, 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-Suncoast2021-06-29T15:16:53-04:00February 23rd, 2021|

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

Goodwill-Suncoast2021-02-18T16:51:29-05:00February 18th, 2021|

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.

blogger posing — 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!

Goodwill-Suncoast2021-02-11T15:09:27-05:00February 11th, 2021|

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

Appointments available starting Feb. 15

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

Goodwill’s Job Connection Centers are collaborating with the United Way to offer FREE tax preparation services in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to help people access these benefits. These services will be available, by appointment, the following dates for people with annual household incomes less than $66,000.

Appointments available:
At the Goodwill Job Connection Center inside the Goodwill store at 10739 Big Bend Rd., Riverview.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week, Feb.15 through April 9, plus Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday March 6.

And at the Goodwill Job Connection Center inside the Goodwill store at 2550 34^th St. N., St. Petersburg.
Tuesday and Thursday each week, Feb.16 through April 8, plus Friday March 12 and Saturday Feb. 27.

To make an appointment, visit https://unitedwaysuncoast.org/what-we-do/income/free-tax-help/

For additional information or to learn how to book an appointment, call Job Connection, St. Petersburg 727-321-7337, Riverview 813-302-9405.

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, 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-Suncoast2021-02-10T08:15:20-05:00February 10th, 2021|

What to wear to brunch?

Hey lovely thrifters, I hope you’ve been well! Am I the only one who felt like this past January was the shortest one ever?! Hehe.

So far I’ve been successful maintaining my minimalist closet; I hope you’ve been able to commit to your New Year’s resolutions as well. One thing I haven’t been so good at is keeping up with friends, so I decided to meet up with one on a brunch hangout.

I needed a simple dress and of course I had to check Goodwill first! That’s where I found this little green dress with pockets. I LOVE pockets! The dress captured my eye even though it looked kinda “boring.” (Except the pockets, of course!)

The price of the dress was just $5.98 at Goodwill, which is about what most dresses sell for at Goodwill. I’m on a budget, but I don’t mind paying $6 for a dress I know I’ll wear a lot!

I realized that a good statement collar could elevate this simple dress. So I decided to pair it with a pearl collared top and it worked really well. I felt like the “missing” element on the dress disappeared when I made that little style tweak!

blogger in dress — See the collar peeking out from under these gorgeous flowers? :)

Unfortunately, due to a sudden emergency my friend had to cancel our brunch hangout. So I decided to take pictures in the dress, because why not?

If you’d like to visit these fun photo opps, they’re at 1113 S. Florida Ave in Lakeland, behind the Born & Bread Bakehouse.

Have fun, and thrift on!

Goodwill-Suncoast2021-02-03T13:58:12-05:00February 3rd, 2021|