Goodwill shoppers in Orange County can round up to support Orlando Union Rescue Mission
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida and the Orlando Union Rescue Mission are partnering this September to help individuals experiencing homelessness through a round-up campaign at checkout.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. —
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) and the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) are partnering to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Central Florida through a month-long round-up campaign at Goodwill stores in Orange County.
Elizabeth Rice, director of the Prosperity Platform at GICF, highlighted the organization’s long-standing efforts.
Fred Clayton, president and CEO of OURM, shared the mission’s purpose and impact.
Throughout the month of September, Goodwill shoppers in Orange County can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout.
Funds raised will be donated to OURM, and GICF will match the funds raised up to $10,000.
This initiative builds on a partnership between the two nonprofit organizations that connects OURM guests with Goodwill’s Prosperity Platform, providing one-on-one coaching to help individuals identify goals, access resources and take steps toward achieving them.
Goodwill retail store locations in Orange County:Apopka
1312 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
Curry Ford
7390 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
Goldenrod
4780 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
Lake Nona
12865 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832
South Orange Blossom Trail
7531 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
Waterford Lakes
12170 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32825
Winter Garden
14190 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Winter Park Boutique
750 N Orange Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Pine Hills and Taft Outlet locations are not included in this initiative.
Click here to learn more about Goodwill Industries of Central Florida.
For more information about the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, click here.