2005 Striving to Succeed Luncheon

"A man is relieved and happy when he has put his heart into his work and done his best!"  

-Ralph Waldo Emerson  (Self-Reliance, 1841)

November 15, 2005 Goodwill of North Florida held our Annual Striving to Succeed Luncheon where we highlighted our "2005 Achievers of the Year".   Adam Barkley, Kevin Mahaffey, and Martin Dietel were the three participants chosen out of thousands of possible honorees.  They demonstrated great willingness, persistence, and motivation in successfully overcoming profound barriers to employment. 

Goodwill of North Florida Places Over 7,000 People In Jobs In 2005

Goodwill of North Florida placed 6,200 people into employment last year! 

In 2005, Goodwill of North Florida ranked 4th among all Goodwills nationwide for the number of people placed into jobs.   Goodwill of North Florida offers free job training and placement services to the 14 county area we serve (including Duval, St. Johns, Alachua, Baker, and Putnam counties).  For more information on programs and services offered please visit our Workforce Development page or contact Jim Wadsworth, Senior Vice President of Workforce Development.

Jacksonville City Council Presents Resolution to Goodwill

Jacksonville's City Council Members honored Goodwill of North Florida with Resolution 2003-1500-A on January 27, 2004.  Resolution 2003-1500-A is

 "A Resolution Honoring and Commending Goodwill Industries of North Florida for Over 60 years of outstanding work in the Jacksonville Community."

Thank you Former Council President Lad Daniels and Councilwoman Suzanne Jenkins for proposing the resolution and recognizing Goodwill, our mission, and the services we offer the community.

Former Council President Lad Daniels and Councilwoman Suzanne Jenkins

present Goodwill of North Florida with City Council Resolution 2003-1500-A.