Goodwill Industries of South Florida

Thank you, Goodwill Industries International, for having us!🙌 At the Sustainable Business Club (SBC), we’re all about creating opportunities for experiential learning and growth. One of our core goals is to bridge the gap between how sustainability is discussed and how it’s actually implemented in real-world operations. That’s why we’re focused on building meaningful partnerships with organizations that are truly making a difference. Recently, we had the privilege to tour Goodwill’s South Florida operational facility, a 40-million-pound capacity center, hosted by General Manager Bill Eckler and District Manager Magui F.. It was incredible to see how a nonprofit like Goodwill has developed such a robust and sustainable business model. Here are some highlights that stood out: ~Repurposing Textiles: This facility alone repurposes over 360,000 pounds of stained or torn linens each year. Multiply that across all of Goodwill’s North American facilities, and the impact on the circular economy is staggering!♻️ ~Water and Energy Savings: Their innovative water recycling system saves 10.6 million gallons of water annually, while they use advanced methods to monitor and reduce energy consumption—all while meeting Energy Star standards.⭐ Call this operational excellence in action! ~Creating Social Impact: Goodwill doesn’t stop at environmental sustainability; they are committed to advancing social mobility. By creating jobs for individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment, they’re transforming lives and communities.🌍 What struck me the most is how seamlessly these efforts come together. Goodwill isn’t just reducing their environmental footprint; they’re creating real value across the board. From repurposing textiles to fostering employment opportunities, their model is both impactful and inspiring. A huge thank you to Conchita Topinka, Paloma Suarez Biglieri, Teddy L'Houtellier, Bill Eckler, and Magui F. for facilitating this experience. Witnessing these operations firsthand was a powerful reminder that real impact happens when investments, environmental, and social goals align.💡 University of Miami Herbert Business School, Miami Herbert Unanue Graduate Career Advancement, Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Lissabeth Mena, Estelle Allaire, Adam Benomar, Oriana El Fakih Collantes, Paul A. Pavlou, David Landsberg, Steven C. Preston

With 140 employees in our Healthcare Laundry Services Division, we provide local hospitals and facilities with clean linens and more. It’s just one of the six business divisions of our social enterprise! Learn about each of these businesses and more with a virtual tour of our South Florida campuses: https://lnkd.in/ee4pj-fF #VirtualTour #SocialEnterprise

🎉 Thank you Miami! 🎉 Because of your support, local individuals with disabilities and other work barriers will have the guidance and training they need to start their journey to meaningful employment. See our Give Miami Day page: https://heyor.ca/ECbNkD Want to continue to create opportunities for growth in our community year-round? 💙 Shop at our 30+ Goodwill South Florida locations: https://heyor.ca/43m10O 💙 Donate gently used items: https://heyor.ca/lZrfHL 💙 Stay connected with us on social. Once again, thank you for helping us continue our mission of creating hope, opportunities, and a place to belong. #GiveMiamiDay #GMD2024

Time is running out! ⏰ This Give Miami Day, we’re working to help people with disabilities and other barriers secure meaningful employment - and we need your support to cross the finish line by midnight! Donate: https://heyor.ca/ECbNkD Your contribution funds essential job training: $26 - Helps provide 1 hour of job training $52 - Helps provide 2 hours of job training $104 - Helps provide 4 hours of job training $208 - Helps provide 1 day of job training Every gift, big or small, makes an impact. Already contributed? Thank you! You can still help us reach our goal by sharing this message or spreading the word on social media. Donate and learn more: https://heyor.ca/ECbNkD #GiveMiamiDay #GMD2024

Show the love, Miami! We have until midnight to fund job training to help people with disabilities and other barriers secure meaningful employment, like Maria: Maria, a single mother with disabilities, suddenly became the caretaker for two family members with medical needs. Already prepared with her GED and a culinary diploma, we worked with her to find an accommodating role, making sure she can support herself and those who depend on her. Maria’s resilience is an inspiration, and stories like hers wouldn’t be possible without your support. 📣 Donate and share our goal: https://heyor.ca/ECbNkD #GiveMiamiDay #GMD2024

We’re halfway through Give Miami Day! With only a few hours left to reach our goal, we need your help to change the lives of individuals with disabilities and other work barriers in Miami. Donate now or spread the word: https://heyor.ca/ECbNkD #GiveMiamiDay #GMD2024

Today is Give Miami Day! 💙 While our retail stores help fund our mission, it’s your generosity that empowers us to offer services like our Job Placement Program. By giving today, you can encourage new stories of resilience and success. Just $26 helps provide one hour of personalized job training—and any amount can make a difference! Donate to help us reach our annual goal of supporting 1,000 individuals with disabilities and other work barriers in securing meaningful employment: https://heyor.ca/ECbNkD #GiveMiamiDay #GMD2024

Tomorrow is Give Miami Day! Help 1,000 of your neighbors gain the skills and support they need to enter the workforce, obtain financial independence, and build meaningful futures by: 💙 Donating between now and 11:59 pm ET on November 21st. 💙 Spreading the word on social media or forwarding this email to your friends and family. 💙 Starting a personal fundraiser on our behalf to amplify your impact. Learn more: https://heyor.ca/ECbNkD #GiveMiamiDay #GMD2024

This Give Miami Day, can we count on you to help people like Oraine? As a teenager, Oraine faced learning challenges and came to Goodwill South Florida for support. Through daily guidance and perseverance, he became a skilled sewing operator in our manufacturing division - even traveling to Washington, DC, to share his story. Our Job Placement Program empowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to find meaningful employment through personalized counseling, skill-building, and training. You can help us achieve our annual goal of placing 1,000 individuals in jobs tailored to their abilities. Just $26 helps cover one hour of job training for someone like Oraine. Every gift, no matter the size, creates opportunity. Donate and share: https://heyor.ca/ECbNkD #GiveMiamiDay #GMD2024

🌴 Let's show the world what the "305" is all about on Give Miami Day! 🌴 With your help, we can achieve our annual goal of placing 1,000 individuals with disabilities and other work barriers in jobs tailored to their abilities. 🌴 No need to wait until Thursday - make a difference today by donating (no gift is too small), sharing our goal on social media, or starting a personal fundraiser on our behalf: https://heyor.ca/ECbNkD #GiveMiamiDay #GMD2024