Upgrades Will Enhance Shopper, Donor and Employee Experiences

ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2023) – Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) recently announced it will begin renovating its flagship retail store and administrative building, located at 7531 S. Orange Blossom Trail, in Orlando.

Work is scheduled to begin mid-February 2024. To limit operational disruptions for shoppers, donors and employees, Goodwill will remain open while crews complete the renovation in phases over the next 24 months. When completed, the makeover will enhance employee workspace and the customer experience.

Other new features will include:

-Redesigned, covered donation drive-through lanes to protect donors and employees from the weather

-Expanded sales floor that spans 19,000-sq. ft.

-Restructured processing area designed to streamline workflow

-New exterior façade

-Dedicated classroom space that will be used to teach at-risk teens through Goodwill’s Project Compass program, an alternative high school in collaboration with OCPS

“It’s an exciting time for Goodwill,” said Ed Durkee, president and CEO at GICF. “This renovation is much more than a fresh coat of paint. It is an investment in the quality of the environments we provide for our employees. It is also an enduring commitment to the Skyview and South OBT community we’ve called home for 25 years. We’re incredibly proud of being of the area’s largest and best employers. And we’re grateful for the community support that allows us to be even better.”

To follow the progress of renovations, visit www.GoodwillCFL.org or follow GICF on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.

About Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. (GICF) 

For 65 years, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has provided vocational and job placement services to tens of thousands of people living in Central Florida. Through 31 retail/outlet stores and 16 Donation Xpress locations in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake and Volusia counties, Goodwill diverted nearly 24 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfills in 2023. Goodwill Industries of Central Florida directly channels more than 90 percent of its annual revenue into programs that enable individuals to secure meaningful employment, achieve their personal goals and thrive economically.