In late April, Goodwill Manasota invited a core group of supporters to its corporate campus in Bradenton to learn how they can help the organization achieve its mission of changing lives through the power of work. The attendees—participants of the Goodwill Ambassadors program—were provided with suggestions for concrete actions they could take to support Goodwill as well as engage others with the cause. In addition to attending a Lunch & Learn program (to better understand the organization's operations and mission services) people can help to support Goodwill through: participation in Speakers Bureau and/or tour guide training; organizing a fundraiser or donation drive; providing mock interviewing and resume writing assistance for the Job Connection career services program; serving on event committees; sharing stories through written, video and social media testimonials; bringing a group for a personal shopping experience; inviting a business to do a change round-up; and sponsoring an Ambassador event. To get involved, contact Pavitra Ciavardone at pavitra.ciavardone@gimi.org or 941-355-2721 ext. 163.

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