Goodwill was found in 1902 by Boston Minister, Reverend Edgar J. Helms. He took donations from…read morewealthy Bostonians and hired people who were poor but who could fix the items. They were then given to the people who worked on them or were resold. Goodwill's philosophy is "a hand up, not a hand out". Today Goodwill has become a $5 billion nonprofit organization that provides job training, employment, and community programs for people who have disabilities that might prevent them from getting a job on their own. This seems like an older store. Some of the stores I have been in lately have had new merchandise and a large Halloween section. This store seemed smaller than other stores I have visited and they only had one rack of Halloween items. It was not anything like the stores on the west coast of Florida that can rival Spirit Halloween with their array of costumes. I think someone in this store has been watching Getting Organized with the Home Edit on Netflix because the clothes were organized in the rainbow color scheme that Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin champion. Everything was organized nicely but there wasn't anything for me today. Prices also seemed kind of high compared to other thrift stores in the area. It was a miss for me but I might have just visited on an off day.

Get what you need, and leave because you may find something else to buy. Overall, it's a good place…read moreto find what you need or not find it. but then you may find something else that you need. It's just that type of

This organization has been a game changer for me. As a social worker, I come across so many…read moreunder-served people who have lost their homes, their lives and their dignity. With each division of my work, from the homeless to the hospitalized, I have been able to call on Thomas and TSOMB to assist with clothing, toiletries and even household appliances that ease the burden so many face during times of adversity. He has been professional, kind and caring. I could not recommend a better place to donate your gently used clothing and household items or a better person to call on for help.

From the owner: "The Shirt Off My Back" was founded by Thomas Volturo. Thomas began collecting clothing and…read morepersonal items from friends and distributing the items right out of the trunk of his car directly to the homeless in our South Florida community. More and more people began to offer communications. The movement has grown and more and more individuals, families and non-profit organizations are benefiting from the generosity of your donations. Our goal is simple: we put clothing, toiletries and other items directly into the hands of people in need. When asked "why do you do this?" Thomas always responds with the same answer... "because I can." Please join us in our mission to "pay it forward" and help less fortunate folks in our neighborhoods.

Paul and his wife own this business and helped us in our time of need. At 1 AM we called their…read moreoffice and greeted with amazing customer service and took care of the needs of our loved one. Our situation was dealt with in a comforting and professional manner. Highly recommended.

Locally owned, family run company. John Lloyd was very easy to work with and very compassionate. As…read moremuch as I hate to make coast an issue during times of death, the cost of cremation for a loved one was very inexpensive at Northwood. The only draw back was they do not accept credit card.