GOODWILL MANASOTA PROMOTES LITERACY WHILE SAVING THOUSANDS OF BOOKS FROM AREA LANDFILLS

-- Goodwill Manasota is hosting its annual Bookapalooza book sale on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., at the Tara Bookstore located at 7200 55th Ave. E., Bradenton. The sale features thousands of books, including rare and out-of-print, fiction, children's, travel, cookbooks, history and specialty books. All books will be offered at 25 percent off regular Goodwill prices. There will also be a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, call 941.755.9864.

"We found there is a large market for secondhand books in our area and our annual Bookapalooza is a great opportunity for book lovers to purchase valuable books at a fantastic value,” said Bob Rosinsky, president & CEO of Goodwill Manasota.  

Goodwill Manasota diverted more than 1.3 million pounds of books from area landfills in 2013 and expects to recycle even more books as the organization expands.  All proceeds from the book sale go to support Goodwill’s mission of providing career services and job placement and training to the community with a focus on those with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

About Goodwill Manasota

Goodwill Manasota is an industry-leading, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization that changes lives through the power of work.  With the sales of donated goods and philanthropic donations, Goodwill is able to assist people with disabilities and other barriers to employment by providing job skills training and employment opportunities. In 2013, we served more than 16,000 people, placed 537 people in jobs and assisted 329 veterans as they reintegrated back into the civilian workforce. Goodwill Manasota’s economic impact back to the community is worth $39.3 million.  We accomplish our mission through a network of Good Neighbor Centers in Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and DeSoto counties and our Mission Development Services (MDS) around North America. We also provide opportunities through numerous programs, such as Donated Goods Employment Services, Job Connection, American Veterans & their Families Initiative, JobsPlus, Supported JobsPlus, GoodwillWorks, Mission Development Services, White Glove Services, Good Neighbor Program and Ambassadors Program. Goodwill is one of the pioneers of the reduce-reuse-recycle movement and this past year diverted 37 million pounds out of the landfill.  Goodwill Manasota is legally organized under the laws of the United States and the State of Florida. We are accountable to a local Board of Directors. Goodwill Manasota in essence belongs to this community, and is NOT owned by any individual or company. For more information, visit EXPERIENCEGOODWILL.ORG.