May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder to slow down, check in with ourselves, and find healthy ways to care for our minds as much as our bodies. While self-care can look different for everyone, sometimes one of the simplest ways to reset mentally is by refreshing the space around us. Clutter can often create feelings of stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and even exhaustion. Piles of clothes, crowded closets, overflowing drawers, and rooms filled with things we no longer u

Goodwill South Mississippi was recently featured on local news station WLOX as the organization continues spreading awareness about its newest community initiative, Goodwill Reads, and its upcoming fundraising golf tournament, Birdies for Books. Director of Mission Services & Fund Development Jeannine Johnston, Goodwill Reads Program Manager Jennifer Crawford, and Goodwill South Mississippi’s mascot, Sunny the Smiling G, appeared on the station’s local program to discuss the

A new golf tournament with a meaningful mission is teeing off on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Birdies for Books, hosted by Goodwill of South Mississippi, will take place August 27th at Windance Country Club in Biloxi, MS, bringing the community together for a day on the green while supporting early childhood literacy through the organization’s newest initiative, Goodwill Reads. Proceeds from the Birdies for Books tournament will directly benefit Goodwill Reads, a program dedic

A morning filled with laughter, imagination, and the joy of reading recently took place at Crossroads Elementary and Bel-Aire Elementary, as community leader R. Lee Flowers brought stories to life for local students in celebration of Dr. Seuss Month. Reading beloved classics “Mr. Bow Tie” and “Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?”, Flowers captivated young audiences and helped spark excitement around reading at an early age. Adding to the fun, Sunny the Smiling G, mascot for Goodwill

Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi is proud to announce that Jeannine Johnston has been named the new Director of Mission Services & Fund Development. Johnston began her career with Goodwill in 2020 as an E-Commerce Manager at Goodwill Industries of Mississippi based in Jackson, serving the central region of Mississippi. In February 2024, she stepped into the role of Workforce Development Supervisor, directing workforce training programs for re-entry populations, leadin

Spring cleaning season is here, and as March 20 marks the first day of spring, many families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are decluttering closets and looking for a fresh start. But what if your spring refresh didn’t cost a fortune? At Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi's Outlet Store offers something not every community has, the chance to shop by the pound, and it just might be the best way to save this season. Not Your Typical Thrift Store The Goodwill Outlet is

On January 27, Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi partnered with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services to host their first-ever Job Extravaganza at Biloxi High School, bringing real-world career exposure directly to high school students with diverse learning needs. The event welcomed a wide range of local businesses and organizations, from A Latte Friends Coffee Shop and Chris’ Beauty College to members of the local Police Department, each sharing insigh

Biloxi, MS — Goodwill of South Mississippi proudly launched their new childhood literacy program, GoodReads this week, with its very first reading events at Bel-Aire Elementary School and Crossroads Elementary Schools in Gulfport. The inaugural readings were led by Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Matt Haley, alongside Goodwill’s beloved mascot, Sunny the Smiling G, bringing stories, smiles, and excitement to local elementary students. Each child who participated rece

January, 2026 The start of a new year isn’t just about fresh goals and clean slates — it’s also one of the best times of the year to thrift shop and donate! After the holidays, many people take time to declutter their homes, clear out closets, and make space for what’s next. That means your local Goodwill stores are filling up with amazing finds just in time for January! Here’s why January is a thrift lover’s dream: Post-holiday purges mean more inventory . As families unpack

December 2025 This holiday season, Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi is honored to give back to one of our local nonprofit partners in a meaningful way. Through the generosity of our community, we recently delivered two full truckloads of donations to the Humane Society of South Mississippi, helping support animals in need during the colder months. The donation included a wide variety of much-needed items collected through our Goodwill for Good Paws Donation Drive, as