Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your home, clear out your closet and give back to your community.
From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful. By donating gently used clothing, shoes and household items to Goodwill Industries of North Florida, community members can help fund job training programs while also entering for a chance to win a Visa gift card.
The weeklong initiative encourages families across the region to declutter with purpose — knowing their donations directly support programs that help local individuals build job skills, find employment and achieve financial independence.
How the Campaign Works
Participating in National Clean Out Your Closet Week is simple.
Step 1: Clean Out Your Closet
Gather gently used clothing, shoes and household items you no longer need and bring them to any Goodwill Industries of North Florida donation center.
Step 2: Enter to Win
Every donation made during the campaign week earns a sweepstakes entry. After donating, simply scan the QR code on your receipt or visit the campaign page to submit your entry.
Even better — multiple donations mean multiple chances to win.
Step 3: Win Big
Goodwill will randomly select winners to receive:
- $500 Visa Gift Card
- $250 Visa Gift Card
- $100 Visa Gift Card
- University of Florida Swag: 5 Gators x Nike Hats, 3 $50 UF Bookstore gift cards, and 4 tickets to a UF Gators Baseball game in April.
- Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Gift Basket: 4 tickets to be redeemed for a 2026 game of the winners choice, two shirts, two hats, a foam finger in a clear Jumbo Shrimp backpack ($250 value).
Special Appearances in Jacksonville
To make donation week even more exciting, Goodwill Industries of North Florida is teaming up with the Jacksonville Jaguars for special community appearances.
Fans can drop off donations, take photos and meet some familiar Jaguars faces at these events:
- Sunday, March 15 | 1–2 PM Miramar Donation Center4448 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Saturday, March 21 | 1–2 PM Lakewood Store5953 St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
During both appearances, Jaxson de Ville and members of The ROAR of the Jaguars will be on site greeting donors, collecting items and posing for photos.
The excitement isn’t limited to Jacksonville.
In Alachua County, University of Florida fans can get inspired to clean out their closets by none other than Albert and Alberta Gator, who will help promote donation efforts throughout the week.
Look for donation excitement during these games:
- Sunday, March 15: UF Baseball vs. USC
- Saturday, March 21: UF Softball vs. Tennessee
Why Donating Matters
Donating to Goodwill does more than free up closet space, it creates real impact in the community.
Every item donated helps generate revenue that supports programs designed to help people overcome barriers to employment.
When you donate, you help fund:
- Job training and career services
- Employment placement programs
- Workforce development initiatives across North Florida
Each year, these programs help thousands of individuals secure jobs and gain financial stability.
And of course, there are a few extra perks for donors:
✔ Declutter your home
✔ Support your community
✔ Enter to win a Visa gift card
Ready to Clean Out Your Closet?
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to start spring cleaning, this is it.
Gather your gently used clothing, shoes and household items and drop them off during National Clean Out Your Closet Week, March 15–21.
Your donations could help change someone’s future — and you might just walk away with a prize.
To learn more, find a donation center or enter the sweepstakes, visit: https://goodwillnorthfl.org/national-clean-out-your-closet-week/
Sponsored Content: This article is part of a paid partnership with Goodwill Industries of North Florida.