Goodwill teams up with ‘Keep Orlando Beautiful’ to showcase sustainable couture

GOODWILL TEAMS UP WITH ‘KEEP ORLANDO BEAUTIFUL’ TO SHOWCASE SUSTAINABLE COUTURE

Annual ‘Trash 2 Trends’ Fashion Show Raises Funds for Green Initiatives in Orlando

WHAT:

From costume jewelry to jeans, jackets, sweaters and more, discarded or donated clothing items can find new purpose “walking the runway” at the 10th annual “Trash 2 Trends” fashion show. This year, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is teaming up with Keep Orlando Beautiful as the presenting sponsor for the event’s 10th anniversary celebration, slated for May 7 at the Orlando Science Center.

More than 20 artists from near and far will showcase outfits they designed and created entirely from upcycled materials. The event raises money to help fund environmental efforts across Orlando and aligns with Goodwill’s mission of sustainability and stewardship.

Tickets for the “Trash 2 Trends Fashion Show presented by Goodwill Industries of Central Florida” cost $48, which includes dinner and free parking at the Orlando Science Center garage. Attendees must be at least 21 years old.

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 7

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

WHERE: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando, FL 32803

HOW: Tickets are available at Eventbrite

About Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. (GICF)

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has provided vocational and job placement services to tens of thousands of people living in Central Florida. Through 31 retail/outlet stores and 18 Donation Xpress locations in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake and Volusia counties, Goodwill diverted nearly 24 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfills in 2024. Goodwill Industries of Central Florida directly channels more than 90 percent of its annual revenue into programs that enable individuals to secure meaningful employment, achieve their personal goals and thrive economically.