Due to Covid-19 we regretfully have to postpone the 2020 Festival of Trees.

It's a Very Beary Christmas!

Each year, the Festival of Trees features Goodwill's signature tree, "A Very Beary Christmas." This nine-foot tree is decorated top to bottom with brand-new teddy bears-- usually about 300 furry friends adorn the branches of this festive fir.

A Very Beary Christmas is auctioned off at the Festival of Trees, with the proceeds benefiting the Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation.  However, a unique tradition started at our very first Festival.  Instead of the keeping the tree for him/herself, the purchasers of this tree have donated it to an area children's hospital or other children's charity.

 

Help us Adorn our Teddy Bear Tree - Donate a New Bear Today!

Our committee is now collecting new Teddy Bears for the 2019 Festival of Trees "Very Beary Christmas Tree"
contact Susan Hegarty if you would like to donate a bear or host a Bear Drive.

NEW Teddy Bear Drop Off Locations 

Drop off during regular store hours at the following: