When you donate your new and gently used items, local Goodwill organizations sell them in stores or on shopgoodwill.com and use the revenue generated to provide valuable employment training and job placement services for people in your community.

DONATION DO’S AND DONT’S

When considering the types of donations you wish to make, please bear in mind the quality of the items. Your donations play a critical part in making it possible for local Goodwills to provide job training and placement services. With quality donations, Goodwills are able to deliver critical programs and services.

DONATION DO’S

Wash or dry-clean clothing, if possible.

Test electrical equipment and battery-operated items.

Include all pieces and parts to children’s games and toys.

Check with your local Goodwill to determine standards for donating computers and vehicles.

DONATION DON’TS

Leave items unattended outside a collection center

Donate broken or soiled items

Donate items that have been recalled, banned, or do not meet current safety standards. For more information, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission