So you’ve cleaned out your closets and donated some of the clothing and household goods that you no longer need. Have you ever wondered what happens to these items when they don’t sell in a Goodwill® store? I was so happy to tour the outlet store and recycling center of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Goodwill Industries International
The Best Problems to Have
We just celebrated the one-year anniversary of Goodwill's Donate Movement! We are spreading the message that donating clothing and household goods is good for the environment, the community, and YOU. It is remarkable what we've achieved in this short time… the Donate Movement corporate partners are: Levi's (the D icon is on Levi's care tags)… Read more »
10 Books You Can Get Rid of Because of the Internet
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Ten Things You Probably Don’t Know About Goodwill
My work as the spokesperson for Goodwill® and Ambassador of the Donate Movement is the most fulfilling thing in my career, and I was so honored to recently win the Philanthropy Award at the NAPO-LA Organizing Awards! Thank you to everyone who voted for me. Goodwill also won for "Most Supportive or Organizer-Friendly Charity," so… Read more »
Last Day to Donate for USA Tax Deductions!
Friday, December 31st, is the last day of the year and that means it's the last day for USA tax deductions for donations! (If your financial/tax situation applies) Declutter and DONATE to help yourself and your community, and enter 2011 a little lighter! To find the Goodwill® donation center nearest you, visit http://donate.goodwill.org. This "D"… Read more »
Celebrate America Recycles Day, November 15
Recycling is a part of our normal lives now, but did you know it took about 30 years for the recycling symbol to become as recognized and activated as it is? It was first put out into the world in 1970! Just as there are things you recycle, there are things you donate. (I made… Read more »
Your House Is Not a Library!
One of our members just was saying in our message boards that she threw out a big stack of cooking magazines when she realized that every time she wanted to look up a recipe, she looked it up online anyway! Her story is a great opportunity to remind you that your house is NOT a… Read more »
Don’t Put It Off: Fight Procrastination NOW!
A couple of things to remind you of… first, before I put it off any longer, I wanted to let you know that tomorrow (Sept. 1) is "Fight Procrastination Day!" What dreaded task can you commit to doing? USA readers have a long weekend coming up for Labor Day– here's my big question to you:… Read more »
Donating Do’s and Don’ts
Beth from New York commented on the blog last week that she'd like to get some guidelines for donating, so she makes sure that she is being a Conscious Donor of her belongings and a good steward to the environment and the community! Good idea, Beth! I can certainly speak to Goodwill's guidelines in general… Read more »
Big Announcement: Join Me in Supporting Goodwill’s Donate Movement!
I am so excited and pleased to announce that The Clutter Diet® is partnering with Goodwill Industries International to launch the Donate Movement! Visit donate.goodwill.org to see all of the details. I am in Tacoma today serving as their national spokesperson and ambassador of the movement, speaking at the launch event and doing a radio… Read more »
