https://www.goodwill.org/category/blog/donate/ Local Goodwills are nonprofits that help people overcome challenges to build skills, find jobs and grow their careers. #PowerOfWork Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:18:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-goodwill-site-icon-nobg-32x32.png https://www.goodwill.org/category/blog/donate/ 32 32 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/ https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/tips-for-storing-donations/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:27:59 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=568167 While your overwhelming generosity has made it necessary for many local Goodwill organizations to temporarily suspend accepting donations, we know you may still be inspired to clear out while we’re all practicing social distancing. Check out these few tips for storing up your donations while you wait for donation centers to reopen in your area.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/mom-hack-teach-your-kids-about-the-power-of-donating-with-a-craft/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=567976 Even with most Goodwill® donation doors temporarily closed, we know that donating is important for so many reasons. This is the perfect time to teach kids about the importance of donations and get them involved in spring cleaning.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/how-you-can-help-regarding-hurricane-harvey/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:02:28 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=506453 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/getting-organized-the-3-biggest-maintenance-mistakes/ Sat, 08 Apr 2017 13:36:58 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=491715 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/getting-organized-systems-built-to-last/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 13:21:27 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=491701 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/getting-organized-as-easy-as-a-b-c-and-d/ Sat, 25 Mar 2017 13:25:03 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=491380 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/kiss-clutter-goodbye-with-goodwill-and-the-container-store/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:38:05 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=356802 During the Container Store’s Kiss Clutter Goodbye sale, they’ve partnered with Goodwill to help you declutter and live the organized life, while helping to change the lives of people Goodwill supports. Now through May 15, donate at least $5 at checkout and get a FREE bag* to take home as a reminder to declutter and give to Goodwill all year long! Plus save on hundreds of products to help you do life organized.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/how-to-make-more-room-for-new-stuff/ Sat, 12 Dec 2015 06:00:42 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=276391 One of my favorite ways to save time is to shop online, yet one of my least favorite jobs is breaking down the cardboard boxes that show up when my stuff is delivered! And while I love to get new things, I also follow the “One In, One Out” rule, so for everything new, something else gets donated to Goodwill®.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/how-to-turn-toys-from-the-past-into-jobs-of-the-future/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=273660 Every holiday season, it seems there's a new toy, game or device that has parents making a mad dash to the mall. While some of those holiday favorites live on for years, others fall by the wayside faster than you can say “Happy New Year!” Luckily, Goodwill® has been available to turn the items in your land of forgotten toys (formerly known as your basement or garage) into job training and employment services for the community. Let's take a look at some of the most memorable and sought-after holiday toys of the last 20 years and how they can make a difference today.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/four-ways-to-organize-on-a-budget/ https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/four-ways-to-organize-on-a-budget/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2015 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=230463 Can’t afford to remodel your entire kitchen or closet? If you watch lifestyle television shows, you may get the feeling that getting organized and making over your spaces is out of reach for your budget. Here are a few ways you can organize your life and do it affordably! 1. Maximize your space first. You may think you need to add more cabinetry or buy more furniture, when what you really need is to pare down your belongings and get real about what you are actually using! Once you make decisions and keep only what you really use and love, you will have much less to store. (And of course, please donate what you don’t need to Goodwill®! Fi]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/donate/four-ways-to-organize-on-a-budget/feed/ 2