Tag: Donation

After Your Yard Sale, Think Goodwill

April 26, 2013

So everything didn’t sell at the yard sale, but you made some money and cleaned out the garage, basement and those over-stuffed closets.

Instead of putting what you didn’t sell at the curb, donate it to Goodwill. The last thing you want to do is re-store boxes of unsold stuff you no longer use and refill the space you just cleared. Declutter. Feel the freedom of letting go of your unneeded stuff.  Keep your gently used items out of landfills.

Next time you are out and about, donate them to Goodwill: store locations. Take those bags and boxes of stuff to a Goodwill store near you. Hundreds of donors give to Goodwill each week. You too can feel good knowing your things are going to a good cause.

Your donations help people in your community. Goodwill provides job training and runs programs for people with disabilities. The sale of donated merchandize helps create jobs and teaches new job skills to people who have barriers to employment. Goodwill accepts clothes, toys, glassware, household items, furniture (at most locations) and computers, but NOT TVs. For a list of what not to donate.

To fulfill its mission, Goodwill needs donations like yours. Don’t let your possession end up in a landfill.  When you are ready to declutter, go green and donate to Goodwill.

One Ring to Rule them All

May 3, 2010

If you haven’t yet heard, Goodwill received an anonymous donation of a fabulous 2.6 carat diamond ring. It has been appraised at $17,600 and will be placed up for bid probably next week on the auction site for Goodwill, www.shopgoodwill.com where everyone has a chance to bid on it.

This has been an exciting week for all of goodwill with all of the media coverage from this once in a lifetime donation. There has been airplay on ABC’s National News, MSNBC, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and NBC’s the Today Show. Everyone wants to get the word out on this ring.

Here is a bit of some of the newscast from the Today Show:

“And the ring turned in by an unknown is apparently very generous donor at a Goodwill distribution center in Pennsylvania has now been appraised at more than $17,000. The center usually gets costume jewelry but this was one a diamond in the rough. Talk about Goodwill… I wonder if it was a mistake. It must have been a very honest employee of that Goodwill center. That’s nice to see. It is going to go for good.”

Word is spreading on this ring. To get all the latest updates stay posted here or at Facebook. Remember to spread the word and the Goodwill.

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One Person’s Trash if Definitely Somebody’s Treasure

April 28, 2010

Have you heard the news yet? There was a fantastic find of a 2.6 carat diamond ring found anonymously donated to a Goodwill store. This really is a treasure. The ring is absolutely beautiful and has been appraised at a whopping $17,600!! It just goes to show that you never know what treasure you may find at your local Goodwill.

The ring will be placed on the auction site for Goodwill at www.shopgoodwill.com and will be under the section of Reading, PA. Bidding will start soon so make sure you and everyone you know has a chance to bid on this priceless treasure that is at Goodwill.

This story has been seen on all kinds of media outlets. Check it out how this ring is sweeping the nation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEF9ZHkQNOU

This is a well put together piece showing the ring and how it was found.

Treasures like this one can be found all over at your local Goodwill. All it takes is a little digging. As always, Happy hunting.

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I Love Spring Cleaning!

March 19, 2010

Spring Cleaning As the snow melts and the kids are antsy to get outside and run around, I realize that is time for my favorite clean-up of the season. Spring cleaning is almost here!! All that clutter from the winter has got to go. But some might ask, “where do I start?”

The best idea is to tackle the most chaotic areas first. This will help make some room for stuff that is worth saving. Make sure you have different bins set up. Have one for trash and one for donations. This accomplishes your first step.

Make sure you get rid of these bins as soon as they are filled. I remember one time I did the first step and forgot to get rid of it. Whew, I had clutter cluttered with clutter. Say that 5 times fast.

Bring the stuff to donate, like unwanted kitchen items, clothes, or coats from past seasons to your local Goodwill to get your tax deductible receipt. Make this spring cleaning worth your time. While there, make sure you check out their deals for the spring. The bargains thrift stores have in the spring is the best with all the newly donated stuff that comes in. Remember a great bargain is just around the corner!

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The Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale

March 3, 2010

I’m getting ready for The Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale! Are you? I’ve done some spring cleaning and I’m donating the clothing my kids’ have outgrown.

From March 10 – 24, drop off clean, gently-used clothing and household materials at participating  Bon-Ton stores or at participating Goodwill donation centers to save on purchases!

You will receive a coupon for every item donated worth 20 percent off on apparel, shoes and accessories merchandise and 15 percent off on cosmetics, fragrances and home store merchandise. Certain items, including electronics and toys, qualify for a 10 percent discount.

And don’t forget, if you take your donations on the first day of the sale only, March 10, you’ll receive two coupons for each item you donate!

For more information, visit www.millionactsofgoodwill.com.

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Dump your X’s Stuff Drive

February 8, 2010

Have you seen that the Goodwill store at Colonial Park is having an Anti-Valentine’s Day Donation Drive? It’s for all us single people who may have some leftover souvenirs from past relationships (or for anyone who wants to take the opportunity to clean out their closets!). I totally love the idea that I don’t need a date for this V-day function.

I’m also pretty pumped that I can stop in on my way to work on Friday morning. They’ll be taking donations at that store from 7am – 6pm. And my favorite radio station, 105.7 The X will be there from 4-6pm. Rock on! Not to mention that while I’m there, I’ll be checking out some of the name brands that might hit the Goodwill shelves from other’s ex’s.

Dump your X's Stuff Drive
Dump your X’s Stuff Drive