Shop or donate to give new life to objects and people in your community
ROCKVILLE, Maryland., 16 August 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On 17.AugustthNational Thrift Store Day, Goodwill encourages shoppers to enjoy the thrill they can experience when searching for unique and affordable vintage items at thrift stores, and the added joy of extending the life of usable items so fewer things end up in landfills. At Goodwill, the positive impact of thrift store shopping goes even further, as sales of donated items fund employment and job training programs in local communities.
Goodwill has been a leader in reuse for more than 120 years, making every effort to sell, reuse or recycle donations locally through multiple retail channels, including more than 3,300 retail stores, outlet stores, and e-commerce sites to keep donated goods in circulation longer. Last year, Goodwill diverted 2.0 billion pounds of used goods from landfills and gave them a second life.
Goodwill’s mission is to provide people with the support they need to empower themselves and succeed through training, development and employment opportunities. Every day, Goodwill helps nearly 400 people find a good job. In 2023 alone, Goodwill helped more than 1.7 million people access employment and support services. Goodwill’s employment centers provide convenient access to tools, technology, training and support for job seekers in a variety of industries.
“On this year’s National Thrift Shop Day, I want to highlight Goodwill’s dual purpose of helping people in our communities prosper while protecting the environment,” said Steve Preston, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. “Our approach to sustainability is truly circular: We take environmental stewardship by preserving the value of donated goods, and through our mission programs, we help transform the lives of people in our communities who are struggling to find work.”
Goodwill recently relaunched its New Lives campaign, featuring inspiring stories from diverse people who have used Goodwill’s services, paired with real donations from Goodwill stores across the country that have made stories like theirs possible.
To find your local Goodwill store or donation center, visit www.goodwill.org/locator
ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Goodwill® is the nation’s largest nonprofit professional development network. It works to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by strengthening communities, building bridges to opportunity, and helping people in need realize their potential through learning and the power of work.®.
For more than 120 years, goodwill organizations have been North America have helped people find work, support their families, and feel the satisfaction that comes with work. There are 154 local Goodwill organizations that assist people through a variety of job placement services, job training programs, and other community-based services. Thousands of people receive jobs and other social services through Goodwill, and in 2023, local Goodwill organizations helped more than 1.7 million people gain skills, access resources, and advance their careers.
Goodwill sells donated items in over 3,300 outlet and retail stores across the U.S. and Canadaand online marketplaces. Revenues support job placement and training programs that help people earn money and build careers.
For more information or to find a Goodwill location near you, visit goodwill.org. Follow us on Twitter/X: @GoodwillIntl and @GoodwillCapHill, and find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: GoodwillIntl.
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