Give it to Goodwill: 3 Reasons to Donate Today!
As we say farewell to summer and begin to settle into a new season, it’s a good time to look around your home for things you no longer want, use, or need.
For example, maybe you have some summer clothes that you know you won’t wear next year. Or, maybe you’re tired of your current home décor, and you’re ready to freshen things up. When was the last time you sorted through your shoe collection or your kids’ toys? Do you want to get rid of an old car that you don’t drive anymore? From clothing to housewares and even vehicles “” all of it can be donated to Ohio Valley Goodwill!
In case you need some extra motivation to let go of your gently-used stuff, here are three top reasons to donate to Goodwill:
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Reason #1: Make room in your closet (for more clothes!)
No one wants a messy closet, but it’s all too common when you’re holding onto too many clothes. Instead of letting your clothing collection overwhelm you, take back control of your closet by decluttering and donating regularly. The start of a new season is a perfect time to take inventory of your current wardrobe and decide what you want to keep or donate. Remember, the more items you donate, the more room you’ll be making to replace them! That’s great news if you like to shake up your style every once in a while.
Your donations make a difference!
Reason #2: Help keep our planet beautiful
We can all take steps toward an eco-friendly lifestyle, and donating your pre-loved items to Goodwill is an easy way to do just that! Every year, Goodwill organizations divert millions of pounds of reusable goods from local landfills. After receiving donations, we prepare to resell them in our retail stores at affordable prices, so someone else can put your gently-used pieces to good use! If we receive items that can’t be resold, we work to recycle them responsibly.
Reason #3: Break down barriers to employment
Donating to Goodwill is about more than simply decluttering and repurposing your used items. It’s an opportunity to change lives and create jobs right here in your community! That’s because every single donation you make to Ohio Valley Goodwill goes on to help provide job skills training and employment services for people facing barriers to employment, including individuals with disabilities and local veterans. If you needed one amazing reason to donate your items, this is it!
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Don’t wait, donate!
We’ve all been there. After gathering up all your donations in a bag or box, you place them in your trunk”¦and forget they’re there. One tip is to donate on the same day you clear out your clutter instead of waiting because Goodwill makes the donation process quick and easy. All you need to do is head to any of our convenient donation centers in and around Cincinnati and drop off your gently-used items. We’ll take care of the rest!
Where is your nearest Ohio Valley Goodwill donation site? Find out here. Thank you for supporting Goodwill’s mission!
