Did You Know You Can Donate These Things to Goodwill?
Most people know that Goodwill is the place to donate gently-used clothes. But did you know that you can give so much more to Goodwill other than clothing? The next time you’re cleaning out your home or garage, take a moment to think before you toss unwanted items in the trash. Chances are, you can donate those used goods to Goodwill instead!
Let’s take a look at some of the more surprising things you can donate to Ohio Valley Goodwill:
Wedding Dress
Prom Dress
Wedding gowns and prom dresses
Wondering what to do with the wedding gown or special occasion dress that’s gathering dust in the back of your closet? If you’re ready to give it a new home, give it to Goodwill! You can feel great about donating your well-loved dresses and gowns to Ohio Valley Goodwill. Not only will you clean out your closet, but you’ll also give someone in your community a chance to find a more affordable dress in our stores so they can enjoy those special occasions, too!
Jewelry from Goodwill’s Treasure Island Gift Shop
Jewelry and accessories
While you’re cleaning out your closet, don’t forget to sort through your jewelry and accessories! If you’re like most people, you’re probably holding onto old, unworn, or inherited costume jewelry and accessories that simply don’t fit your style. That’s okay””you can give your unwanted goods a new life by donating them to Goodwill! Through our innovative donation-resale model, we can transform your donations into meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities and local veterans.
Cooking pot from Goodwill
Kitchen supplies
Are your kitchen cupboards full-to-bursting with dishes, glassware, pots and pans, and utensils? Do you have small appliances like a blender or toaster that you no longer use or need? Pack them up and donate them to Goodwill! Someone else is sure to love the supplies that are taking up space in your kitchen.
Car from Goodwill Auto Auction
Your car
Getting rid of an old car can be stressful, especially if you’re trying to do it on your own. Luckily, Goodwill can help! We accept donations of cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, motorcycles, and even boats. Whether your vehicle is running or not, you can donate it to Goodwill. We make it easy to donate a car in Cincinnati with six convenient city-wide drop sites and FREE towing services for non-working vehicles. Your vehicle donation will support the local community and you may be eligible for a tax advantage. If you’re ready to donate your vehicle, fill out a donation form and we’ll be in touch to help you.
Your donations make a difference!
At Ohio Valley Goodwill, the list of items that we can accept is much longer than the list of what we cannot accept. You can donate almost anything, but just to be sure, check our donation guidelines before you make the trip!
Ohio Valley Goodwill is grateful for your donations, which are resold in our retail stores to help raise funds for our life-changing programs and services for individuals with disabilities and local veterans. Find your nearest donation center and plan a donation drop-off today!
