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Does no one donate to Goodwill anymore?
by almost_usual 8y ago
Does no one donate to Goodwill anymore?
- TallGuyShort 8y agoThere's a line whenever I go. Most of us aren't billionaires, though.
- Erik816 8y agoTrue, but couldn't they just have their assistant do it? I doubt Zuckerberg is the one sorting through his trash and taking it to the curb anyway. Why not instruct your employees to try to re-use things rather than toss them in a landfill?
- _bxg1 8y agoGoodwill is actually incredibly shady, and I refuse to donate there any more: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/10/25/goodwill-industries-omaha-ugly-wage-ratios-define-nonprofit-business/ https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/10/25/goodwill-industrie... That said, there are plenty of other charities and local donation spots in many cities for reuse of even items that you wouldn't think would be valued.
- drilldrive 8y agoHow about the other large donation centers, particularly the salvation army?
- _bxg1 8y agoI'm not sure. I've read that the Salvation Army has had an anti-LGBT internal culture in the past, even denying aid to people based on their orientation. The top of the organization appears to be trying to shed that image now, but it's unclear how fully behavior has changed.
- vkou 8y agoThe Salvation Army is incredibly anti-LGBT.
- nastyguys 8y agoThey're also incredibly anti-adultery they're disgusting.
- jacksproit 8y agoTo be fair that's specifically about the Omaha Goodwill. Different regions have different policies.
- achillesheels 8y ago+1 Goodwill is rumored to use court ordered volunteers like indentured servants.
- DrScump 8y agoEvery region is different. Goodwill of Silicon Valley, for example, has been highly rated by independent agencies like Charity Navigator.
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- naveen99 8y agoI met someone recently who buys in bulk from goodwill, Salvation Army etc. to resell.