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Goodwill is actually incredibly shady, and I refuse to donate there any more: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/10/25/goodwill-industries-omaha-ugly-wage-rati
by _bxg1 8y ago
Goodwill 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.