When you donate to Goodwill Industries of Northern New England, you help the planet and our local communities in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Your donation of gently used household items extends the life of useful goods by keeping them out of the landfill. In addition, the sale of your donations in our retail stores helps to fund our many programs that help people get back to work and lead independent lives.
In 2010, Goodwill® launched the Donate Movement. Goodwill knows the power donations can have on people and the planet. For more than 100 years, Goodwill has been a pioneer of the “reduce, reuse, repurpose” practice.
Your donated goods have the power to make a difference in people’s lives, strengthen communities and create a healthier environment. When people think twice about what they donate, where they donate and how their donations affect others—and when they donate to reputable organizations—that can have a powerful impact on our world.
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Every day, the universal symbol for recycling reminds us to recycle bottles, paper, cans and more. Now, imagine another symbol on clothing, household goods and electronics that reminds you that an item can be donated when you no longer need it.
Goodwill’s vision for this new Donate icon is a universal reminder to “recycle” through responsible donation, helping to provide opportunities for others while diverting usable items from landfills.
What is the Impact of Your Donation?
You can calculate the impact of your donation using our Donation Impact Calculator at donate.goodwill.org. Learn how your sweaters, coats, shoes and household items translate into job training programs, support services and other programs that help people in northern New England succeed.
This article is presented by Goodwill Industries of Northern New England.
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