Now that summer is coming to an end it is important to start doing an inventory of your closet. Do you have any summer clothes that you won’t be wearing next year? Or maybe you’re preparing to purchase some fall clothes for the cool autumn weather and you need to make room in your closet. No matter what your reason is, consider donating your items to Goodwill. It’s really easy to do!
You Can Receive a Tax Deduction
Most Goodwill locations have donation centers attached to them. This is where you can make your donations before entering the store. Simply drive up to the door of the donation center and a Goodwill associate will come out and greet you. When you donate your items to Goodwill you receive a receipt that can be used as proof to receive a tax deduction when you complete your taxes.
Donating Creates Job Opportunities
Goodwill is extremely committed to providing opportunities for individuals that are looking to build the necessary skills in order to succeed in their desired career. Every donation you make to Goodwill creates job opportunities for individuals living in your community. So each time you’re making a donation you aren’t just getting rid of unused clothes in your closet, you’re providing an opportunity for someone in your area to gain work experience to help advance their career. Another great reason to donate your items!
Donating Makes Room in Your Closet for More Clothes
Donating your unused items is an essential piece in the Goodwill shopping experience. It can be difficult to let go of items that you’ve held onto for so long (see The SPACE Method), but because Goodwill has such a large variety of items to choose from, you have plenty of options. Donating your unused items to Goodwill helps to make room for more purposeful and intentional pieces that you can use to create an impactful outfit. The best part about this process is that you won’t have to stress out about spending a lot of money to replace the items you’ve donated because all of Goodwill’s items are inexpensive. The next time you donate, go into the store and see how easy it is to find an outfit for under $10.
So the next time you visit one of many Goodwill stores, make sure you bring a few items to donate. Not only will you be helping to support Goodwill’s mission but you will also be providing job and professional opportunities to community members. Not to mention, you have space to go out and replace the items you’ve donated. Sounds like a win-win situation to me. Happy donating!