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Originally Posted by Reezie
I don't give to Goodwill. That is a for profit. They take your stuff and sell it. Salvation Army is who I give my stuff too. Call them, they will pick up. I just gave them a bag of stuff yesterday. They have trucks in this area on a regular basis.
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It is NOT a for-profit. That's a rumor that has been circulated for years, which is not true.
Goodwill Industries International earns $4.4 billion revenue per year, and spends about 82 cents of every dollar on programs and services for people in need. Here in Southwest Florida, approximately 87% of the revenue earned is spent on our mission services. This is a very healthy number in the nonprofit world, and a solid indicator of commitment to good stewardship of your donations.
Goodwill Industries International is not a business that takes in donated items and resells them for a profit. It is a not-for-profit organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges. Goodwill raises money for their programs through a chain of thrift stores which also operate as non-profits.
Check your facts.