Goodwill Industries
Portland, OR 97214-3979
Phone: (503) 238-6100
Editorial Review for Goodwill Industries – by Gina Goff
In Short
Nonprofit chain of stores boasts more than 2,000 retail outlets and 3,300 donation centers nationwide. The charitable model relies on community members to contribute their gently used (or new) belongings--anything ranging from business and casual wear to home appliances, children's toys to books and computers--and purchase others' donations. The proceeds from the bargain-priced wares go toward job training and career-placement services for disadvantaged populations, including welfare recipients, homeless citizens and those with physical and mental disabilities.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDon't forget to ask for a receipt when dropping off donations. You can deduct your gift's value from your taxable income.
The ExtrasSome Goodwill locations also operate more upscale boutique outlets, which feature name-brand clothing, accessories, antique furniture and more at discount prices.
User Reviews for Goodwill Industries
06/22/2008 Posted by ispac3
When I was growing up Goodwill was somewhere you could go when you needed something to help you out - clothes, furniture, shoes... Now it seems that they are only out to make huge profits off items they get for nothing. Don't let the term "Non-Profit" fool you. It is public knowledge that they pay themselves outrageous salaries and funnel their earnings in other ways to take advantage of people in need. I now shop exclusively at the Tigard Gospel Mission. They recognize that people are in need and won't try and take you for all you have to make a dollar.
Pros: In a pinch you can find odd items that can't be found elsewhere.
Cons: Prices close to retail without the guarantees.
04/03/2004 Posted by martin_the_great
White trash garage sale...at vintage antique prices. Goodwill has turned into a joke, leaving only the stragglers and bargain hunters remaining. Anything worth purchasing has skyrocketed in price at Goodwill over the last couple years, and they have instilled a return policy where you must have original tags and receipt for STORE CREDIT ONLY which is an outrage. I donated 2 laptop computers and about $5000 worth of valuable items to this store, but after seeing the downturn in the store's integrity, I have searched and found more worthy organizations.
Pros: None
Cons: , Crap
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