Where Your Goodwill Donations Go (Did You Know This?)

Have you ever wondered what really happens after you drop off a donation at Goodwill? 🤔 Then this article is just for you! (Spoiler alert: you transform lives)

The answer is simple: as soon as you donate, your items are in motion - literally.

If you donate at a store, your items are placed directly onto the sales floor the same day. If you donate at one of our donation centers, they’re quickly transported to the nearest Goodwill Acadiana store.

There, they’re processed, priced, and made available for purchase by a neighbor searching for a good deal and a great cause.

But that’s just the beginning of the story, because what happens next is where the magic truly begins.

Every dollar generated from the sale of your donations helps fund our life-changing mission!

That means:

• ⚒️ Education and training programs

• 👨‍💻 Employment opportunities for people who need a fresh start

• 💙 Compassionate support for individuals overcoming barriers to a better life

And so much more!

Your donated items do more than clear out your closet - they create possibility.

Because of you:

• 🎓 Someone earns their high school equivalency diploma

• 🙌 A neighbor finds a job and regains their confidence

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family begins to break the cycle of poverty

At Goodwill Acadiana, your generosity powers real change right here in our community 🌍

So the next time you donate, remember this: you’re not just giving away items. You’re giving someone hope, a second chance, and a future.

To find a donation center near you: click here!

To find a store near you: click here!

Thank you for being part of our mission to reduce poverty, restore independence, and transform lives across Acadiana 🫶

(P.S. Click here to watch our Facebook video on where your Goodwill donations go!)