Why should I donate to my local Goodwill rather than another thrift store?
Goodwill Stores are linked to a great cause — about 88 percent of Goodwill’s revenues go directly into employment and
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It seems like Goodwill services vary in different geographic locations. Why is this?
Each Goodwill organization operates autonomously. Goodwill organizations strive to identify the needs of the community and the demand of local
What happens to donated items that aren’t sold at Goodwill stores?
Our goal is to try to generate money to fund our programs from every item that is donated. So in
If I shop at a Goodwill store, will I be depriving disadvantaged people of stuff they need?
No. Goodwill serves disadvantaged people by educating, training and placing them into jobs. By becoming gainfully employed, these individuals gain
Whom does LLGI help?
LLGI serves those with barriers to employment. This includes individuals with disabilities, people with limited work history and criminal backgrounds,
Does Land of Lincoln Goodwill have blue or red/white drop boxes?
Land of Lincoln Goodwill does not utilize drop boxes for donations. Donations can be dropped at any of the Goodwill
What are unacceptable donations?
Read more about acceptable and unacceptable donations to Goodwill.
Do you take computers?
Yes. We take computers and computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, monitors, etc.). LLGI has partnered with Dell Computers to help the
Do you take furniture?
We do take some furniture, (please see the unacceptable donations list here). You may drop off acceptable furniture at any
I unintentionally donated something. Can I get it back?
Maybe – call the store you donated to and leave a message. The Store Manager or Assistant Manager will return