A NEW L IFE evamp your closet, revitalize lives – that’s the power of your Goodwill donation. That seasonal cleanse extends far beyond just tidying up and tossing out clothes that no longer fit; it sparks a chain reaction within our community and transforms lives. Every item you donate sets off a series of opportunities by diverting 7 million pounds of clothing from entering the Central Ohio landfills each year and simultaneously empowering individuals.
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How Goodwill is empowering Columbus through second-hand clothing and hundreds of employment opportunities By Sav Mckee Photos by Sarah Pfiefer
Goodwill is more than just a secondhand retail store; this non-profit employs thousands of workers in the Columbus area, many of whom have never had a job before, or who have disabilities impacting their career choices. Remember that old shirt you donated? It’s getting a new lease on life at Goodwill, and it created a catalyst for change by creating three unique opportunities for employees. From the welcoming hands at the donation door, to the
associates adding a colored-coded tag to the shirt, and the helpful individuals organizing the shirt on the shelves and assisting at the registers, it’s a collective effort that’s changing the world. Yes, one old shirt at a time. →
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