Posted 10:22 pm Sunday, January 06, 2013
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Goodwill uses donations to help others and community
By DAVID MOGLE
dmogle@tylerpaper.com
David Walton, executive director of Goodwill Industries of East Texas, says he wrote the following letter in response to seeing an increase in drop-off boxes for used goods in which the donations are used to stock the shelves of for-profit thrift stores.
dmogle@tylerpaper.com
David Walton, executive director of Goodwill Industries of East Texas, says he wrote the following letter in response to seeing an increase in drop-off boxes for used goods in which the donations are used to stock the shelves of for-profit thrift stores.
“Acts of charity are common during the holiday season. As the leading nonprofit provider of jobs, job services and training in East Texas, Goodwill Industries certainly encourages everyone to do their part. But it also pays to be wise about the ways in which you donate.
“Remember it doesn’t cost money to be charitable. For many organizations, time is a valued commodity during this hectic season. Be an advocate and lend your voice or clean out those closets and donate unwanted items from around your home to help Goodwill help your neighbor.
“Regardless of how you choose to give, understand that your time and your used household items have value. Be sure you are donating to a reputable charity.
“Not all organizations that accept used goods donations have charitable missions. Some are purely and simply, for-profit thrift stores.
“By donating to Goodwill, you can be sure that you’re helping a true 501-c-3 charity. More than 85 cents out of every dollar that we receive from your tax-deductible donations goes to fund our mission activities. And that, in turn, helps build strong families and vibrant communities — communities filled with some of the more than 20,000 people we’ve served throughout 2012.
“Regardless of how you choose to give, understand that your time and your used household items have value. Be sure you are donating to a reputable charity.
“Not all organizations that accept used goods donations have charitable missions. Some are purely and simply, for-profit thrift stores.
“By donating to Goodwill, you can be sure that you’re helping a true 501-c-3 charity. More than 85 cents out of every dollar that we receive from your tax-deductible donations goes to fund our mission activities. And that, in turn, helps build strong families and vibrant communities — communities filled with some of the more than 20,000 people we’ve served throughout 2012.
“Goodwill Industries of East Texas is dedicated to providing skills training and vocational opportunities to people with barriers to employment. We thank you for your support in 2012 and look forward to an even more successful 2013.
“To learn more about us go to www.goodwilleasttexas.com.”;
Join Danny Mogle on the “In Touch With East Texas” radio show airing at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday at The Ranch KKUS 104.1 FM and KYKX 105.7 FM and 6:30 a.m. Sunday on Sunny 106.5 FM.
“To learn more about us go to www.goodwilleasttexas.com.”;
Join Danny Mogle on the “In Touch With East Texas” radio show airing at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday at The Ranch KKUS 104.1 FM and KYKX 105.7 FM and 6:30 a.m. Sunday on Sunny 106.5 FM.
