How You Can Help Support Goodwill

Your donations transform lives and communities.

When you donate to Goodwill, you help improve the lives of individuals through the Power of Work. When individuals are empowered, families and communities are strengthened, too.

Our Mission is 100+ Years Strong

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities or disadvantages access training, employment and supportive services needed to build independence and success in today's workplace. Your charitable donations help fund our mission, giving these individuals a hand up just when they need it most.

Ways to Donate

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Donate Items or Shop

You can support Goodwill through your purchases and donations at our Goodwill Store & Donation Centers. The revenue generated in our stores helps fund our mission.

Whether you’re thinking about donating books, toys, or clothes, your donations make a big difference. Want to know what donations Goodwill accepts?

Donor guidelines

You've cleaned out that closet, or maybe your basement or attic. Perhaps you are moving, or maybe you just needed to make some room and simplify your life. Whatever the reason, you've done the hard part — donating your items to Goodwill is easy.

Where to donate

Round Up Your Next Purchase and Help Transform Lives

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Every little bit counts! When you round up your purchase at Goodwill, you directly support our mission: Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life. Your extra change helps fund job training, employment placement services, and other critical programs for individuals facing barriers to employment.

How it works

When you check out at any Goodwill store, simply say “yes” to round up at checkout, and your purchase will be rounded up to the nearest dollar. Your small contribution can make a big impact in your community.

Find your nearest store

Why Round Up?

Support Job Training: Your donations help provide valuable skills and training to those in need.
Empower Individuals: Assist people with disabilities and disadvantages to gain meaningful employment.
Strengthen Communities: Every penny stays local, benefiting your community directly.

Together, we can create positive change and provide opportunities for those who need it most. It's amazing what a few cents can do!

Make a Financial Gift

Goodwill prides itself on being a good steward of resources given to us by our donors. Your tax-deductible donation is not just a gift, it’s an investment in people and families in your local community.

Donate now