Author: Carolyn Becker

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An Unexpected Gift Idea That Costs Nothing and Will Tug at the Heartstrings

But giving meaningful gifts doesn't have to mean spending your savings, which can bring unwelcome anxiety to a joyful season. Showing someone that you genuinely care about them can be done through a simple action that illustrates that you also care for the community—volunteerism in honor of a loved one.

Good Turn Day, Saturday, September 21st, with the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital

Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital are invited to Do a Good Turn on 9/21 by collecting gently used items (such as clothing, books, shoes, purses, and housewares) and delivering them to your local Goodwill to earn the 2024 “Good Turn Day” Goodwill Girl Scout patch!

Goodwill Donation Drive at July Bethesda Central Farm Markets

We are excited to announce that Goodwill of Greater Washington will accept gently used items at the Bethesda Central Farm Market on July 21st and July 28th!

Three Things I Realized When Dropping Off Donations at Goodwill

The other day, I FINALLY drove through the Goodwill Donation Center Drop-Off to unload a bunch of home goods and realized/learned a few things that will motivate me to clear my space and the new donation storage unit, AKA my car, more often.

Three Things I Learned When Going Through Hundreds of Shoes at a Goodwill Donation Center

When you go thrifting, look at a price tag, find a preloved gem, or collect donations - I urge you to consider what I learned and grow your attitude of gratitude. These insights are just scratching the surface of capturing my time sorting with Goodwill.