WASHINGTON, D.C. — As our community begins to distance itself from the COVID-19 pandemic, Goodwill of Greater Washington and GEICO are once again partnering on one of the region’s largest donation drives.

On Saturday, May 7, GEICO will accept community donations for Goodwill at 5260 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  The community is invited to donate their computers and electronics, clothing, housewares, and small household appliances. Several Goodwill trucks will be at the site to accept and transport the goods to the nearest Goodwill donation center.

All computers and accessories will be recycled through the Dell Reconnect Program.  Computers and parts do not need to be in working condition.

All other donations will be resold through Goodwill’s chain of retail stores.  Sales help provide free job training and employment services to people with disabilities and disadvantages throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Goodwill’s goal is to collect more than 10,000 pounds of donations at this one day, four-hour donation drive. 

“GEICO has been a dedicated partner to Goodwill of Greater Washington for several years and this donation drive is consistently the top-performing drive we host each year,” said Brendan Hurley, Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Chief of Collaboration, Communications, and Marketing. “We are grateful for the continued support from both GEICO and the community!”

About GEICO: GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 13 million private passenger customers, insuring more than 22 million vehicles (auto & cycle).

Using GEICO’s online service center, policyholders can purchase policies, make policy changes, report claims and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent.

GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for boats, life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available.

For more information, go to geico.com

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About Goodwill of Greater Washington:

Goodwill transforms lives and communities through the power of education and employment by providing free job training and employment services to people with disabilities and disadvantages.