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Giving comes in many shapes and forms.

Find out how your donations create jobs in your community.


We value all types of philanthropic giving and want to ensure that our donors give in ways that are meaningful to them. Maybe you want to join the thousands who donate their gently used items to us each year? Maybe you may want to make a financial gift? Or perhaps you might like to give opportunities to job seekers as a business partner.

Whatever form of giving you wish to engage in, we want you to know that you are valued and that your giving represents a significant investment in our mission of Building Lives That Work®.

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More Than 20 Million Pounds of Donations Diverted From Landfills in 2022!

Help make a positive impact on the community by being one of Goodwill's next donors today.

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How Can I Give to Goodwill?

Donate gently used items, make a financial gift, and/or become a community partner.

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Donate Goods

Give Your Gently Used Items Today

In 2022, we received and diverted more than 20 million pounds of donations from local landfills in Central Florida! You can donate at any retail store or Donation Xpress Center located across our six-county region. Easily track your donations using our Opens new windowDonation Tracker.

Financial Contributions

Invest in Building Lives That Work

With the help of generous supporters, we can offer clients opportunities to achieve greatness. This means job placements and job skills trainings, serving veterans and our youth and developing innovative ways to prepare the workforce of today for the jobs of tomorrow.

Community Collaboration

Amplify Your Impact

It’s easy to host a Goodwill donation drive in your community or at your corporate location! Goodwill can pick up and haul away leftover items and other treasures from your neighborhood garage sale or business that can use a second life. Email donate@goodwillcfl.org to learn more.

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What Donations Do We Accept?

Use the checklist below to help guide your donation list.

Please note that Goodwill Industries of Central Florida does not have a residential pick-up service.

We Accept:

  • Clothing for all ages and occasions
  • Shoes and accessories
  • Books, CDs and DVDs
  • Toys, games and sporting goods
  • Home décor and linens
  • Furniture in good condition
  • Kitchen items, such as cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Small appliances, such as coffee makers, blenders, toasters and dorm-sized refrigerators in working condition
  • Electronics, such as lamps, MP3s, iPods and clock radios in working condition
  • Tools and lawn equipment, if gas has been removed

 

 

We Cannot Accept:

  • Pianos and organs
  • Medicine, paint, cleaning products, chemicals and other hazardous waste
  • Infant car seats and cribs
  • Large appliances, such as washer/dryers, refrigerators and stoves
  • Building supplies, such as lumber, cabinets and sinks
  • Vehicles or their parts
  • Outside play sets
  • Mattresses & bed frames
  • TVs or television sets
  • CRT Monitors
  • Weapons or ammunition

 

 

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Community Events

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida hosts various community events throughout the year. We encourage you to join us at these events as they support our mission of Building Lives That Work.