Earn money for your school and community service
hours for your students by partnering with Goodwill of
El Paso, Inc.!
We know that recycling bottles, cans and glass is good for the environment. But
did you know that donating is good for the environment too? By hosting a donation drive
with Goodwill of El Paso, Inc. you can help the environment and raise money for your
school - all while helping people right here in our community receive the skills and training
they need to find employment and become self-sufficient.
It's a win-win for everyone!
Hosting a donation drive with Goodwill of El Paso, Inc. is as easy as 1-2-3:
1. We will assist you every step of the way and provide everything you need to
make your event a success.
2. Collect donations of used clothing and household goods from family, friends and
neighbors.
3. Your organization will receive $.08 for every pound of acceptable items donated.
For more information or to schedule your donation drive, please call 915.778.1858.
Together we can make a big difference in our community.
Tips for a Successful FunDrive
• Start collecting items before the event. Pre-collection is KEY.
• Pass out flyers to everyone you know and distribute them at homes throughout the community.
Attach collection bags to flyers to make a tangible request for donated items.
• Hang posters around your event location and at businesses throughout the community.
• Post event details on Facebook (facebook.com/itsallgoodwillep), Pinterest, Twitter, blogs, and
on your organization’s website.
• Post event details on local businesses’ marquees, your organization’s marquee, and in
bulletins and newsletters.
• Place a small ad in the local newspaper (We do not advocate spending a lot of money as the
object is to make money for your organization.).
• Call local radio stations and request a shout-out.
• Volunteer to help family and friends clean out their garages, attics or closets and deliver items
to the drive.
• Request donations from employers or coworkers.
• Organize a pick up for items from those who cannot bring them to your drive. (eg: senior
centers, local business, etc.).
• Collect unclaimed items from lost and found or laundromats in your community.
• Contact realtors who may have clients that moved and left sellable items behind.
• Organize a competition to motivate group members to collect donations.
• Ask parents/guardians about having a donation box at work.
• After the event, be sure to thank everyone for their generous donations and send out
announcements with the total amount of clothing collected.
• And remember, word of mouth is very powerful!
DONATION GUIDELINES
What we gladly accept.
Books
Clothing
Unfortunately, there are some
things that we cannot accept.
These include:
Computers
Cooking Accessories
Auto Parts
Electronics
Building Materials
Furniture
Hazardous Materials
Glass & Housewares
Tires
Handbags
Cleaning Products
Jewelry
Flammable Products
Knick-Knacks
Pesticides/Lawn garden products
Linens
Paint/Painting supplies
Musical Instruments
Pictures
Shoes
Sports Equipment
Tools
Toys
DAY OF EVENT TIPS
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Ensure the donation trucks/bins are in a visible and highly trafficked area for
collection.
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Bins should be stored in a safe area at the end of each day.
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Ensure an adult representative from your organization is assigned to staff
your event at all times.
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Assign shifts for volunteers to help unload donors' vehicles.
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Have volunteers with vehicles to do pick-ups as needed.
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Provide water for volunteers to keep them hydrated.
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If possible, provide a shelter/shaded structure.
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Provide chairs for volunteers.
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Have a first aid kit on hand in case of injury.
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Ask volunteers to make banners or posters to place in strategic locations.
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Bring bags or boxes to contain loose items.
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Post event details on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, blogs and on your
organization's website.
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Most importantly, have FUN!!!