Puget Sound Business Journal: Patti Payne - From trash to treasure, and trivia talk
"With Evergreen Goodwill approaching its 100th anniversary in 2023, Campbell says, “Make no mistake, we are a nonprofit. After we consider the cost of running our extensive retail operation, we are still able to put over $11 million of that directly toward our mission to provide free job training and education, but also to continue to invest in increasing wages for our own 2,100 employees.'"
Community partners help us further our commitment to Sustainability
Rest assured that no matter what you donate to Goodwill, we will make every effort to give your treasures new life and purpose. This is our commitment to sustainability – but we can’t do it alone! Evergreen Goodwill works closely with several community organizations and government agencies to help reduce waste and keep items out of landfills.
Goodwill Sustainability: how we keep millions of pounds of materials out of landfills
Through the support of generous donors and shoppers who choose to go treasure hunting at Goodwill, we were able to save more than 76 million pounds of materials from local landfills just last year alone! At Evergreen Goodwill, we are all about reducing waste and playing our part in helping the environment.
Celebrating 360° of Sustainability
When you choose to shop at or donate to Evergreen Goodwill, you're not only helping to reduce waste and keep materials out of local landfills, but you're also giving back to the community by helping to break down barriers to education and employment. We call this 360° of Sustainability.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Temporary Closure of some Donation Centers
We're changing things up, as donating at Goodwill will look a little different over the next two weeks. Click Read More for everything you need to know about navigating these temporary changes while we make some necessary improvements.
GiveBIG is a great time to help!
Throughout the pandemic, Goodwill has supported our community through our free classes and case managers are ready to support students with their most urgent needs. With the support of donors, last year, more than 4,300 students enrolled in Goodwill classes, and 541 found jobs with over 250 local employers. Goodwill has helped people in our northwest Washington community find employment for nearly 100 years, but the need for our services has never been greater.
The New Way to Donate at Goodwill
Donating at Goodwill is a little different these days for everyone's safety. When you bring us your donations, you’ll notice that we’ve put some new social distancing and product safety measures in place.
Burien, Shoreline, and Tukwila Goodwill stores open Friday, July 3
Our Burien, Shoreline, Tukwila and Everett Outlet stores open Friday, July 3 at 10 am.
Shopping at our stores funds our mission to provide free job training, education and basic services to our neighbors in need. Our programs provide critical support and training so that people can gain living-wage jobs and create better lives for themselves and their families. Learn more about what your purchases make possible.
We’ve made many changes to maximize safety in our stores and you can learn more about what to expect when you shop in this Shopping Safely at Seattle Goodwill Stores blog.
Four more stores opening Friday, June 26
Our Ballard, Edmonds, Renton, and Everett South stores will reopen on Friday, June 26 at 10 am.
Shopping at our stores funds our mission to provide free job training, education and basic services to our neighbors in need. Our programs provide critical support and training so that people can gain living-wage jobs and create better lives for themselves and their families. Learn more about what your purchases make possible.
Everett Downtown, Marysville, Redmond, and Seattle flagship stores are reopening soon!
Our Everett Downtown, Marysville, and Redmond stores will reopen on Friday, June 19 at 10 am and our Seattle store off of Dearborn will reopen on Monday, June 22.
Shopping at our stores funds our mission to provide free job training, education and basic services to our neighbors in need. Our programs provide critical support and training so that people can gain living-wage jobs and create better lives for themselves and their families. Learn more about what your purchases make possible.