Avoiding Value Village. Best places to donate unwanted clothes, toys, etc?

[Admiral Beez]

We’re doing a clear out and want to get rid of old (but good) children’s clothes, toys, scooters, etc.

I’d like to avoid Value Village, as the profit goes to private equity.

Charity or business? Some consumers still confused by Value Village

The Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain won a lawsuit over its marketing approach, but nonprofit competitors aren't happy.

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[Tim MacDonald]

Try the diabetes foundation. They will pick up from you.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Try the diabetes foundation. They will pick up from you.

Thanks. I totally forgot about them. My mother in law donates to the Diabetes Foundation all the time.

I’ve got researavations about the Salvation Army, so was/am leaning towards the renewed Goodwill but I first was to check that it’s not just a private equity front like Value Village.

 

[gabe]

Thanks. I totally forgot about them. My mother in law donates to the Diabetes Foundation all the time.

I’ve got researavations about the Salvation Army, so was/am leaning towards the renewed Goodwill but I first was to check that it’s not just a private equity front like Value Village.

Diabetes Canada gives all the items to Value Village. I bet VV donates about 1 cent of the sale to charity. I used to get calls from Diabetes Canada, when i found out they give it all to Value Village, i told them to take me off their call list.


Since 1985, our reusable goods donation program has enjoyed an exclusive partnership with Value Village where all donations generate funding to support Diabetes Canada.

https://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/donate-clothing---more

 

[Admiral Beez]

Diabetes Canada gives all the items to Value Village. I bet VV donates about 1 cent of the sale to charity. I used to get calls from Diabetes Canada, when i found out they give it all to Value Village, i told them to take me off their call list.


Since 1985, our reusable goods donation program has enjoyed an exclusive partnership with Value Village where all donations generate funding to support Diabetes Canada.

https://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/donate-clothing---more

Well, dammit. Private equity is ruining everything. What about Goodwill, or is it owned by Jared Kushner?

 

[Tim MacDonald]

Diabetes Canada gives all the items to Value Village. I bet VV donates about 1 cent of the sale to charity. I used to get calls from Diabetes Canada, when i found out they give it all to Value Village, i told them to take me off their call list.


Since 1985, our reusable goods donation program has enjoyed an exclusive partnership with Value Village where all donations generate funding to support Diabetes Canada.

https://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/donate-clothing---more

This is very disappointing.

 

[Admiral Beez]

This is very disappointing.

Agreed. But Goodwill seems to have good bones.

Donate to Goodwill - Goodwill Amity

Every donation to Goodwill Amity helps transform lives through the power of meaningful work right here in our community.

goodwillonline.ca

But then there's another organization using the Goodwill name and logo? Which one is the real Goodwill?

Find Your Nearest Donation Centre - Goodwill Industries

Every time you donate to Goodwill, you are creating work for someone in your community who faces barriers to employment… giving job skills, employment training, coaching, and additional opportunities to help them succeed. Change lives and …

www.goodwillindustries.ca

But I'll do some more digging. Trust but verify, as they say.

Here's a seemingly good source for info, but their data is really old. I've just sent them a note asking them to update their review of Goodwill.

Goodwill Industries of Toronto

Goodwill Toronto - closed due to financial failure in 2006

www.charityintelligence.ca

 

[afransen]

I most have some stuff that I don't want and feel guilty about throwing in the garbage. I see giving to Value Village a waste diversion solution. I don't particularly care where the proceeds go, within reason.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I just heard back from Charity Intelligence, https://www.charityintelligence.ca/ The Goodwills are not that great. They said to ask two questions before you donate: Is this charity transparent? Are its audited financial statements on its website?

They recommended the YSM store, see below how to donate:

Donate

ACCEPTED DONATIONS Clean & gently used clothing, shoes, & accessories Clean & gently used linens (blankets, towels, etc) Clean clothes to Upcycle (eg. Shrunken wool sweaters, good quality clothing with holes, missing buttons, etc.) Bags & Luggage Electronics (working only) Sports equipment (no...

doubletakeysm.ca

They also recommended this book https://www.amazon.ca/Thoughtful-Giving-Journey-Charitable-Universe/dp/1778031668

Lastly they suggested to follow them for news and updates:
Twitter @CharityCanada
Facebook @CharityIntel

 

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