Katrina Victims Get Clothing... But No thanks to Goodwill."

[Brinnie Spears]

Four Katrina refugees went to the goodwill the other day to get some cloths. They were giving out discounts, but do you know to who? I'll tell you: The millitary and students...

They told the store manger theat they were evacuees and the responce was if he just died: Complete. Dead. Silence. They asked if they could get a discount and he spun off with "I'm sorry, but at this present time, we cannot."

Why not Katrina victims? New Orleans evacuees? Why? This is the fucking goodwill, is it not?​

 

[Desperotico]

It is unfortunate that even things like charity has become a "what makes us the most $$$$$$" industry.

there should be basic services that are GIVEN when the need arises, this being one of them, so it is hardening to see the reaction of most organizations. They are quick to react, when it earns them some free publicity or advertising.

Having done work directly with Goodwill here in So Cal, I can assure you they only have the EXECUTIVES goodwill in mind. Its amazing what can be "owned" by a non-profit company and used by its execs (jets, cars, houses, etc.)

 

[dcraz]

Let me tell you my Good Will story!

Four Katrina refugees went to the goodwill the other day to get some cloths. They were giving out discounts, but do you know to who? I'll tell you: The millitary and students...

They told the store manger theat they were evacuees and the responce was if he just died: Complete. Dead. Silence. They asked if they could get a discount and he spun off with "I'm sorry, but at this present time, we cannot."

Why not Katrina victims? New Orleans evacuees? Why? This is the fucking goodwill, is it not?​

Here is MY Good Will story!


I will NEVER give Good Will anything. Ever! And I have taken them off my company’s list of charities as well. I once bought some new furniture. Rather than throw the old couch away or wait till I could have a garage sell, I thought I would do the charitable thing and give it to Good Will. When I took it down, the guy came out, saw one of the cushions had a small tear and one of the arm support was cracked (hey I have kids). He looked me straight in the face and said “We don’t take junk like this”

WTF! For one, it was NOT junk. This couch was good enough to sit in MY living room. Second, I thought that was EXACTLY what they did. Take in gently used items to repair and resell to those who could not afford to buy new.

I ended up taking it to the Salvation Army. They could not believe I was giving it to them! They were so grateful. And gracious in receiving it. They are the ones that I give to now. Both in donations and monetary support.

Never again will I support Good Will!

 

[dollface007]

Wow. Thanks for posting your experiences w/Goodwill. While I prefer to donate to the local St. Vinnie's, Goodwill just has a more convenient drop-off location for me. I'll be sure to take the extra 5 minutes to donate to St. Vinnie's or Salvation Army next time.

 

[SweetErika]

Here is MY Good Will story!


I will NEVER give Good Will anything. Ever! And I have taken them off my company’s list of charities as well. I once bought some new furniture. Rather than throw the old couch away or wait till I could have a garage sell, I thought I would do the charitable thing and give it to Good Will. When I took it down, the guy came out, saw one of the cushions had a small tear and one of the arm support was cracked (hey I have kids). He looked me straight in the face and said “We don’t take junk like this”

WTF! For one, it was NOT junk. This couch was good enough to sit in MY living room. Second, I thought that was EXACTLY what they did. Take in gently used items to repair and resell to those who could not afford to buy new.

I ended up taking it to the Salvation Army. They could not believe I was giving it to them! They were so grateful. And gracious in receiving it. They are the ones that I give to now. Both in donations and monetary support.

Never again will I support Good Will!

We've had the same experience with Goodwill more than once, dcraz. In a couple of cases, it was actually furniture we'd bought FROM Goodwill when we first got an apartment and needed cheap furniture. There was one terribly ugly couch (nothing wrong with it though) and a comfortable, but slightly marred (a little wear on the back and a waterstain on one side of one cushion, both there when we bought) loveseat.

They both could have made Goodwill some money and helped college students, charities, or poor people with furnishings, but Goodwill wouldn't let us give them back. We found another charity for one and eventually had to take the other to the dump because we couldn't find another charity or store it anymore. It really pissed me off, and I haven't patronized Goodwill ever since.

 

[Brinnie Spears]

Yea, I'm definitely taking them off my Christmas list.

 

[Lynxie]

Here is MY Good Will story!


I will NEVER give Good Will anything. Ever! And I have taken them off my company’s list of charities as well. I once bought some new furniture. Rather than throw the old couch away or wait till I could have a garage sell, I thought I would do the charitable thing and give it to Good Will. When I took it down, the guy came out, saw one of the cushions had a small tear and one of the arm support was cracked (hey I have kids). He looked me straight in the face and said “We don’t take junk like this”

WTF! For one, it was NOT junk. This couch was good enough to sit in MY living room. Second, I thought that was EXACTLY what they did. Take in gently used items to repair and resell to those who could not afford to buy new.

I ended up taking it to the Salvation Army. They could not believe I was giving it to them! They were so grateful. And gracious in receiving it. They are the ones that I give to now. Both in donations and monetary support.

Never again will I support Good Will!

Ironically, the Salvation Army is the picky charity in my area (central MA). They've turned me away a number of times because of slight defects in furniture, clothes, or other items. Good Will actually takes them. Go figure.

 

[dcraz]

Ironically, the Salvation Army is the picky charity in my area (central MA). They've turned me away a number of times because of slight defects in furniture, clothes, or other items. Good Will actually takes them. Go figure.

Lynxie,

Thanks for the counter point. It's nice to know that SOMEONE somewhere at a Good Will store apreciates donations.

One important point to note. And bear with me as I am not certain of the specifics, but Salavation Army volunteers (you know the folks that stand out inthe cold and ring the bell?) have to commit a certain length of time and service. This is similar as I understand it to a domestic version of the peace corps. People who sacrifice their own standards of living for cheerful service to others.

The bottom line, having seen both sides and the 'employees' for both, I am more convinced of the sincereity of the Salvation Army as a charity than I am of the the business that has become of Good Will.

 

[Brinnie Spears]

I think we're going to a thrift sore in a low income neighborhood today.

 

[Avery_Chisholm]

Four Katrina refugees went to the goodwill the other day to get some cloths. They were giving out discounts, but do you know to who? I'll tell you: The millitary and students...

They told the store manger theat they were evacuees and the responce was if he just died: Complete. Dead. Silence. They asked if they could get a discount and he spun off with "I'm sorry, but at this present time, we cannot."

Why not Katrina victims? New Orleans evacuees? Why? This is the fucking goodwill, is it not?​

times like this and ppl like that makes it that much harder NOT to slap the ignorance outta them

 

[Brinnie Spears]

times like this and ppl like that makes it that much harder NOT to slap the ignorance outta them

yea, we had cajun fever on that store... Considering bombing it. Then cooled off.

 

[Ricwilly]

Brinnie, it's good to point out the wrongs of society, but after a while it's just whining.

 

[Johnny Depp]

Brinnie, it's good to point out the wrongs of society, but after a while it's just whining.

you obviously underestimate the power of internet media... Somewhere, someone whined loud enough.
http://news.google.com/news?q=goodwill katrina&hl=en&sa=N&tab=wn

 

[leanoir]

Apparently that guy at Goodwill was behind the times. I'm an evacuee, and when I was talking to the Red Cross about temporary aide (needed money to buy groceries, since I spent all mine paying for my apartment) the guy who helped with the paperwork offered me food and clothing votures. The clothing ones were from Goodwill.

Goodwill is providing clothing for Katrina victims, as is the Salvation Army. I know it's a pain to go through the formal channels, and the paperwork's a bitch, not to mention the lines, but I can understand the necessity. Otherwise people WILL take advantage. People need to contact the local Red Cross center.

 

[Brinnie's Ghost]

Bottom line is: DONATE TO THE SALVATION ARMY.

It will go right to Katrina victims, yes it will. $300.00 a person.