When you donate to Goodwill of Silicon Valley, you’re doing more than decluttering. You’re investing directly in community. Every donated item stays right here in Silicon Valley, funding life-changing programs that provide job training, education, and career pathways for individuals facing barriers to employment. This includes veterans, unhoused residents, people with disabilities, justice-involved individuals, and others often excluded from the traditional job market due to economic hardship, limited access to education, systemic inequities, or challenges navigating an evolving workforce.
When you donate, your items are transformed into resources that support real people and real outcomes. Participants gain viable routes to self-sufficiency, reducing reliance on public assistance and lowering rates of recidivism. In turn, families grow stronger, neighborhoods become more resilient, and taxpayer dollars are saved through effective, community-based solutions.
That gently used jacket, household item, or piece of furniture becomes part of a larger mission. Revenue generated from donated goods supports hands-on vocational training, job placement, career coaching, and wraparound services that help people build skills, confidence, and long-term stability.
For the individuals we serve, donations translate into real outcomes: certifications earned, careers launched, and renewed confidence in what’s possible. Every service is provided at no cost to participants – made possible entirely through donations and store sales.
Donating also delivers a powerful environmental benefit. By keeping usable items out of landfills and extending their life through reuse, your donation supports sustainability while strengthening the local economy. This circular impact – supporting people and the planet at the same time – is central to our mission.
Every donation tells a story of possibility. When you choose to give to Goodwill, you help transform everyday items into opportunity, independence, and hope – right here at home.