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Anthony turned an interest in technology into a new career through Goodwill’s Bridge to Technology program.
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When you donate clothing, household goods and other items to Goodwill, you’re helping fund education, job training and employment opportunities right here in the KC community.
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Your donations do more than give items a second life. Revenue from donated goods helps fund education, job training and employment services that create opportunities for people throughout our community. Every bag, box and household item can help someone take their next step forward.
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Jerrica
Jerrica found support through Goodwill Career Services as she worked toward new opportunities for her future.
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Kianna
Kianna went back to school and earned her degree at the Excel Center in Kansas City.
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Donation FAQs
Goodwill is unfortunately unable to accept some items. However, see below for community partners that may be able to help you properly donate, recycle or dispose of these items.
- Auto parts, tires, and car batteries
- Contact The City of Kansas City, MO Public Works Department or your local city’s office
- Baby gear and furniture that hold a child including cribs, baby gates, changing tables, pack n plays, car seats, strollers, swings and bouncers
- Contact our partner, Rose Brooks, or Community Services League
- Batteries and hazardous chemicals including paint, solvent, oil
- Jackson County Household Waste Disposal Facility (or your local county)
- Building materials including timber, drywall, concrete mix, putty, carpet
- Hangers
- Arrow Dry Cleaners or your local dry cleaners
- House electrical features or anything that mounts to a wall including ceiling fans, or other hardwired electrics, and lightbulbs
- Exercise machines including ab rollers, treadmills, stationary bikes or elliptical
- Large appliances including stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers
- Mattresses and box springs
- Contact Sleepyhead Beds to see if your bed meets their needs
- Magazines: contact your local recycling drop-off center
- Medical Equipment including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, canes
- Personal hygiene items
- Donate to Harvesters Donation or Contact GivingThe Basics
- Televisions (this includes all TVs, even flat-screen televisions) and console stereos
- Review recycling policies at Best Buy for these items
- Weapons including guns, bows, ammunition, pocket knives
- Contact your local police department
Need a little more help moving the items you would like to donate to Goodwill? Have a lot of items to donate such as office equipment or liquidation? Contact our Community Donations Manager to discuss details at ajennings@mokangoodwill.org
Have other items we are unable to accept? Try the Recycle Spot.
MOKAN Goodwill offers some pick-up services on a case by case basis. We also accept donations at all of our store locations during normal business hours as well as accepting donations at many community events. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok to hear about updates on special donation events.
Yes. Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. According to the IRS, donated goods (in good, used condition or better) are tax-deductible. We will provide you with a tax receipt when you make a donation (and all of our tax receipt come with a coupon for a discount off your next purchase!)
Absolutely! You may make monetary donations by clicking here. Financial donations are also tax-deductible. Be sure to print your receipt to keep for your tax records. We appreciate your support in helping us put people to work.
Other Ways to Support Goodwill
Discover the many ways you can support Goodwill beyond donating your personal items! You can donate your dollars, computers, cars, estate, or even hosting a donation event—all to help make a positive impact in our community!
