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More shoppers turning to Goodwill in bad economy
Posted: 01.26.2012 at 8:32 AM
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Every day, millions of people clean out their closets, attics and garages.

Instead of throwing out the things you no longer need, why not give them to Goodwill.

They will either sell or recycle them, benefiting thousands in the Rio Grande Valley.

Goodwill representative Marjorie Boudreaux says their Valley stores are seeing an increase in sales, during these tough economic times.

 

What Goodwill accepts

Men's, women's and children's clothing

Shoes, belts and ties

Books

Glassware and other small household items

Furniture (must be donated to stores)

Small electrical items

Computers and computer accessories  

What Goodwill does not accept

Chemicals, pesticides and household cleaners

Tires

Broken, torn, wet or soiled goods

Food

Large appliances

 

Locations in Pharr and Brownsville

 

For more information:  http://www.goodwillsouthtexas.com/donate-to-goodwill/dell-reconnect/ 

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