Goodwill Southern California Accepts Donations for Fire Victims

Nov. 17 – Goodwill Southern California (GSC) is partnering with the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles (ARCGLA) to accept gently used clothing and household items to assist victims of recent wildfires.

The American Red Cross, which is not designed to accept individual donations of items for emergency relief, partners with other community agencies and organizations such as Goodwill to accommodate individuals requesting to donate material items. The value of the donation translates into a free voucher, assigned through the American Red Cross. Voucher recipients are given the freedom and dignity to shop with the vouchers at any Goodwill Southern California store allowing a wider choice in selection and also more time to shop at his or her convenience.

“While Goodwill is not a relief organization, many individuals may wish to contribute used items to help those who have been affected by the recent fires.” states Doug Barr president and CEO of Goodwill Southern California. “We are glad to continue our partnership with the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles to assist our local communities in times of need.”

To donate items for relief efforts, please go to any of the more than 100 Goodwill Southern California’s locations located throughout Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans), Riverside and San Bernardino counties. You can find GSC’s locations by visiting www.goodwillsocal.org or by calling the toll-free number (888) 4-GOODWILL and pressing the number one.

Free vouchers to receive donated items will be assigned by American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles.