Media Coverage



  • Nonprofits Say We’re Donating Too Much Junk

    Watch this KNBC TV segment for details on how well-meaning but costly donations of trash cost thrift stores millions of dollars in disposal and processing fees that could be spent on employment programs. Watch Now!

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  • Thrifting, But Make It Sustainable

    Follow along with sustainability advocate Lauren Ferree as she shops at our Atwater Village retail store and gives some much-needed tips on maximizing your thrift trip. Are you ready to go thrifting, but make it sustainable? Watch now!

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  • Watch Raven-Symone Do Goodwill

    Watch this ABC7 segment where Raven-Symone visits Goodwill SoCal’s Atwater Village retail store to share one-of-a-kind items from her closet and history — all donated and made available to help fund Goodwill SoCal’s job creation and training programs in our…

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  • Summer Thrift Store Haul

    Come thrifting with @claire_chiaromonte as she hits up our East Santa Monica store (2520 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica) and shops our collection of pre-loved items for unique summertime fashion finds. Watch here.

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  • SoCal Goodwill Stores Asking People to Stop Donating Trash

    We appreciate your generous donations! Please refrain from donating broken, torn or heavily used items, as the $2 million we spend to process trash each year are dollars that could help fund our employment programs. Learn more here.

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  • No More Pajamas: Back-to-School Fashion Gives Students a Sense of Hope After Pandemic

    Read this L.A. Times article, which tracks fashion trends seen on teens returning to the classroom. Check it out here.

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  • San Manuel Tribe Donates Record $4 Million To Goodwill Southern California

    The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced a $4 million grant to provide employment services in the Inland Empire. Read more here.

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  • ABC7 Segment Featuring N.E. LA Employment Center

    Our N.E. Los Angeles Employment Center was featured in this abc7 segment on the difficulties restaurants are facing as they reopen – in filling jobs.  Watch the TV segment here.

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  • Nikki Leacock Goes Behind the Scenes of our Flagship Store

    Check out Nikki’s exclusive experience here. 

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  • Thrifting Halloween Costumes for Under $20 with Twinelle

    Join social media influencer and YouTuber Twinelle (@_eggiegirl_) as she draws on her creativity to fashion some unique, fun, and affordable Halloween costumes! Watch the video here.

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