David's Success Story

David was homeless and unemployed for years. Drug and alcohol addiction led to his eventual arrest, but after a short stay in jail, David decided it was time for a change. After months of recovery meetings, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation referred David to Goodwill to begin training for employment. Today, David is employed as a materials handler and has purchased and begun renovating a home. “Goodwill showed me how to have a better life. They don’t hand anything to you. They give you the opportunity to choose a better life for yourself.”

COMPUTER RECYCLING

Did you know?

Electronic waste is the world's fastest growing waste problem.
Each year over 220 million tons of old computers make their way into US landfills.
250 million computers will become obsolete in the next 5 years.
Computers and related equipment can contain hazardous materials unwanted in our landfills.

It's about working together.

Goodwill and Dell have partnered to create RECONNECT, a comprehensive electronics recovery, reuse and environmentally responsible recycling opportunity for consumers.

In 2009, Goodwill's RECONNECT program received a Special Environmental Award from the Forsyth County Environmental Board for significantly reducing adverse environmental impacts (2.6 million pounds in 2008), providing a no-cost responsible way to recycle unwanted electronics and supporting job training and placement services in the community.

It's easy and it's free.

RECONNECT offers free drop-off recycling and reuse options. Simply bring in your donation to any participating Goodwill store or donation center.

Saving the environment.

We at Goodwill are committed to making sure that all computers and related electronics that have reached the end of their useful life are recycled in an environmentally friendly manner, thus preventing hazardous materials from reaching our landfills.

It's not just the environment that benefits.

Proceeds from the resale value of donations support Goodwill's mission to help people find jobs and become more self-sufficient.

It's a tax deduction.

All donations to Goodwill of items in good used condition or better are tax deductible.