Originally Posted by
Geri B
I wondered too, learn something new every day.....goodwill outlet....wonder if one near me? Just looked at local GW yesterday. Shirts priced at $6.99 +, granted cheaper than yardgoods, but come on, these stores are supposed to help those who need help most, some of their prices are way too high.........
This is actually a misconception about Goodwill. Their mission isn't to provide cheap goods for those in need, rather their mission is about job training for those disabled or disadvantaged. They use the profits from the retail store to fund the programs, as well as having a retail outlet where they can employee (for ridiculously low wages) people during job training or who might otherwise not get employment.