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Why should I give money to goods for good when there are so many other nonprofits out there?
The goods for good model is cost effective and directly impacts the lives of our beneficiaries. In fact, every $1 donated to goods for good is matched by $1 worth of in-kind donations. Our model doubles the impact of every donation.
Shipping costs are often less than 10% of the total value of the goods shipped. Additionally, because we rely heavily on volunteers and product donations, our overhead is low. Please click here to learn more about goods for good’s cost effectiveness and low overhead.
Why should my company donate to goods for good?
goods for good is an ideal partner for any business that is trying to cut back on waste and reduce inventory costs. Please click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming a corporate partner.
How do I find out if my company might have excess goods?
Almost every company, whether it manufactures goods or not, has surplus materials to donate. We recommend that you ask your warehouse management team or communications department if there are excess manufactured items or public relations materials such as promotional pens, pencils, and notebooks, just to name a few, that are not being used. Please click here to learn more about the type of goods we are looking for or email us at info@goods4good.org for more information.
My company already donates products to other organizations. Why should we donate to goods for good?
goods for good has developed a model of goods distribution that is efficient and effective. As a small but resourceful organization, goods for good ensures that every contribution has an impact on a child in need. Our team has developed direct relationships with each of our in-country partners and we continue to evaluate and improve our methods for distribution and tracking.
goods for good accepts slightly imperfect or new surplus goods in large quantities. For more information, such as details on the types of goods needed, click here or email us at info@goods4good.org.
Can I donate items that I have at home?
goods for good does not accept used items but gratefully accepts new/unused educational materials, laptops, fabric and other tailoring-related items.
Will goods for good pick up the donated items from my company, school or home?
Unfortunately, goods for good cannot pick up items. All donations must be shipped to one of our staging facilities in New Jersey.
Why does goods for good focus on Malawi?
Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world. 74% of the population lives on less then $1.25 per day. One million of Malawi’s children are orphans. Malawi lacks the government infrastructure to address these dire problems. However, local community centers work tirelessly, with limited to no materials, to care for and educate the orphans and other children at risk in their villages. goods for good empowers these community organizations with the resources needed to care for these children. In the future, goods for good hopes to expand its model to other countries in the region.
Does your work hinder local markets in recipient countries?
Before embarking on any project, goods for good conducts research on any and all relevant variables within a recipient country. As part of this research we assess the country’s manufacturing industry to determine which goods are produced locally. goods for good buys the locally produced items rather than ship and import them whenever possible.
How can you ensure that donated goods reach the children who need them most?
goods for good is vigilant about selecting reliable and reputable in-country partners and we continue to evaluate and improve our methods for distributing and tracking goods. We have conducted extensive primary and secondary research on all goods recipients and put in place mechanisms for understanding the needs of each community, as well as its capacity for proper receipt and distribution of donated items. Our US and Malawi staff closely monitors the shipping, arrival, distribution, use and impact of all donated items.
How can I volunteer for goods for good?
Our volunteers are the heart and hands of goods for good. If you are interested in volunteering, email us at info@goods4good.org.
