While Goodwill is not a relief organization, we realize many individuals will wish to contribute used clothing and/or household items to help those who have been affected by this recent tragedy. Because of this, Goodwill Southern California (GSC) is partnering with the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles to accept clothing and/or household donations to assist victims of the wildfires.

The value of your donation will translate into a free voucher good at any one of our GSC retail locations for fire victims.

Want to donate?

To donate items for individuals affected by recent wildfires, please go to any one of Goodwill Southern California’s 100 plus locations located throughout Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans), Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

If you do not know your closest location, please go to the store locator listed on the upper right-hand corner of this Home web page or call our main number (888) 4-GOODWILL and press the number one to find the Goodwill location nearest you.

FAQ’s:

·        Will my donated items go directly to the fire victims? The value of your donation will go directly to the fire victims, but the shirt or blanket you donated may or may not be chosen by a voucher recipient shopping the stores. Red Cross voucher recipients are given the leeway and the dignity to shop with their vouchers at any Goodwill Southern California store allowing them a wider choice and the time to shop at their convenience. 

·        Can I donate food or water to my local Goodwill? No food or water can be accepted by Goodwill. Instead please call American Red Cross to find your local food shelter or drop-off station.

·        Is my donation tax deductible? Yes. Please request a receipt at time of donation.

·        How can my company or organization help? Goodwill accepts donations from clothing/household item drives. To discuss hosting a drive in your area, please first contact our Community Relations Department for more information on our partnership program by calling Vice President Mario Haug at (323) 539-2030 or Community Relations Manager Christianne Ray at (323) 539-2095.

Requesting vouchers?

If you are in need of a free voucher, please contact the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles directly by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or by visiting www.redcrossla.org.

More than 31,000 people with disabilities or vocational disadvantages benefit from Goodwill Southern California’s education, job training and placement programs annually. GSC operates 54 retail stores, 40 attended donation centers, three campuses and 21 workforce/training centers in the counties of Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans Ave.), Riverside and San Bernardino. Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator, gave GSC its highest four-star ranking for seven consecutive years, because GSC spends 93 percent of its budget on programs that transform lives through the power of work.