Goodwill Industries - Helping People Work Their Way Out of Poverty

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, founded in 1958 income from ordinary members of the public - people
Austin, Texas, is now one of the largest employers inlike you. Donating cars or other items allows them to
Central Texas. From their humble beginnings (helpingcreate revenue which they use to create or fund
69 people during their first year), they have grown toprograms for citizens in the community.
be one of the backbones of the Central TexasWith the financial crisis looming, you might be thinking
economy.about hanging on to that second car rather than
Rev. Edgar J. Helms, who founded Goodwill Industriesdonating or selling it, but it's more important than ever
in 1902, once described his charity as an "industrialto lend a helping hand and donate. There are more
program as well as a social service enterprise...apeople than ever that need help from the programs
provider of employment, training and rehabilitation forand services offered by Goodwill Industries around the
people of limited employability, and a source ofcountry.
temporary assistance for individuals whose resourcesVehicle donation is a good way to support GW
were depleted."Industries and help out somebody in your local
Around the country, Goodwill Industries regional officescommunity. As a reward you will be able to claim a
work to find employment for Americans withtax break based on the value of any vehicle you
disabilities, a lack of desirable skills and those who havedonate. This is a win-win situation allround. You get a
simply had a hard life. It's a noble effort, and one that'stax break, Goodwill gets its funding, and people in the
paid off over the years. However, they rely on publiccommunity can continue to take advantage of what
contributions to continue their work. These contributionsthe charity has to offer.