New Year, New You: Organize Your Home for 2020 and Create Jobs

A new year is upon us, filled with exciting new possibilities. What better time to embrace a ” New Year, New You” attitude and make some changes for the better, including getting your home in order?

The beginning of the year is all about starting fresh, so it’s only fitting that January is National Get Organized Month. If organizing your home is at the top of your New Year’s to-do list, Ohio Valley Goodwill has you covered!

Here’s how Goodwill can help you streamline and organize your home while doing good for your community at the same time:

Clean and Organize with Goodwill

Declutter first, organize second

Before you can get your home organized, you need to cut down on excess clutter. Consider using the ” one in, one out” rule to make room for any new presents your family received during the holidays. For every new item you bring into your home, donate a gently-used one to Goodwill! At Ohio Valley Goodwill, we accept donations all year round, including:

• Clothing, shoes, and accessories
• Furniture, small appliances, and household goods
• Linens
• Collectibles and antiques
• Books
• Electronics
• Flat-screen TVs and flat-screen computer monitors
• Cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles for our Goodwill Auto Auction

View our donation guidelines for more details on what items we can and cannot accept.

Stay organized for less

Once you’ve decluttered your home, it’s time to get organized! This means designating a specific place for the items in each area of your home, from the kitchen to the living room to the bathroom. Luckily, you don’t need to purchase expensive storage equipment to keep your stuff in order. Ohio Valley Goodwill sells affordably-priced items that can help you stay organized for less! Here are a few ideas:

• Use small glass jars to store office supplies like paper clips or push pins.
• Repurpose hat boxes or filing boxes to store paperwork, receipts, or jewelry.
• Use a kitchen utensil tray to organize bathroom toiletries.
• Store kids’ toys and stuffed animals in baskets or plastic bins.

Plastic Bins

Baskets from Goodwill

Create jobs in your community!

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Did you know that when you donate to Goodwill or shop in one of our retail stores, you’re helping job seekers in your community receive valuable job skills training and employment services? Your support fuels our mission to change lives through the power of work!

Organizing your home by donating and shopping at Ohio Valley Goodwill provides a fresh start for you and for local job seekers. It’s a win-win situation for everyone! We encourage you to learn more about Goodwill’s mission and read the Success Stories of the individuals we’re so proud to serve.

To find your nearest donation drop-off location or retail store, click here. And for more opportunities to save on your next Goodwill shopping trip, check out our monthly sales calendars. Thank you for being a job creator in your community!