Donation Drives
Support Goodwill Arkansas in the way that works best for you.
Do Good. Fund Good. Keep It Local.
Make sustainability simple and fundraising meaningful. Goodwill Arkansas offers three easy ways for neighborhoods, schools, faith groups, and organizations to turn gently used goods into local impact. Every item collected funds job training, education, and fair-chance employment right here in Arkansas.
Give Financially
Change a Life in Your Community Today
Your financial donation to Goodwill Arkansas helps people across our state gain access to education, job training and employment opportunities. Every dollar stays local, supporting programs that remove barriers, build skills and create pathways to a better future for individuals and families.
Your gift supports:
- Tuition-free adult education through The Excel Center
- Job training and certifications through The Academy
- Career coaching, resume help and job placement services
- Reentry and transitional employment programs
- Life coaches who support students every step of the way
- Flexible class schedules for working adults and parents
- Digital skills training and access to technology
- Job readiness skills like interviewing, communication and workplace success
- Workforce partnerships that connect people directly to employers
- Continued support after placement to help individuals grow in their careers
Schedule a Home Pickup
We’ll Come to You at No Cost
Donating your gently used items has never been easier. With Goodwill Arkansas’s free home pickup service, you can give back without leaving your home—saving time and supporting programs that change lives through education, training and employment across our state.
Why schedule a home pickup:
- It’s completely free—no cost to you
- Save time and avoid the trip to a store or donation center
- Convenient scheduling that fits your routine
- Perfect for large or bulky donations you can’t easily transport
- Ideal for apartment complexes, gated communities, schools and large employers
- Declutter your home quickly and easily
- Keep usable items out of landfills and support sustainability
- Turn your donations into opportunities for people in your community
Host a Donation Trailer Drive
Bring Giving Directly to Your Community
Make it easy for your community to give back by hosting a Goodwill Arkansas donation trailer drive. We bring the trailer to your location, creating a simple, high-impact way to collect donations while supporting education, training and employment programs across our state.
Why host a donation trailer drive:
- Turn your location into a convenient, on-site donation hub
- Rally employees, students or residents around a shared cause
- Maximize impact by collecting donations all at once
- Add purpose and community value to your event or initiative
- Flexible scheduling for single-day or extended drives
- Minimal effort—we handle logistics, setup and pickup
- Strengthen your organization’s community impact
- Provide an easy way for groups to give back together
Partnership Opportunities
Make Giving Back a Daily Habit
Partnering with Goodwill Arkansas to host a permanent donation bin makes it easy for your community to give year-round. With a convenient, always-available drop-off location, you help turn everyday donations into education, training and employment opportunities across Arkansas.
Why host a donation bin:
- Provide a convenient, ongoing donation option at your location
- Increase foot traffic and community engagement
- Create a simple, visible way to support a meaningful cause
- Turn everyday donations into real, local impact
- Ideal for apartment complexes, gated communities, schools and large employers
- No cost to your organization—we handle servicing and pickups
- Keep usable items out of landfills and support sustainability
- Strengthen your organization’s community involvement year-round
Frequently Asked Questions
What do my funds support?
Your financial gift supports Goodwill Arkansas programs that help people across our state build better futures through education, job training and employment. This includes tuition-free adult education at The Excel Center, hands-on training through The Academy at Goodwill, career coaching and job placement services, and reentry programs for individuals seeking a second chance. Your support also helps remove barriers like access to resources, guidance and support systems—so more Arkansans can gain skills, find jobs and move forward with confidence.
Can I donate online?
Yes! You can make a secure financial donation online anytime—it’s quick, easy and directly supports education, job training and employment programs across Arkansas. Prefer to donate items instead? You can also schedule a free home pickup, and we’ll come to you to collect your gently used donations at a time that works best for your schedule.
Is pickup available in my area?
Free home pickup is available in select areas across Arkansas, with availability based on your location and the type and quantity of items you’re donating. Our goal is to make donating as convenient as possible, but service areas and scheduling may vary. The best way to check is to enter your zip code when scheduling. If pickup is available in your area, you’ll be able to view open dates and times and choose what works best for you.
Will you pick up large items?
Yes! Our free home pickup service is designed for large-scale donations and items that are difficult to transport. If you have furniture, appliances, electronics or donations from multiple rooms, our team can come directly to you. This service is ideal for items that are too heavy or bulky to fit in your car or truck, making it easy to donate without the hassle.
Where can I donate E-Waste
You can donate many electronic items at your local Goodwill Arkansas donation center. We accept a wide range of electronics—whether they’re gently used or no longer needed—and give them a second life through our stores or online at ShopGoodwill.com.
Accepted items include computers (all brands and conditions), keyboards, mice, monitors, and entertainment media like CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and video games. These donations can help provide access to technology for individuals and families who need it most.
Please note, we are unable to accept certain items such as CRT (tube) televisions, printers, photocopiers and fax machines. If you’re unsure about a specific item, check with your local store before donating.
What household items can I donate?
We accept a wide variety of gently used items, including clothing, shoes, furniture, home goods, electronics, books, toys and more. We also accept items like appliances, jewelry, sporting goods and even vehicles. All donations should be clean, in good condition and ready for reuse.
Some items we’re unable to accept include hazardous materials, mattresses, certain electronics like CRT televisions and printers, and items like car seats or bed frames.
For a complete list of accepted and non-accepted items, along with information on tax receipts and a donation valuation guide, please visit our Items to Donate page.
