ls99
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DW an I have donated stuff to both, and I buy stuff from both. Over the last few years I've noted significant differences of employee attitude at the two outfits.
At goodwill the employees are more helpful are generally in good mood and disposition. At salvation army they are generally surly, and unhelpful. on many occasions I pulled up at the donation door. Wrestled stuff out of the trunk, had to prop the door open with my feet to move stuff in. Most occasions there are employees outside smoking or shooting the breze and watch folks struggle with stuff. No one ever says thanks, seems like they view donors as a nuisance.
At goodwill within seconds of pulling up, someone comes out and gets the stuff out of the vehicle, says thank you and offers a receipt which I always decline.
While I realize the goodwill is more profit oriented even though they are a non-profit, we decided never again to donate anything to salvation army.
From my perspective the employee morale is the result of management policies. I doubt goodwill pays better than salvation army, but I really don't know. Nor do I know what percentage of the take goes for the causes they purport to support. I am just a customer and small time donor. But will take my business to the more pleasant environs. Me thinks voting with my wallet is beneficial to me. I do not care to write letters to the salvation army HQ. It is their job to know what is going on in their stores.
Anyone has experience with both?
At goodwill the employees are more helpful are generally in good mood and disposition. At salvation army they are generally surly, and unhelpful. on many occasions I pulled up at the donation door. Wrestled stuff out of the trunk, had to prop the door open with my feet to move stuff in. Most occasions there are employees outside smoking or shooting the breze and watch folks struggle with stuff. No one ever says thanks, seems like they view donors as a nuisance.
At goodwill within seconds of pulling up, someone comes out and gets the stuff out of the vehicle, says thank you and offers a receipt which I always decline.
While I realize the goodwill is more profit oriented even though they are a non-profit, we decided never again to donate anything to salvation army.
From my perspective the employee morale is the result of management policies. I doubt goodwill pays better than salvation army, but I really don't know. Nor do I know what percentage of the take goes for the causes they purport to support. I am just a customer and small time donor. But will take my business to the more pleasant environs. Me thinks voting with my wallet is beneficial to me. I do not care to write letters to the salvation army HQ. It is their job to know what is going on in their stores.
Anyone has experience with both?
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