From May 19-29, Gap stores in the United States and Canada will accept clothing donations in support of the Donate Movement, an effort powered by Goodwill to educate the public on the positive impacts donations can have on both people and the planet. When consumers donate clothing to Gap stores during this time, their donations will be given to Goodwill Industries® and sold in its stores. To thank customers for their generous contributions, donors will receive 30 percent off their entire Gap purchase.

Giving back to both people and the planet while getting a new spring wardrobe? Sign us up! To learn more about the Donate Movement and calculate the positive impact donations will have on people in the community, visit donate.goodwill.org.

Last Thursday Goodwill of Greater Washington hosted the Fashion of Goodwill runway show and silent auction at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C.  

Drawing on the influences of Parisian and modern styles, Alexandria-based designer Tu-Anh Nguyen styled the models with 70 outfits of clothing from Goodwill.  Some vintage designer pieces even popped up in the mix of used clothing.

The third annual event, “Under Paris Skies,” not only showed the area’s women how to get a good deal, but also encouraged supporting Goodwill’s mission of educating and employing the disabled.  

A nice gallery of the runway show is available at The Washington Post.

An ebay store for the DC Goodwill clothing is also up.