1. Which Portland-area nonprofit social service agency paid its chief officer compensation of $533,278, plus benefits, last year?
2. Which Portland-area nonprofit social service agency saw its chief officer receive annual compensation of $785,446 last year?
3. Where will I no longer take used household items for donation?
The answer is here.
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Comments (9)
Yikes. And to think I was a little worried that they'd overextended with their new drop-off locations...
Posted by Shelley | November 17, 2004 11:11 PM
Around here the Vietnam Veterans of America accepts the same kinds of things. You might want to check them out.
Posted by Jim - PRS | November 18, 2004 1:59 AM
first, united way, now goodwill. what's next? portland rescue mission? it's sad that these "non profits" use thier funds this way.
Posted by brett | November 18, 2004 7:12 AM
Is it too much to ask of a non-profit to be... erm... NON-PROFIT?! I thought these places were started to help others, not help themselves.
Then again, I can tend to be a bit naive.
Posted by TTM | November 18, 2004 7:46 AM
One of the largest waste-collection sites (in terms of garbage hauled away by a garbage company) is Goodwill. Yet another dirty secret for a company that gives good non-profits a muddy reputation.
Posted by Scott-in-Japan | November 18, 2004 10:50 AM
Yikes.
That made me glad that 90% of the stuff I donated last weekend went to Value Village instead.
Unless there's something someone wants to tell me...?
Posted by Betsy | November 18, 2004 12:23 PM
I would investigate how Value Village operates. I think it has the same model as Goodwill.
I try myself and I encourage others to donate to the local Humane Society Thrift Shop. They are a little more homespun and closer to their mission.
Posted by Tex | November 18, 2004 3:43 PM
How dare you smug people indict all of the good Goodwill does for people and our community just because its board mis-reads its responsibility. Have you met those people taking your donations? They are getting a leg up in a world that's turned its back on them. All the other place are good (and probably have their own skeletons), but remember the one bad apple theory. Take your donations elsewhere, but remember the people who are working elsewhere thanks to a little job training and a little confidence.
Posted by rjones | November 19, 2004 6:49 AM
I actually agree with rjones on this one, to a point. I think the public should demand an inquiry into Goodwill to address the problems. Let's write to our public officials about it.
But rjones' point is well made. People down on their luck, people with permanent disabilities, people with special needs, all kinds of people, have found ways to fund their lives and be productive because of Goodwill.
I really like the Humane Society and Veterans ideas.
Posted by Get Read | November 20, 2004 12:08 PM