Breaking up is hard.
Cleaning out your space afterward doesn’t have to be.
If you’re holding onto your ex’s hoodie, shoes, or random household items “just in case,” this is your sign to let them go and do some good in the process. Donating your ex’s stuff to Goodwill is an easy way to move forward while making a real difference in your local community.
Closets have a funny way of becoming storage units for emotional baggage. That sweatshirt you never wear. The mug you associate with an old chapter. The decor that doesn’t fit your life anymore.
Instead of tossing those items or letting them collect dust, donating to Goodwill gives them a second life and turns a breakup cleanout into something meaningful.
When you donate gently used clothing, shoes, or household items to Goodwill, you’re doing more than decluttering.
Your donations help fund:
Job training programs
Employment opportunities
Career coaching and skill-building services
Support for individuals and families working toward stability
Every donation helps Goodwill fulfill its mission of empowering people through work and opportunity right here in our community.
Valentine’s Day and self-care season are about more than gifts and grand gestures. Sometimes self-love looks like reclaiming your space and creating room for what’s next.
Donating your ex’s stuff is a small step that can feel incredibly freeing and impactful. You’re letting go of the past while helping someone else take steps toward a better future.
Goodwill gladly accepts:
Clothing and shoes
Jackets, hoodies, and accessories
Home goods and small household items
Books, toys, and décor
If it’s in good condition and no longer serves you, it can help someone else.
Your donation journey doesn’t end at the drop-off door. Items donated to Goodwill are sold in our stores at affordable prices, supporting shoppers while generating revenue that directly funds mission services.
That means your ex’s old hoodie could help someone gain job skills, land employment, or build confidence for their next chapter.
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to clean out your closet, this is it. Donate your ex’s stuff to Goodwill. Make space for what’s next. Support job training and community impact along the way.
Because moving on feels even better when it helps someone else move forward too.
To learn more or donate today, visit GoodwillConnect.org.