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So glad you are having a conversation about this. I'm still going through the video but in case it isn't covered the Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay disabled employees less than the minimum wage and my quick Google search supports that Goodwill is guilty of this(don't mind be corrected if this is wrong). If they truly supported disabled workers they would pay them a fair wage. 'Ending Poverty Through the Power of Work' is not taking advantage of disabled workers by giving them employment and underpaying them. Very interesting discussion Michael! And as to the 'non-profit' status there are a multitude of ways that non-profits manage their monies, some more self-interested than others.

Interesting. I was right about Goodwill. I used to donate good stuff to GW but I stopped because I didn't see my donated items on the shelves -ever. Now I just donate to local charity thrift stores.

That Hat needs a washing machine!!!!😊

I never leave comments. I don't know why. I just don't, but I am so happy you did this video. I feel so enlightened. I had no idea about any of this. Thank you so much for doing this.

I have been well aware of the beginnings of Goodwill - as well as other thrift stores. My mother grew up in the 30s with a single mom raising a family of 4 and thrift shops got them through very often. And I absolutely hate it when a reseller goes into a thrift store, sees a while stack of identical items and takes them all. There is one person in particular in Vegas who often fills two carts and just takes everything her hot little hands can grab. Of course if something is chipped or damaged, she sweetly says, "We'll leave this for someone else." Makes me want to scream. I think of all the kids out there who would love to have one of her cart full of squishmallows under that bare Christmas tree. And the parents who could use the other things she piles up. Then she brags about 'I paid 4 dollars for something worth 1,000" and complains about Goodwill.com. Goodwill.com raises extra money so that Goodwill can open more stores and employ more people in need. I have even watched her hold auctions in thrift stores - selling off things she hadn't even bought yet - right off their shelves while putting people at the ends of the aisles with carts to block others from getting by, I have blocked her and will never watch her again, She needs to look up the definition of "Goodwill" because she ain't it. Think about the people who depend on Goodwill to dress their kids, celebrate holidays and birthdays and maintain the best home they can for their families. I would never so something like that. Besides, I agree that you can do better shopping in local antique stores and malls - and help locals to earn a living

Anyone who is retired and receiving SSA already - and those on SSI - will never qualify for additional disabilty assitance as you age futher. As someone who has worked five years as an "participant in a Title V program" (LIKE Godwill) you can't make above a certain amount (minimum wage only and lower - if the facility you work in has few employees), you may not be able to wrk the minimum 25 hours per week - if you depend on State DSHS for Medicaid or Food Stamps. Would love to talk with others with similar issues. Thank you,Michael. - you did great! Brigid

Micael, two of the Goodwills in my rea BUY products from Target, etc.

All Salvation Armies in my area are closing now - because the sales goals need to match operational cost because other funding goes to fund social/education programs.

Michael, every board member of a non profit is responsible for bring funding to that organization.

451 stores in California and I still never find anything lol

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Hello Love! My husband introduced me to you because you have similar aesthetics and we both adore you. He would like to know if you still have centaurs from Fantasia that you are considering selling. Please let us know at your convenience. We send love to you and Richard!

Interesting discussion!

They might be registeredvas a nonprofit but they don't act like it.

Watching the replay ❣️

All this off DONATED goods! Something just doesn’t sit right with me…

I don’t think social security should be taxable.

I love that you talked about this.

Hey, you’re talking about the lists they have to tell their people what to look for…I’m a customer mind you…I saw those lists. The store I was in had them taped to the door in the driveway where you donated. I saw it. I read it. They weren’t hiding it. I stood there and read it while hubby was unloading the car! I thought it was weird but whatever.

Even churches have overhead.

I had that pegasus My Little Pony, the pink and blue. I still have it at my mom's house, but not just for sentimental reasons. Unfortunately, it fell victim to the day a lot of kids go through, when they learn cut hair (in this case the tail) doesn't grow back on dolls.

The goverment pays over 15000 dollars for you to employ convicts they get 2 dollars more and hour get to work when they want i have worked with convicts for ten years as soon as the ankle bracets off they walk out and quit the county keeps 28 percent of their checks they create drama and get people fired my job a law abiding citzen was given to a convict felon i have been unemployed for 8 months no food stamps or unemployment so if you want to work with them go ahead welcome to indiana not fair at all thanks for the history of goodwill

Intellectually challenged is the pc term to use. The "r" word is now considered taboo.

Loved that "Bright Eye Kitty Book". I can't stop laughing 😅

There are 14 regions in ohio

Who doesn't like rope? 😂😅

Yes

Thank you Michael !...🙏💜✨

Goodwill has gotten to high don't go very often

The social stores in my area get 5 € for each so called disabled workers per hour whereas the worker only gets 1 € per hour. So they even earn on the workers. They had one Russian worker who stood a bit higher than the other and he sold a lot of the incomings to other Russians in the internet but he got fired. But the top manager is doing no better. And people who they know that they check that they find ways to tell them you are not allowed to come to our shop any more. Happened to friends of mine.

Don't think that this kind of shit is not happening in Europe Michael. We even have shops like goodwill where the head of the workers take all the good stuff out of the donations for private possession without paying anything for it. When one is fired after years of 'stealing" the next one comes in and is better in hiding. Sometimes the workers get small things too. Believe me I saw what was coming it and saw that they were hiding it outside and put it in their cars. This is run by the city but even politicians come and get their antiques for pennies. They also have so called disabled workers from a social Organisation who can earn a few Euros a day.

Also, thank you for all your research and the links provided 😊

I have a friend who's brother with cerebral palsy was trained at Goodwill and has worked all of his adult life. As resellers, all we tend to focus on is their pricing model in the retail stores.

VERY INTERESTING MICHAEL WOULD LIKE TO HEAR MORE. BE CAREFUL YOU DON'T EXPOSE TO MUCH WE DON'T WANT YOU TO DISAPPEAR 😢 ❤ Yikes

Am sorry when a felon gets more help with a job or housing then a person who has a disability there is something real wrong with that

Goodwill is nothing like they where when they started they use to the help the disability community and but now there CEO makes millions and millions of dollars a year and a few years ago along with several so called charities that help people got in trouble for misleading how they use there funds they get to help people there board and CEO also got in trouble and had to pay big fines for taking kickbacks and fraud there and on a side note they don't give jobs to people on the autism spectrum good will is a disgusting company

First time commentator, long time watcher. I appreciate all the time this must have taken you to research. I also appreciate you posting your sources. I have enjoyed this video and can see why you feel like you want to do something new. You are a good teacher. Thanks so much.

Very well presented Michael. 👏

My father’s parents emigrated to the US after WWI. They suffered financially due to language and lack of skills. My father was always grateful for the SALVATION ARMY who saved his family from the depths of poverty. They were able to get on their feet and survive due to their assistance. They and we have always donated to them over the years and in Michigan we only shop at Salvation Army.

Hello Michael thank you for sharing this interesting information about goodwill.

Mentally and physically challenged people do not live on their own and most of the time live with their parents until the parents die, but people think they should get paid the same as their coworkers that have to provide for themselves? Not logical at all. Yes, Michael could have hired them, but he would have had to face the consequences from corporate of probably less than satisfactory output, of which Michael's boss advised him.

Thought provoking chat. Thank you for facts.

I do not donate to goodwills I do not shop at goodwills I can't afford their prices I live in California they're crazy on their prices... Vegas their prices are awesome and they have a lot of goodwills in Nevada🎉

My mom used to support Good Will with donations because they had workshops for repairing and reselling appliances. Needless to say, that time has long passed.