Goods Bank NEO WOW!! I cannot say enough about this amazing organization that has helped us help so many families both that attend our center for an early learning experience but also members of our direct community. Providing resources like cleaning supplies, Health and beauty items, diapers, clothing & toys for tots!! The families in our area are struggling with the basic needs of their growing families and it is with the assistance of Goods Bank NEO that we are able to buy some of these items at a wonderfully discounted price and the free stuff - Is so appreciated ! If we can continue with the help of Goods Bank to offer these items the stress on families will continue to lessen. Thank you so very much for your commitment to helping others with real tangible needs.
The community of Thea Bowman has been the recipient of the generous free items offered along with hygiene products which we can purchase at a significant discount. Our Marketplace has become a place where people can come to “shop” for clothing, household items and hygiene. All items we provide for free to help those who need some help. This nonprofit Goods NEO has been instrumental in supporting and assisting our mission as we continue to work and support with dignity the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood.
Four Cleveland Play House teaching artists planned and executed an event for the juniors and seniors at Lincoln West Global Studies in the Clark/Fulton Neighborhood. The goal of the event was to provide new or gently used clothing, accessories, and personal products, with a focus on business casual attire that can be worn for senior capstone presentations and college or job interviews. For three weeks, the teaching artists purchased clothing items and collected donated items across NE Ohio. Those items were made available at no cost to the students via a Pop-Up Boutique set up in the school auditorium. In addition to the CARE teaching artists, other Education staff members at CPH volunteered to help bring the event to life. Over 350 clothing items and over 120 personal care products, as well as a number of accessories, hats, and handbags were selected by the sixty-five students who attended. The students represent households that total 376 community members. Seniors at Lincoln West commented "This was so awesome!" and "I can't wait to have this again!" Secondary Spanish Teacher Awilda Morales added "Congratulations on the Pop-Up Shop for the seniors. It was amazing!" The Goods Bank helped us maximize our resources, as we were able to buy new clothing, as well as many different hygiene products. These items were so greatly appreciated by the students. It was such a huge success and we are hoping we can do the same type of event in the future.
A non profit that helps other non-profits stay sustainable and keeps unwanted new items out of landfills
Unique ability to get items for a deep discount for our programming
The Goods Bank allows us to keep our operating budget manageable by offering several of our necessary nonprofit needs at a heavily reduced price. We rely heavily on their broad range of products. They'll also occasionally have surprise items that meet some of our outreach needs as well. On top of this, their staff has always been great to work with.