Uber may not have the best reputation right now, but the company is still pushing forward with partnerships meant to help the communities in which they serve.
On Tuesday, November 25, Uber will roll out a one-day only “Share the Warmth” campaign in New York City, San Francisco and Boston meant to make donating this holiday season as easy as tapping a button on your phone. The concierge service has partnered with Goodwill for a winter clothing drive to help you get rid of unwanted clothing, and to bring in more donations during the holiday season.
It’s not the first time Uber has partnered with Goodwill: In May, the two companies teamed up for the same service; that time, the hook was spring cleaning rather than holiday charity.
Got some used coats, shoes and clothing you don’t need anymore? Here’s how the Uber and Goodwill partnership works.
First, bag up all of your items to be donated (anything not in a bag won’t be accepted). Then, open your Uber app and tap ‘Give’ on the menu at the bottom of the screen. After that – and assuming any are available – an SUV will arrive at your location to pick up your donations and deliver them to the nearest Goodwill, free of charge. Don’t hold back: Uber suggests that you use this free delivery service to donate as much as you possibly can.
In the Uber blog post, Goowill’s CEO and President Jim Gibbons was quoted, saying:
During this season of giving, your donations create jobs and help fund Goodwill’s employment, job training and other community-based services for people in your community. We are grateful for our donors, especially during this busy winter season, for taking the time to donate and help people build their careers and care for their families.
If you don’t have any used clothing to donate, Uber points out that you can make a monetary donation any time on Goodwill’s website.
This partnership is certainly more helpful than the recently announced team-up with Spotify, but the impact of a good-natured clothing drive depends on how many drivers they can get on the road. Check the Uber blog for specific hours in Boston, and let us know if you successfully donate.
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