Dear Editor,

Once again, I am writing to thank the residents of Newton for demonstrating their community spirit and commitment to sustainability by donating nearly 400,000 pounds of clothing and household goods to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries in 2025.

Goodwill is a community-based nonprofit that relies on these donations to support its mission. Each year, it provides job training and career services to help thousands of individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work.

The Goodwill Newton donation trailer is located at 295 California Street near the American Legion, and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone has items to donate and I am deeply grateful to each Newton resident who chooses to donate them to Goodwill. You make a difference.

Sincerely,

Joanne K. Hilferty
President and CEO
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries