Every year in the fall, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont and Goodwill Industries partner together to kick off the annual Good Turn for Goodwill service project. This service project teaches girls about Goodwill’s employment and training programs and how the donations they give to the organization help to support these efforts.
During the month of October, Girl Scouts are encouraged to collect bags of gently used clothing and household items to donate to their local Goodwill store. They can also collect unwanted electronic supplies, like computers and old cell phones, to turn in. Along with making their donations, troops are also encouraged to schedule a tour of their local Goodwill store to see behind-the-scenes of how the organization works! (You can also share this virtual tour with your troop.)
Want to share your experience on social media? Tag our council on Instagram (@girlscoutsp2p) and Facebook (Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont) as well as your local Goodwill (@GoodwillNWNC, @goodwillsp or @triadgoodwill).
All registered Girl Scouts who participate in Good Turn for Goodwill during October can receive a free patch! To submit your project report, photos and patch order, please complete the form by December 1: bit.ly/goodturn2026
For more information on where you can drop off donations and the items accepted, please see the full 2026 Good Turn for Goodwill packet:
