College Students: Shop for the Dorm at Goodwill this Fall

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries is ready to welcome college students back to town! With 15 retail locations across the state, we look forward to being your go-to stop for those extra décor details crafted to turn dorm rooms into beloved home-rooms. Or, if you’re one of the many graduate students moving to Amherst, Boston, or Cambridge for your advanced studies — consider us your savings spot, where you can find the accessories of everyday living at an affordable price. And don’t forget Goodwill has a 15% student discount for students every Thursday.

What’s Up for the Back-to-College Season at Goodwill This Year?

Comfy Bedding — Create a fresh feel and added warmth to your room with these Ralph Lauren blue-striped comforters. Need extra snuggles? These are fabulous tucked away as throws for friends on study sleep-over nights.

Just the Basics — Prep your night’s sleep with an easy-to-add mattress pad. If you arrived missing a few of the fundamentals, stop by. We’ve got those last-minute essential items such as bathroom caddies, shower shoes, and extra sheets.

Weighing In — If health and fitness are more than a major to you, we’ve got a tool you can use with this digital scale.

Calling All Clothing — Smart storage is all about using space wisely, and nothing cleans up faster than hanging up extra clothing. Stock up on hangers and keep those floors clear!

Gentle Reminders — With all the stress of college, it’s always nice to remember to be a good person. Decorate your room with affirmations of kindness, caring and positivity for fewer than a few dollars.

Framing Your Mirror Walls — These gold brocade wall mirrors and their sister sweetie in distressed white add light, color, and vibrancy, while pulling double duty as a must-have image checker. Don’t leave your dorm without a second glance in the mirror — or at your beautifully decorated wall!

Warmer Floors All Around — Made in Turkey, these geometric rugs offer a warm spot for cold toes on winter nights. Throw one under a desk or next to your bed for a finishing touch to your Instagram-ready college dorm.

Fun Facts for College Students in Boston

There are more than 150,000 college students coming to Boston and environs every year! With around 114 colleges and universities in the Commonwealth, Massachusetts is one of the top destinations for college students in the country. Even better, you have us — the nation’s first and founding Goodwill, with 15 retail locations and 27 donation sites. So, no matter what you need — a comfy new-to-you winter jacket or a drop-off spot for summer wear — we are here, ready to help you decorate your way through this crazy adventure called college.

And check out this Boston 25 story on why Goodwill is a popular destination with students.

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries

Goodwill is a community-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to help individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work. It provides job training programs for individuals who are responding to challenges such as disabilities, domestic violence, low educational attainment and previous incarceration. Goodwill also operates Goodwill Boston Career Center, a one-stop career center located in Boston that offers universal access to a broad range of services for job seekers. The Goodwill stores in Massachusetts provide jobs and on-the-job training opportunities and offer quality, low-cost goods to individuals and families looking for value. To learn more, visit Goodwill online at www.goodwillmass.org or follow on social media @goodwillboston.