[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 33 (Thursday, February 27, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E265]
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                            HONORING GOOD360

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2014

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
organization Good360. Companies like Good360 support philanthropy in a 
variety of ways--cash grants, marketing consultations, and employee 
volunteerism, just to name a few.
  More than ever before, companies are using their core resources to 
support community-based partners. Driven by the desire to maximize 
giving while minimizing waste, the majority of growth in the nonprofit 
sector has come from the donation of household items that directly 
impact the needs of American families.
  For-profit America plays an important role in addressing poverty, 
literacy and education, homelessness and many other social issues 
facing our country. The millions of nonprofit organizations across 
America rely on the donations of critically needed goods to continue 
the programs that are essential to helping those with uncertain futures 
get back on their feet. These programs are integral to strengthening 
our communities.
  Giving is not just restricted to consumer staples. Consumer 
discretionary companies and information technology companies also make 
sizable proportions of their contributions in the form of non-cash 
donations. Their corporate sustainability efforts maximize giving to 
American families and minimize the amount of unused or reusable goods 
going to landfills.
  With more than one in six Americans living in poverty and nonprofits 
struggling to maintain programs following significant federal and state 
budget cuts, the American business community plays a critical role in 
supporting the nonprofit programs needed to ensure that people and 
families in need overcome the challenges they face and are better able 
to pursue the American Dream.
  This month, let us look to a time when more businesses give back by 
donating goods to support people in need, to strengthen the communities 
in which they do business, and to reduce the amount of products that go 
into our landfills.
  I call upon all American companies and nonprofit organizations--small 
and large--to participate in activities that provide donated goods that 
are essential to strengthening communities across our nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Good360's contributions to the 
betterment of our community and the American people, and I ask that my 
colleagues join me in thanking them for their continued service.

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