Jewelry for Good, founded by Michael Caggiano and Laine Shakerdge, transforms unused gold and silver items into donations for charities. Launched in 2019, the nonprofit highlights the value of unwanted jewelry and accessories, which can be tax-deductible when donated. With an estimated $500 billion worth of such items in U.S. households, they emphasize that even broken pieces can contribute significantly. As an all-volunteer organization, Jewelry for Good has raised over $100,000 for various causes, illustrating their belief that any donation, regardless of size, can make a substantial impact.
"When we found out how little people received from jewelry stores when they tried to sell unwanted gold, we thought, 'Why not get the full value in a tax deduction while donating the items to charity?'"
"Jewelry for Good was born out of a simple yet powerful idea: to enable people to support non-profits without ever having to write a check."
"There are over $500 billion of gold and silver items held by households in the U.S. We estimate that approximately 20% of these items are broken, unwanted and unused."
"Our philosophy is if you don't wear it or use it then donate it!"
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