The Intern Visit
Bria's 2015 outing to Goodwill Outlet-North, including what she picked up and what surprised her along the way.
Outlet Shopping Stories
Firsthand accounts from Goodwill Indy interns and staff exploring the bargain bins, with tips and finds worth sharing.
In the Bargain Bins
Sending summer interns to the Goodwill Outlet has become a fun tradition at Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana. The 2015 intern, Bria, took on the Goodwill Outlet-North and documented her experience for anyone curious about shopping at the Goodwill Outlets.
Her trip is a friendly introduction to navigating the bins, spotting hidden treasures, and seeing how a curious eye can turn a stop into a story.
What You Can Find
Tips for the Bins
Practical pointers for sorting, timing your visit, and staying patient while you hunt for your next project base.
Repurposing Opportunities
Examples of how outlet finds have sparked DIY ideas and creative makeovers featured across the blog.
Field Notes
Outlet shopping rewards a playful mindset. Treat each visit as a small scavenger hunt: scan quickly, dig a little, and keep an open list of what you might make. From there, the bins become a starting point for costumes, home decor, and everyday refashion projects.
It's become somewhat of a tradition to send our Goodwill Indy summer interns to the Goodwill Outlet and have them document their experience.
Helpful Links
| Resource | Where to Look |
|---|---|
| Original outlet story | Goodwill Good Stuff blog archives |
| Repurposing tutorials | DIY Projects & Crafts |
| Share your find | Contact the team |