The end of the year brings a familiar mix of celebration, giving and the joyful scramble to pull it all together. From hosting parties and finding outfits to refreshing your decor and picking the perfect gifts, the holiday to-do list gets long fast. Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia offers a simple way to tackle every need while supporting a mission that makes a real difference in the community.
This year, Richmond Family Magazine and Goodwill invite you to embark on a journey of holiday inspiration with our first-ever curated Holiday Regift Guide, featuring thrifting inspiration and an opportunity to fulfill the true meaning of the season.
Thrifting Your Way to a Beautiful Holiday
Goodwill stores in Central and Coastal Virginia offer an ever-changing mix of clothing, home goods, toys, seasonal decor, books and unique treasures that bring personality to any celebration. With new items arriving daily, each visit feels like a discovery waiting to happen.
The holidays are one of the best times to thrift for:
Party Outfits for the Whole Family
Dress the kids for school events, find something special for holiday photos and upgrade your own look without stretching the budget. Think velvet jackets, sparkly tops, classic sweaters or footwear for winter celebrations.
Hosting Needs and Decor
From table settings to serving pieces, candles, wreaths and festive centerpieces, Goodwill often offers one-of-a-kind finds at prices that beat big-box stores. Thrifting decor keeps your home looking fresh while reducing waste.
Holiday Gifts with Personality
Thoughtful gifting does not have to be expensive. Preloved books, vintage cookbooks, puzzles, framed art, handbags, board games and retro collectibles make meaningful presents with a personal touch.
The Holiday Regift Guide
Thoughtful gifting can be creative and sustainable. This Holiday Regift Guide highlights items you can thrift and thoughtfully transform into meaningful presents. Check out our links to Pinterest inspiration along the way to explore ideas visually and personalize them.
Curated Book Bundles
Select a set of novels, cookbooks or children’s classics. Add ribbon or wrap them in a reusable scarf from Goodwill.
Glassware and Entertaining Sets
Mix and match wine glasses or create a themed charcuterie kit with thrifted boards, ramekins and linens.
Vintage Frames and Artwork
Look for ornate frames, interesting prints or canvases. Personalize them with family photos, hand-lettered quotes or kids’ art.
Cozy Gift Packs
Build a comfort bundle with thrifted mugs, books and soft blankets. Add homemade cocoa mix or tea bags.
Kids’ Creative Kits
Gather puzzles, craft supplies, children’s books or games into themed activity kits. These gifts delight young ones without adding to the world’s plastic waste.
Each idea encourages reducing waste, saving money and giving gifts with heart. Regifting through thrifting brings new life to quality items while supporting a meaningful cause.
The Impact of Your Generosity Matters in Virginia
When you shop at or donate to Goodwill, you support more than affordable finds. You help fuel career training and employment programs that change lives through the power of work.
One of those lives is Helen “Page” Powell. Twelve years ago, Page joined Goodwill seeking a new start. In the Supported Employment program, she found not only a job but a supportive team that helped her grow. Today, Page is recognized for her positivity and dedication to Goodwill’s core values. Her favorites are respect and integrity, values she lives out every day with customers and coworkers alike.
By donating your items or choosing to shop at Goodwill, you help empower associates like Page and many others who thrive through opportunities created by your generosity. Your holiday purchases and donations have a direct impact on real people right here in the community.
This season, you can refresh your home, dress your family, find meaningful gifts and give back at the same time. Whether you participate in Goodwill’s holiday donation efforts, shop sustainably or regift creatively, every choice supports a larger mission.
Discover more stories like Page’s, find your nearest store or donation center and explore holiday thrifting ideas at Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia.
Let this season be filled with creativity, community and purpose.
