GIVIT works with more than 3,400 support organisations to ensure donations get to the people who need them most. This saves valuable resources by removing the need for charities and services to sort through, store and dispose of well-meaning donations that are not needed, or not needed right now. Landfill is also reduced by diverting tonnes of reusable items to new homes.
Trusted support organisations tell GIVIT what people they’re helping need right now – whether it’s due to disaster, drought, domestic and family violence, homelessness, disability, mental health or other circumstances. Those needs are listed on GIVIT’s website, and donors can then donate those items directly or donate money to help purchase them.
If a donor has an item they would like to give, but that item is not currently being sought after by a support organisation, they can ‘offer’ the item to GIVIT. The item then goes into GIVIT’s unique online warehouse.
Support organisations are able to browse the online warehouse, and when they find an item they need, they can ‘reserve’ it. GIVIT then connects the charity with the donor, essentially serving as a charity matchmaker.
100 percent of donated funds received by GIVIT are used to purchase essential items for people in need and, wherever possible, GIVIT buys from local businesses.
The organisation’s operational costs are covered by government contracts and corporate partners.