# Rideshare Donation Services Uber and Goodwill Team Up to Help with Spring Cleaning By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-05-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-cleaning References: [chicagoinno.streetwise.co](http://chicagoinno.streetwise.co/2015/04/30/spring-cleaning-on-demand-uber-will-take-your-clothes-to-goodwill-this-weekend-for-free/) & [blog.uber](http://blog.uber.com/springcleaning2015) Inspired by the dawn of a new season, many people have [spring cleaning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/list-to-1k) on their mind at this time of the year. In order to help urbanites out with a task that is extremely frustrating if you don't have access to a car, [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-ski) partnered up with Goodwill to make it easier to clean out your closets. Through the Uber app, users will have the chance to make use of a limited "Give" button to indicate that a grouping of bagged items is available for pickup and dropoff at a nearby Goodwill location. From restaurants to grocery stores and hotels, with the help of other brands and organizations, Uber continues to prove that it is more than just a taxi service. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rideshare Donations:** Rideshare companies partnering with charitable organizations to offer donation services through their app provides a new avenue for charitable giving and social responsibility. - **Collaborative Social Responsibility:** Partnerships between companies and charitable organizations for social responsibility initiatives can help both parties reach new audiences and promote a positive brand image. - **Convenient Charitable Giving:** Rideshare donation services provide a simple and accessible way to take part in charitable giving, making it more convenient for busy individuals to donate without disrupting their daily routine. ### Who This Affects Most - **Rideshare:** Rideshare companies can differentiate themselves from competitors and increase customer loyalty by offering donation services through their app. - **Charitable Organizations:** Partnering with rideshare companies provides charitable organizations with a new avenue for donations and a way to reach new donors who may not have considered donating before. - **Retail:** Retail companies can partner with rideshare companies to offer donation services for their customers, providing added convenience and furthering their brand's social responsibility initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter Sport Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-ski.md) - [Car Rental Expanses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent.md) - [Halloween-Themed Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloweens.md) - [On-Demand Festive Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-holiday-hub.md) - [Ride-Hailing App Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-turo.md) - [Oversized Ride-Share Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-6.md) - [Event Shuttle Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-shuttle.md) - [Trackable Package Return Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-5.md) - [On-Demand Skiwear Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-rentals.md)