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By pam d.
They are great here they donate alot of their money to the needy and somedays. They sell everything at a cheap price and you can find alot here. Some of the stuff is old but you can wash it. I do not like how the store smells old but its a store you know with old used items.
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By Kimberly S.
The Salvation Army has always been a great option for what to do with unneeded items. They accept everything, and will arrange pick-up if necessary. Have always been pleasant to deal with. They always provide a receipt for tax purposes. Items are sold in their shops and profits support their programs.
PROS: better than throwing out items others may want
CONS:
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By Kelley G.
This is a huge store with very reasonable thrift store prices. 40% of the store is devoted to furniture, 40% of the store is devoted to clothes,shoes, accessories, and the remainder 20% is devoted to ("Bric-a-Brac") toys, books, household items(dishes, pots/pans), etc. They have half-off days, and it's NOT by color tags like other thrift stores, it's by category. The staff are very friendly and readily available for help. Another bonus, they have local pick-up of donations from your home. It's convenient to have them come out and pick up your "old" sofa/chair, etc. Just ask them for the #.
PROS: Great prices and sales, local donation pick-up
CONS: close a tad bit earlier than other thrift stores
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By A.D. S.
Hassle or Haven - Promoted as a faith based organization I invite you to visit the Aurora Branch and inquire of there many support services offered. Granite they are in the mood that day to uphold their Mission statement of (Humane Equality) to oppose unlawful, unjust or immoral discrimination, you just might have a lucky shot at your request for assistance being granted, provided it's not financially associated.
- Good Luck
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By Jeanna M.
This store is open 6 days a week, providing a full variety of items at a price that is easy on the wallet. From clothing, to furniture, books, appliances, and even art, they have it all! Wedsnesday they offer 50% all clothing. Be sure to get there early for the choicest pickings. All other days they offer 50% off on certain color coded tags (whether green, white, yellow, or blue). Check out the unannounced sales marked on the front door as you enter. Sometimes you can pick up furniture for 20% off (or more, as the manager is always happy to negotiate a price.... Everything must go, and a large portion of the proceeds go to support a good cause...) It doesn't get better than this!
PROS: Great deals on clothing and more; open 6 days a week; price negotiable
CONS: Parking lot is in strip center and sometimes full; not enough registers
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By Lisa C.
I really enjoy shopping here. The prices are good and the place is clean. The wide selection of items to choose from is big. You can always find what you are looking for and some things you weren't. And it all goes to a good cause.
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By JoAnna C.
Name brands for an average price of $2-3 dollars. Jones New York, Harry & David, among others...........are on a small sample of the type of clothing you can and will find here if you have some spare time and are patient.
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By Susie H.
I've shopped at the Salvation Army Thrift Store now for a few years, maybe 12 times or so altogether. There are 2 things I'll mention, the service and the goods. It's a large airy space with lots and lots of clothes very nicely divided by type of garment and color. The furniture is wobbly and you can get new stuff at Ikea for just about the same price! Sometimes there are good knick-knacks but rarely. Beautiful brand name ladies' garments, sequins, etc. for dirt cheap! Great! The clothing values. That is the reason to go. You do need to sort through all sizes and some soiled garments.
The service is uneven to be upbeat about it! Today it was very "uneven"! A sales associate hollers "This is not a day care facility! Your children should be watched!..." She's got a point and the sales associates have valid points! It's just that they do seem to take pleasure in literally scolding the customers! It's probably the way wardens treat the women prisoners in prison! At least, that's what I can tell from having watched movies about women in prison. If you want to be "punished", it is a good place to go. So service can go from friendly sometimes if you're lucky to punishing. The service is by people without manners, and who can be very in-your-face and it is condoned by management as I have witnessed managers act in this rude,dehumanizing fashion. I therefore refuse to give anything to their bell-ringing Christmastime reps! But I do donate my good old stuff to their thrift stores.
Tip for trying on clothes. Wear slip-on shoes. Wear tight fitting clothes so you can step into and pull up skirts and pants and blouses over your head--they have large mirrors.
Then walk north on Steinway a couple of blocks to goodwill store where you will find a smaller selection/store, higher prices but divinely sweet service. They are angels there.
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By Nilesh T.
I have been going to this church since I came to this country. Currently their is a very low amount of people that come but its getting better. They have their own basketball team for the kids. So this way kids can stay out of trouble. Also they have food services for homeless people. This church is a great church. No wonder my family has been going here for ages.
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By Sarah H.
The Salvation Army does a lot of really good work. When the wild fires surrounded the city of San Diego a few years back, the Salvation Army was just one of the many organizations that sprung into action to help out the residents of San Diego. The Salvation Army is also the organization that we are all familiar with, the volunteers that we see during our holiday shopping that stand outside with the red kettles ringing the bells. Obviously, the Salvation Army is most noticeable around the holidays, however it is important to remember that they help people all throughout the year, and that in order to do so; they need the help of everyone. Whether you make a financial donation to their organization, or you volunteer your time, the Salvation Army provides so many opportunities to get involved. The San Diego location of the Salvation Army, located on 7th Avenue in Downtown, San Diego is known as the Centre City Corps. They not only help feed the homeless, but they also minister to the spiritual needs through church services, provide coffee and donuts to seniors, serve meals after church services, distribute food bags to those in need and so much more. The staff is especially helpful. The volunteer coordinator Mary Gordon is a very sweet, dedicated, devoted woman. She will help you find the perfect place within the organization to volunteer. Give her a call today, and she is sure to help you get more out of life by volunteer work and the satisfaction of helping others. You won’t find a more devoted, caring, and loving staff then the staff of volunteers at the Salvation Army anywhere else in San Diego. They are also responsible for the spectacular Ray And Joan Croc Corps Community Center!
PROS: They do a lot of good work for San Diego and around the world
CONS: The red kettles are only around town during the holiday season!
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By anita g.
i just moved into milpitas a month ago and the stores were neat and clean. excellent customer service. and items very affordable. i really need help finding a cal-king mattress and boxspring. please provide me with a reasonable price.
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By Goody T.
Parking is a pain but it is really worth once you get inside and look around. Nice people working there and the selection varies from nothing to classy. You have to look, seems to be a lot of dealers in there so something is right
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By Jenny K.
This place is right on the Avenue in Hampden, a major shopping area, so that might explain why their selection always seems a bit picked over. Prices are sometimes inexplicable--a set of dishes will be totally reasonable, but a small table will be priced the same as a brand-new item would be. Closed Sundays.
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