Proceeds from Rufs Quality Thrift Store are used to support the Rufs foundation which aids victims…read moreof domestic and sexual violence. They are the recipient of the 2023-2024 Community Involvement Organization of the Year Award from The City of Port Saint Lucie. They are striving to open a transitional facility that will give victims and survivors housing, counseling, therapy, education, financial aid, healthcare, and childcare. Rufs is located in the St. Lucie plaza. While this plaza has seen better days, don't let the shabby exterior deter you from visiting this gem of a thrift store. Inside is a boutique like interior with tons of clothes, accessories, small appliances, and household goods. Prices are deeply discounted and everything is attractively arranged. If you have a young lady in your life in need of a formal dress for prom or homecoming, this is the place to go. Gowns which still had their hundreds of dollars price tags were marked down to $50. Another item that caught my eye was a the perfect pair of high heels for Halloween. The couple who were working the store were friendly and sweet. Come out and support this great organization while updating your wardrobe and saving money all at the same time.

Lovely proprietors. Store is large and has quite an array of items. Prices are reasonable, for sure.read more

The most amazing secret for a store in Florida! Beautiful dresses good quality garments.. and…read morehelpful volunteers at the counter It's unfortunate. They don't have a dressing room but understandable. They close at 2 PM so keep an eye out for that time when you're going inside the store you can get carried away like I did today.. Great deals and I share the photos of how much things are with price tax according to Lil weird color tags... while dresses along the wall have a price tag on them.

Stopped in as I did laundry. Upon coming in, 3 older ppl were talking, 2 old ladies and an old…read moregentleman . I wasn't even greeted. I browsed quickly as the store isn't that big. It gave me anxiety, it's a small thrift store & it's so cluttered. Too much stuff for such a small space. Nothing seemed too organized. Nothing really seemed worth getting. It gave off a yard sale selling junk. I won't be back.

Great staff - mission for pets. We have been dropping items off for a number of years and have…read morealways been satisfied with the staff and how they display the items

Always worth a visit for used books. They also have a wide selection of women's clothing. Senior…read moreday is Tuesday with 25% off everything. They also run 2 color tags a week at substantial savings. I donate here & shop here on occasion. Nice clean store & they have cat adoptions from this location. They do have a lot more than just clothes. Nice staff and it's a great value.

First of all, the customer experience with the people that worked there was very nice. It was a…read morepleasure chatting with the ladies. I found some cool things there and we definitely go back when I'm in the area. Their toy section is small , but I did find a collection of vintage pez dispensers really cool, and since it was my first time there, they gave me my book for free, which was a Disney Pixar how to draw character book, which was also a very neat find. They are also a resource for people who need food assistance so give them a call if you need help.

St. Vincent de Paul was founded in Paris France in 1833 by Frederic Ozanam, a college student who…read morecreated the organization to help people experiencing financial hardship. He came up with the idea for a charity in response to a fellow classmates question, what is your church doing for the poor? The group chose St. V\incent de Paul, patron saint of the poor for their name and under the guidance of Sister Rosalie Rendu, they increased the number of people they were able to help. Volunteers of the organization are called Vincentians. The charity spread from France to Europe. In 1845 they established in St. Louis, Missouri. The organization is now world wide in 150 countries with 750,000 members. Every year across the country the St. Vincent De Paul Society provides 1.4 billion in aid to more than 4 million people every year. The store is staffed by volunteers and proceeds go to providing food and clothing, housing, rent and utility assistance, to the Port St. Lucie community. They sell donated furniture, household goods, lamps, small appliances, art collectibles, books, CD's, clothes, and accessories. They had a great selection and the prices were very reasonable in their clean and well organized store. They had a cute boutique section and you may even find vintage and antique pieces tucked into the shelves. Follow them on Facebook for notification of upcoming sales. If you are looking to donate, they accept household furniture, household goods, clothing, and toys in very good condition. Donations of food must be nonperishable and not expired. This long standing charitable organization is a wonderful place to shop and to give to.

This thrift store is operated by the Mustard Seed Ministries which was founded in 1986 by a group…read moreof local churches that got together to pool their resources. Their name comes from the bible verse Matthew 17:20, Jesus said, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." The ministries mission is "to coordinate the energies of the Christian churches of St. Lucie County to meet the spiritual and material needs of the whole person and to make referrals to all available relief agencies in our community to take care of those in need". According to their website their "services include assistance with food insecurities, past due utilities, rent/mortgage payments, furniture, transportation/travel, emergency shelter, prescriptions, medical equipment, clothing, gasoline, medical care vouchers and many case-by-case interventions. As part of our food program, we implement a summer food program for school children who receive free/reduced meals during the school year; operate a Community Bucket Garden and an annual Community Thanksgiving Feast." They also operate a food pantry at their thrift store and provide medical education. Proceeds from the thrift store fund their mission. The thrift store receives donations from businesses and the local community. They sell art, small appliances, clothes, furniture, accessories, and household goods. I visited the Ft. Pierce store but they also operate one in Port St. Lucie. They had a varied selection of items and prices were inexpensive. I picked up a Pyrex measuring liquid measuring cup for only 50 cents and some flamingo straws for a craft with the camp kids for 25 cents. They are a worthy organization and they help a lot of people. If is definitely worth checking out this store if you are in the area. P.S. Sonny's BBQ is next door so you can grab a meal too.

Friendly staff, it is a decent size store but to me it's filled with junk and they are way…read moreoverpriced. . Probably won't be here again

I love to browse antique stores but I hardly ever buy. Unique Antique Shop changed all that. Open…read moreseven days a week they have some amazing finds. A large and unique selection of items coupled with reasonable prices had me leaving with several items. The first item I coveted was a signed print of a heron by artist W. Harold Hancock. The price was $139. I was afraid to ask about it but I knew it would be perfect in my dining room. I ended up getting the print for $60. The frame and matting costs more. Thank you so much Mary, I love it. It makes me smile every time I see it. I have enjoyed learning about the artist. I also picked up a bust of Caesar? because he needed a home and two Asian pagoda lanterns made out of heavy pig iron from their garden area. There is so much to see. Most of the items are individual vendors but they are happy to call them and pitch your offer. You can feel comfortable offering 20 percent less than the marked prices. I appreciate how everything had a price so you didn't have to guess. The inventory changes monthly and the staff is wonderful.I actually stumbled on this place by accident when I overshot a turn. It was just meant to be.

As much as I would like to keep this place a secret and selfishly use it as my own private honey…read morehole for finding awesome antiques and collectibles it wouldn't benefit me or the owners since they would be out of business between my visits. This place is way way over the top amazing, it is filled floor to ceiling with good stuff and what mean by that is real old quality collectibles yes there are some reproduction items but those items are in minimum quantity. My photos only give you a peek of what you can expect once you enter the property that's by design and shows a little more of my selfish tendencies when it come to one of my hobbies. If you're a seasoned collector or a novice you will equally be impressed. The owner and his consignment partners have done an excellent job in presenting an exceptional collection. The prices reflect the quality so don't expect thrift store prices here. I am sure they would deal with serious collectors and understand condition so put your bargaining skills to good use but understand it pays to know what your buying its rarity and value before throwing out an offer. This place rates high on the list and is worth a bookmark.

A friendly group of people serving the community! The staff here are very helpful. There are sale…read moredays, and donations are accepted anytime. There are a wide variety of items including children too. Please take the time to search, there are quite a few gems hidden inside!

This thrift store is operated by the Mustard Seed Ministries which was founded in 1986 by a group…read moreof local churches that got together to pool their resources. Their name comes from the bible verse Matthew 17:20, Jesus said, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." The Mustard Seed Ministries mission is "to coordinate the energies of the Christian churches of St. Lucie County to meet the spiritual and material needs of the whole person and to make referrals to all available relief agencies in our community to take care of those in need". According to their website their "services include assistance with food insecurities, past due utilities, rent/mortgage payments, furniture, transportation/travel, emergency shelter, prescriptions, medical equipment, clothing, gasoline, medical care vouchers and many case-by-case interventions. As part of our food program, we implement a summer food program for school children who receive free/reduced meals during the school year; operate a Community Bucket Garden and an annual Community Thanksgiving Feast." For more than 3o years the Mustard Seed Ministries has been using a grass roots model to meet the needs of the community holistically. They are supported by hundreds of volunteers and community members who administer 17 programs and services available to individuals and families in St. Lucie County. They also operate a food pantry at their thrift store and provide medical education. Proceeds from this thrift store and the one in Ft. Pierce raise funds for their programs. The thrift store receives donations from businesses and the local community. They sell art, small appliances, clothes, furniture, accessories, and household goods. They sell a varied selection of items and prices are inexpensive. Strangest item found here this trip, a very serious portrait of Fred J Ball. Who was Fred and how did he end up here? I have so many questions but he is keeping watch on the store. So many cool treasures here. You can donate and shop in confidence knowing you are supporting one of the worthiest charities in St. Lucie County.

In 1852 in England, William Booth and his wife Catherine were inspired by the gospel of Jesus…read moreChrist to leave the church and take their ministry to the streets. They abandoned the concept of the traditional church pulpit in favor of preaching directly to the people most in need. Despite the disapproval of the church, Booth took his ministry to the poor, homeless, hungry, and destitute. After training evangelists all over England, the couple returned to the west end of London in 1875 and formed their organization, the Christian Mission. In 1878 while reading the annual report for the Christian Mission he noticed the phrase "The Christian Mission is a volunteer army." William Booth crossed out volunteer army and replaced it with salvation army. From then on converts became soldiers of Christ or Salvationists. The groups message spread quickly and today they serve over 100 countries. The Salvation Army has churches throughout the world called Salvation Army corps but they are probably best known for their thrift stores. When items are purchased at the stores, the money supports the Salvation Army's emergency relief efforts and programs. All sales directly fund local programs and services in Indian River County. Unlike a lot of businesses, the Salvation Army will hire ex felons. Some of the shops support the Adult Rehabilitation Centers which help people combat addiction. When you donate to or buy from the Salvation Army you are helping to support many worthwhile programs. I discovered this Salvation Army store while driving down Oslo Road in Vero Beach. It is located next to a Goodwill for even more thrifting fun. This was one of the nicer Salvation Army thrift stores that I have been in. Everything was clean and neatly organized. Inventory included like new home goods, art, furniture, records, linens, books, toys, and a large selection of clothing and accessories. Thrifting helps people save money while keeping items out of the landfill. The Salvation Army welcomes donations of clean and gently used clothing, furniture, automobiles, household goods, and appliances. Whether you're on the hunt for vintage treasures, everyday essentials, or just browsing for a good deal, there's something for everyone at the Salvation Army Family Thrift Store in Vero Beach.

Nice thrift shop. Good selection, nicely organized, friendly staff, fairly priced. Probably the…read moremost reasonably priced thrift in the Vero area.