Getting there: there's a small parking lot if you're picking up items or if you're volunteering…read more This review is for the volunteer portion. You can sign up to volunteer online. Once you arrive, there's a tablet for you to sign in. They provide water, snacks, restroom and a loaner locker if you need any of that. Before you begin helping, you'll need to borrow a yellow vest from the coat rack. John helped explain the lay of land while Joyce helped us with stocking food in the pantry. Overall, everyone here was friendly and grateful. This was a fun and pleasant experience. Highly recommend volunteering here if you need community hours or just looking to get involved in the Fort Wayne Community! Come out and support!

They saved my ass…read more I became stranded in Fort Wayne due to unforeseen financial circumstances and stayed here for about two weeks. The staff is generally friendly and helpful except for Mark who seems to be a minimalist when it comes to service. It's clean and fresh bedclothes are offered every night. They serve fairly decent meals at lunch and supper but breakfast consists only of a breakfast bar and coffee. I don't eat wheat so I skipped it every day. My sole complaint is that we had to leave every day, despite the fact that they have many lockers. Since I was stranded here, that means I had to lug a rolling suitcase, heavy backpack, and heavy gym bag all over town whenever I got out. Not fun at all. IMPORTANT ADDENDUM: After a three-night hiatus from the mission, I returned there last night (Labor Day, 20202} and had a rude awakening. Check-in time ends at 10:00 pm and I got there about 9:30. Since residents cannot leave once they enter the premises for the night, I sat just outside the door, catching up on internetwork. At about 9:50, I lit up my last cigarette. Five minutes later a guard named Charles poked his head outside and announced that the facility would be closing at 10 so I finished up the cig and tried to get in. But the door was locked! I knocked and knocked but Charles refused to open it until 10:59, at which point I showed him the current time on my phone. He then proceeded to lecture me (very condescendingly) about how it was past 10 and he couldn't let me stay. On and on he rambled, finally permitting to come in "only because I'm doing you a favor." Apparently he was going by the time on his wristwatch, not the internet time on his computer. When I explained to him how accurate the latter is, he told me I was "disrespecting" him. Really? Pointing this out is NOT disrespectful. His attitude was, though. I wonder if his mama taught him how to be so rude and arrogant. This dude needs some re-education and I suggest that the administration send him to Disney's Magical Customer Experience. "Disney resorts is focused on customers. On their first day of training, new employees learn that their primary goal, no matter their position, is to create happiness. Employees receive regular training so they have the tools to best serve customers and are given the creativity to solve problems in the most magical ways possible." Being homeless and begging for a place to stay is humiliating enough and I told him so. From his reaction, apparently this made him mad. So I did not say another word, which I find is the best approach to people who abuse their authority.

Is there a place to go, when a man has nowhere else left to go?…read moreThe French foreign legion? The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. Myself I would chose the later. A person, who drops in can expect to be able receive two free meals a day (Lunch, and dinner). They also might have an option to stay for free, (three days)! And receive free (three meals) a day, with room and board! Along with a lot of other free things! Just take a look at this video, for an explanation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RzYsYZ2DwFE America is becoming a very cold place. According to USA Today, more than 50 American cities have now passed "anti-camping or anti-food-sharing laws".... Somehow our city government has not been able to address this issue yet. What I notice is how citizens are still working with homeless people. By providing the three basics of the mission: (food, shelter, clothing). Along with free counseling on the different services the city offers. It can sort of connect people with programs that they did not know about! The politicians aren't really interested - they figure that they can buy your vote with all of the money that they are getting from the wealthy people. If you don't have money, you don't really matter much in our society. The ads on television aren't for you - they are directed at people that actually have good jobs and that can afford to buy the nice little "extras" in life. This is why the city of Fort Wayne really doesn't have much to do with this place. Before, During, After. I I I \O/ _O_ O | ( ) /(( ))\ / \ / \ (()) The "Mission Impossible" team at work. Yelp: I did donate to the missions' store. In order to meet your "user review" rules.

$14.99 for a used board game that can be purchased brand new on eBay for the same price, which was…read moreobtained at no cost! Similarly, pricing a used pair of men's Rural King jeans at $8.00, when the new equivalent is available at Rural King for $10.99, is questionable. The individual responsible for pricing these items should be fired!!!

I requested a pickup for 4 things..a secretary desk, a clothes steamer and iron combo, a picture,…read moreand some books. I just called and was told that goodwill uses a third party to do pickups. I spoke with someone who told me that there will be a charge for the pickup. They charge by the item...He quoted me a price for pickup at.....$190.00 for the 4 items. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? First of all how the hell can and why would ANYONE pay that to get 4 items? It's an insult to say the least. They need to change their name because this is definitely not goodwill. I am finished with this organization!

One of the better goodwills, their boutique section is large, and they have a good number of…read moredressing rooms.

The selection is decent for clothes, and I used to like coming here for that. What makes this…read moreplace so bad is the unbelievable amount of time it takes to check out. The wait is usually anywhere from 20-30 minutes in line. They never have enough people at the registers, and those who are there go unbelievably slow to check you out, especially with clothes. I just came here and walked right out because I saw the line.... I don't have time to stand in that. Also, I have a bag of clothes I need to return, and I haven't for that reason.

What a great first-time experience. They are not kidding when they advertise "thrift store prices."…read moreThe clothes I bought were between $6 and $.75 which I was thrilled about because I strongly dislike going to a second hand store and spending something similar to what I would expect to spend at a Marshall's or TJ Maxx. The two female associates were friendly and professional and allowed me to browse and try on outfits without being over-involved. The products were well-organized and divided by gender, color, and size. I felt like I was able to see everything in my size that I was interested in without searching or feeling overwhelmed. Speaking of size... I noted they have an excellent variety of sizing from xs to 3x. That is great news for people who can't even expect to see their size carried in some stores today! I left the store purchasing two outfits, a blazer and a winter vest (all name brands or 'vintage' and on trend) for less than $40. I have officially become a loyal customer and I look forward to trying their other location soon.

Knowing that I love thrift shopping, my husband suggested that I stop into Blue Jacket Clothing. I…read morewas so impressed by the attractive layout, the quantity and quality of the Mens' Area, and the affordable prices. The staff was helpful but not overwhelming, and the little touches that are used in this store allow for an enjoyable experience. And there is a rewards program! But when I was told about their mission to give people second chances at employment, I realized that is the real reward in shopping here.

They do great work but in the spring call far ahead to get your lawnmower made ready for summer…read moremowing as I am on this years wait list for at least 5 weeks but is well worth the wait. Better yet call when you are finished in the fall and be ready for the spring mowing to begin.

I have bought mowers and blowers and string trimmers here at Crescent Avenue Gardens. All good…read moreequipment. But the thing that stands out here is the service. I went in on a Saturday morning asking about how to sharpen my mower blade. Gary showed me how I could do this on my grinding wheel at home. He took the time. All with a smile and professional courtesy. Very much appreciated.

First I would like to thank Goodwill and all the employees for the good things they do for the…read morecommunity and the United States as a whole. We recently purchased items at this location via shopgoodwill.com For Christmas gifts and they shipped it via FedEx FedEx who caused damage to the box and items as well as lots of items were missing from the purchase. I addressed this issue with the shop Goodwill store and Customer Service. Customer Service reached out to me and I provided pictures of the damage to the box and of the loss and they refunded me in a timely manner. We will continue to donate to our local Goodwill's and purchase at their stores. Thank you very much for addressing this issue in a timely manner I appreciate it. We Prefer Goodwill because we like what they represent as a whole. Stay Safe Be Well.

Until my last experience at Goodwill, I never imagine I'd write a review based on trying to…read more*donate* to a Goodwill. I've never had such an unpleasant experience trying to give items to a store to support their cause. I tried to donate two dressers to this location. I showed up with the first (a highboy) and was told someone would help me. I unloaded the highboy and the drawers, and stood there in freezing cold weather for twenty minutes before anyone came to help. An employee walked past me without saying anything, and a second asked if I needed help. He called after the first person (who walked past), who now identified himself as a manager. He said they weren't interested in the highboy because it was, in his words, "dirty." I was very surprised since the model was in good shape - it was only dusty, not "dirty" - and could easily be cleaned, but he shooed me away. I came back with the second dresser (a wider one with a mirror), and the same manager came out to meet me. He scrutinized this dresser - which was in near-perfect condition - and reluctantly said they would take it. He really acted like I was putting him out by trying to donate a nice piece of furniture. He then tried to unload two drawers from my car, and he knocked over the mirror. I saved it with my foot before it hit the ground, but he immediately went, "Oh no. What a shame." Then I showed him I had prevented it from being damaged and he again acted put out. I swear he was trying to break the mirror so they wouldn't have to take the furniture. We're done with this Goodwill. They have some good stuff inside, but it's to support a place that makes it so hard to donate items and acts this way about the process.

This is a wonderfully, happy place to get coffee, smoothies or make your own salad. The staff is…read morevery attentive and helpful. The atmosphere is just right for eating, taking a coffee break or playing Mahjong (on Wednesday's at 1p). You will meet the nicest folks and you will be supporting GiGi's Playhouse providing educational and therapeutic programs free of charge for Downs Syndrome families. Look for GiGi's Playhouse in Washington Square. The Health Bar is located within: open M-F 10-4. Hope to see you there!

Always come here after cross country with friends.Very accommodating love the atmosphere and such…read moresweet people -Savannah I literally love this place so much, everyone here is so sweet and loving, it is all for a great cause so I highly recommend you coming here -Samara I love this place you have to go it's so friendly and perfect for kids and the smoothies are really healthy -lawee

$13.99 for a pair of Men's Jeans they received at no cost and which could be found at a garage sale…read morefor $1.00.... Smh

As others noted, this location has much higher prices than expected for absolutely no reason. It's…read moresmall, not the best organized, lacks items I'm used to finding in quantity elsewhere like vinyl records and glassware. Did note they expertly put all matching glasses together which is rare! That should be a must do for all Goodwill layouts. I still nabbed two nice large glass stein mugs that didn't have any issues. But alas as with some other Goodwill stores, even some damaged things were still priced like they were in excellent form.