The volunteers are friendly and the service is okay. They are very talkative to the locals because…read moreeveryone knows everyone. I'm from out of state so it took a little bit to check out because of friendly conversation in front of me plus they use an old fashion cash register which was giving the poor lady a hard time. The stores proceeds go to a good cause of helping foster animals. There was a selection of a little bit of everything however some of the stuff was overpriced. boots are normally 6.00 unless marked but they had a new pair of boots priced at $75.00. The store was small but it was packed to the brim so it was hard to move around and look at everything.

Great place to dig for treasures. Volunteers were kind and helpful. We visit every time we come to…read moretown.

The old blind man that works here is the kindest most hardworking employee I've ever seen at an…read moreestablishment. He came out and helped me with all of my donations and he was incredibly helpful to me especially when it came to the heavy lifting the service was more than satisfactory.

From the owner: Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is an innovative and sustainable social…read moreenterprise that utilizes its resale strategies to provide training to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment such as multi-generational poverty, history of incarceration, and limited education and work experience. Goodwill accepts clothing and other household goods from the public and sells these donated items in its community-based stores. Revenue from the sale of these goods goes directly toward supporting and growing critical local programs and job placement services. Goodwill is an autonomous 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a member agency of Goodwill Industries International and the United Way of Greater Chattanooga. Chattanooga Goodwill is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and serves 23 counties in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. 

They go to the very end to provide quality food,clothing and proper assistance to obtain housing…read morefor those who need help with finding a place to live .

This is a place built about those who can, helping those who need help. They accept clothing and…read morefood donations year round. They take those items and set up two building to help those in need. From homeless people to families finding it hard to clothe and feed themselves, they come and get help. Very easy process to come in and get registered then you have a schedule to come in for food and other clothing or household items like blankets. Food bank gets donations from everyone, individuals, churches, businesses and the same for the many volunteers who help here. Food bank is open Tuesday-Friday's. They have homeless boxes of food for those without the ability to cook. Then others get 17lb of food to start, plus other items like bread, milk, coffee, drinks when they have those items in stock. If you know of someone in the community who is struggling, let them know there are places to help. Very rewarding to come in and volunteer here or just stop in and donate your old coat, good socks, food.

I'm a local, and this is my honest experience…read more This place has gone downhill. What once felt like a nonprofit thrift store serving animals and the community now feels more like a for-profit or consignment-style operation, except the items here are donated, not consigned. Prices have grown exponentially. I've personally seen used Danner boots priced around $175 for used shoes, dish sets priced $50-$100, purses commonly priced $15-$100, and everyday household items priced far beyond normal thrift store standards. Cups that should be 50 cents are a couple dollars or priced much higher. Used shoes are often far outside what locals can reasonably afford-$10-50. Again for used shoes!!! This is not consignment. These items were donated by local people out of the goodness of their hearts with the expectation that they would stay affordable and accessible. Blairsville is still a lower-income area overall, even with tourism. Pricing should reflect the people who actually live here. They also removed the monthly $6 bag sale, blaming theft. From a customer perspective, this feels less about theft and more about greed. Locals have complained repeatedly and they ignore them citing their same excuse. I've been in the store multiple times and heard shoppers openly say things like, "That's outrageous" while looking at prices. I've also been informed that this store is generating millions in revenue each year in a small town. I can't confirm if this is accurate but there are some reliable sources that are getting very fed up with the greed from the people at the top and that work at the store. If that's even remotely accurate, locals deserve transparency. Where is the money going? The board members are reportedly not local, and it shows. The community connection that once existed feels gone. As a low-income local, I used to enjoy going into this store. It was friendly, welcoming, and community-focused. That atmosphere is not there anymore. If you want to donate to a place that clearly gives back and shows where the profits go, I strongly recommend: * Habitat for Humanity Blairsville-prices are starting to elevate to but staff is super sweet * Safe Thrift Shop * Empty Stocking Thrift in Blue Ridge, which actively supports their community and prices items fairly This community needs accountability and transparency. A nonprofit thrift store should not price out the very people who helped build it.

Very well organized place with lots of items to choose from. I also like taking my cast offs there…read moreto donate. It helps other people and also helps me get rid of things I am not using.

I have always found nice things there. The staff are very nice and helpful and the prices are good…read more They don't charge $25 dollars for a used picture. I am going to start taking my donations there instead of goodwill from now on. It's really worth your time to check out and donate to!! Some places have gotten outrageous on their prices and this thrift store is very fair!!

Great little thrift store. Nice folks running the place and you can find some good items here! I…read morestopped in whenever I'm in the area.

From the owner: New 2 You, a non profit organization, was established in 2016. New and gently used clothing, shoes,…read morefurniture, home deco, bed linens, towels , dishes, pots and pans and lots of unique finds! Nonprofit working with the foster children & the Red Cross victims in Cherokee County. All Donations welcome. Discounts Available Every Single Day! New Inventory Every Day. Come shop with us today.

Small, but great items, fair pricing…read more Revenue for local pet facilities. Just off of Main Square, but close. No bathroom.

awful there was an elderly lady who was the cashier was absolutely rude. was asking for next in…read moreline and called me and my friend a snot. i am absolutely livid will not be going back there . although there was a lady there the day before and she was so sweet never got her name but talked about her story with us. learn how to treat customers even if your having bad day !!!

Great selection of value priced items. Caring staff. Stop by often because selection changes…read moreregularly.

From the owner: Providence Ministries is a non-profit ministry that provides people in need with the opportunity to…read morefind hope and recovery from a multitude of ailments in the name of Jesus Christ. We offer several services such as community kitchen, emergency shelter, and addiction recovery program for both men and women. Our ministry operates based on donations received from the community and our thrift stores. Our thrift stores are located in 8 cities. Through our various Christian based missions and initiatives, we are in the blessed and privileged position of seeing families restored, lives healed, and most importantly, souls saved.

This place has become outrageous in prices. Many items can be purchased from Dollar Stores much…read morecheaper. (Exact items) You used to get a lot of really nice pieces of furniture, collectibles, purses, and household items really reasonable. See lots of people donating, but don't see much of it ever hit the floor. They used to put items out all day long and now maybe twice a day. So where is everything going? This place was also to help the people in our community who are in need. That's the point....right? I don't know how they can afford it. Selling items up to $12 and $15, on the junk side. Sad part is if you were to have a garage sale, you could sell it cheaper than that, but no one would buy it. They'd buy it from here, just because it's sitting in a store. They would claim it's the economy. Just an excuse...someone's filling their pocket.

Every time I've gone, I've been able to find some really good deals on knickknacks, shoes, or…read moreclothing. The people are always very friendly and helpful

Lots of bargains on nice merchandise Friendly staff…read morecooperative !!! Love looking through this clean store and rehoming stuff! I am addicted to bargain hunting!

Lots of amazing finds for the home both indoor and outdoor. I got a beautiful vase that would…read morenormally cost $25-$35 I paid a total of $4. Also, purchased a gently used heater and have had it for years.