I hadn't been to the Salvation Army in San Rafael for quite a while because, honestly, I used to…read morefind the store very messy and chaotic. I started going back a few months ago, and I'm really happy to say that I've noticed a big difference! The store feels much more organized, and the team working there is always so nice, friendly, and welcoming. You can tell they really care about keeping the store as tidy as possible. I see them constantly putting things back, picking items up, and trying to keep everything in order. They really do their best, and I appreciate that. I do wish upper management would do a little more to address customers leaving things all over the place. I see items thrown on the floor or left in completely different areas all the time, and it must be frustrating for the employees to constantly have to clean up after people. It would be nice to see some rules or reminders encouraging customers to be more respectful of the store and the people working there. I also feel for the employees because the store has been incredibly hot during my recent visits. I'm not sure if the air conditioning is broken or just not working well, but it must be difficult to work in that heat all day. Despite that, the staff continues to be friendly and helpful, which says a lot about them. Overall, I really appreciate the changes I've seen over the past few months. Izzy and her team deserve a lot of credit for the effort they put in every day. I enjoy stopping in to look around, and I hope upper management continues to support this team and give them the resources they need to keep making the store a pleasant place to shop.

I've always enjoyed going on treasure hunts to thrift stores, but since I've been cleaning out…read moreclosets and taking bags of clothing to drop off, I haven't shopped for months. Yesterday, I was passing the Salvation Army in San Rafael and I decided to go in just to look at records. It was the most revolting time I've ever had anywhere. Even the "dump" store in Petaluma is far cleaner. This was a Wednesday afternoon, not a weekend after a hurricane from a mobscene of shoppers. I'm not sure I EVER want to go into that store again and risk buying something that has spent an unknown amount of time on the floor. Also, I won't be bringing donations to them either because they already have more going on than they can handle.

We took the SMART train for the first time from Windsor to to San Rafael for lunch and shopping. We…read morewere prepared to have to walk whatever distance necessary to reach Goodwill, however, we were very pleased to see the Goodwill just steps away from the train station. Inside, we discovered that all yellow tag items were 50% off, something that is unheard of at Sonoma County Goodwill locations. Hot Tip: We learned that he entire Goodwill store is 50% off every other Saturday!

This was my first time to this location and while there wasn't a large selection to choose from, it…read morewas good enough to make me want to come back. Cons- smaller store = less merch, very little parking - but is walking a bit on a Saturday really that bad? Pros - very welcoming and nice employees, store was clean, selection was organized and priced well. I did not use, but the drop off section seemed busy and well organized. All in all, I will return when I'm in the area or doing a full thrift day.

What a charming little thrift store! Mount Carmel Salvage Shop is the kind of place that makes…read morebrowsing fun because you never know what you'll find. The store is very well organized and has a little bit of everything. There are separate sections for men's and women's clothing, along with games, kitchen items, home décor, vintage treasures, and many other unique finds. Everything is neatly displayed, making it easy to browse without feeling overwhelmed. What I especially liked was the variety. Whether you're looking for clothing, a vintage piece, a kitchen item, or just enjoy treasure hunting, there is something here for everyone. If you're spending time in downtown Mill Valley, this is definitely worth a stop. It's a cute, welcoming shop and a perfect place to wander through after lunch or while exploring the area. Highly recommended for thrift store lovers and anyone who enjoys discovering unexpected gems.

A great little 'shop around the corner' which gives back to the community and those in need…read more I've been going to the Mt. Carmel shop for years to donate items and to shop. I love the selection, have found fun toys for my daughter when she was young and re-donated when she grew out of them. I have found some great cookware i.e., Corning Ware pieces, small kitchen appliances throughout the years. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. And they often have some sort of promotion with '1/2 off days' or everything green 1/2 off for St. Patricks day. Oh, and they often have throwback music playing which adds to the kitschy ambience.

Great place to work, making a difference in peoples' lives. I've worked there since February and…read moregreat people run the place.

Homeward Bound is a fantastic multi-level, win-win for the entire community. Not only does Homeward…read moreBound take care of families in need. They also teach skill building classes in the kitchen. They have a community garden that grows fresh green for the kitchen. They also package and sell sweet and doggy treats. When not teaching cooking and food skills classes, Homeward Bound offers a banquet space that can provide full service meals or just a meeting space. The banquet space has a drop down screen, and built in camera equipment for your high tech needs. Another five stars for Homeward Bound if Marin.

Today I went Saint Patrick's thrift shop in Larkspur. It was a beautiful day and its a treat to…read morevisit the quant upscale town of Larkspur. Thankfully it still feels like a small town. I appreciate that St. Patrick's has a parking lot! A rare find, especially because parking can be challenging on the street. Always a lovely selection of art, table settings, books, jewelry, vintage items without inflated prices.

Nice quaint thrift store supporting the church. Found a cute clear bowl from France for 1 and my…read moresister found a red leather bottle holder gift bag for 3 brand new. That was a steal. Lafy behind the counter very nice and sweet in helping us with our purchase. Even though I only spent a buck she treated me like I spent a million. I'll be back next time in town.

Great store with super deals. Small, but many treasures. All proceeds benefit the spay and neuter…read moreof adopted animals. They always have nice displays and a lot of high end designer and vintage clothing and purses. Comforts restaurant across the street is a great location for shopping and lunching. Pick up some dog items for your pets and some things for yourself

There it is: a near-perfect specimen of the Crank Review, written on September 13 of this year. It…read morehas wounded pride,it has leverage of circumstances for gain, it has justifications, it is a hot mess of logical fallacies including Aesop's rationalization of the impossibility of getting the grapes because they were probably sour anyway. An in-depth examination of this post would likely run to several pages, not enough room in a review column. Suffice to say, the people at the thrift shop don't deserve this and rather than hold the writer up for ridicule, it is this review-reviewer's view that the original reviewer might be more pitied than scorned.

This place is SO much fun! Every time we walk in, we find something wonderful! The owner, Teri,…read moredoes a wonderful job curating unique treasures at great prices, so it's easy to discover something you didn't even know you were looking for. What makes this destination even better is that there are actually three shops to explore: a women's clothing boutique, a home décor and gift store, and a men's store just across the street. We visit all three because each has its own vibe and great finds. The women's shop has a wonderful selection of hats, dresses, purses, and accessories, while the home décor store is full of unique pieces. The men's store is definitely worth a stop, too. If you enjoy treasure hunting, unique gifts, stylish clothing, or decorating your home without paying retail prices, this is a must-visit. Shopping local while finding something special makes the experience even better. We always look forward to going back!

I love this store! My fiancé and i have bought many of our household items here, large and small…read more there's always something fun to find, whether just browsing or taking something home. Last time we went in, they very kindly let my niece pick a little treasure from a box to take home with her. It's now sitting on her dresser on full display, she's very proud of it :)

This store has very well priced items for making arts and crafts. Everything is in good condition…read more Helpful staff, too! I found things that I didn't know I'd want!

We went to the SPARE store looking for a patch in hopes of repairing a tear/hole on the back of a…read moredown jacket. Luckily, we found a patch for it. Mena, the owner, took time to check out the jacket and described in detail how the repair could be done. It sounded pretty complicated. Mena reassured us that it could be done. After further discussion, Mena said it would probably be easier if she did it herself instead of explaining how to do it. Without us asking, she volunteered to do the repair for us! It came out perfectly!! Mena was amazing!! What a gem!! There are fabric, sewing, art and school supplies, etc., at the store. She also accepts donations as well. If you're looking for art, crafts, and sewing supplies, go check out the store! You'll be surprised of what you might find!!!

Nino was amazing to me and my mom a friendly attitude, great customer service overall 10/10 will be…read moreback!

The perfect place to either: 1 - donate nice women's clothing (as like-new as possible) to be…read morescored buy women who need something nicer than they are in a position to buy and might need for a job interview, etc., Or: 2 - if you need some clothing to look the way you'd like to be seen for that special opportunity, be sure to stop by and check out Bloom. It won't be a waste of your time. Drop off what is nice but not needed so that someone who really needs it can have it! Note the specific open hours and donations accepted times on their website. Tip re. Dropping off items: Donations are received at the rear of the building, down the immediately adjacent driveway. Back down it if you can. It's difficult to turn a car around at the bottom!

I serendipitously arrived at this place whilst on a stroll…read morethru Tiburon, and it ended up being a highlight of my adventure. As soon as I walked in, a lovely employee says: "Today, all yellow tags are 50% off. It's your lucky Friday the 13th!" - and it was! I learned that there are different deals based on the different days, and that they are a non-profit organization that helps contribute to local communities! From beginning to end, their customer service was pleasant and helpful - they set me up with a dressing room and made sure my hands were free to do more looking around. The store organization made it easy to find pieces within their well-curated collection: from funky to formal - and the various unique finds in-between.... My only wish is that they were open a bit later so that my partner could have looked around in the store as well because their men's clothes selection was also very impressive. (He was outside looking after the dog since animals are not allowed inside). Just as a heads up: there are little spaces in the dressing room, so it is not fully private.... but thankfully the staff was on it with their service so I felt safe the entire time. Also, there appeared to only be two dressing rooms, so I am happy that I arrived at the time I did. All-in-all, a wonderful experience and I look forward to the next time I am in Tiburon so that I can explore this store again.

In love Amazing service great selection and value…read more Can't wait to go back! Treasures of all sorts