The helping hands…read more.. I try my best to recycle and hope that the need isn't just to unload my items but to keep in mind that what many are the usual wants and needs as well and since I was in Kaneohe I though to swing by this Goodwill location which is quite interesting as it's in Kaneohe Shopping Center and is visible right from Kamehameha Hwy and though they do share parking with many other biz parking can get quite crowded but they do have two dedicated parking stalls for drop off making it super easy though I didn't know that and did find parking nearby and as I walked over with my items two staff darted over to grab them from me which very nice and thoughtful. I did have the intent to browse inside as well but was running late and left without doing so but is a great place to find hidden treasures and at such great prices just the greeting alone that I received before I step foot inside gives such a positive vibe and love this location. Thank you!

Went here looking for baby stroller for my puppy. Was not able to locate one today. Store is…read morestocked with mostly used clothes , & other house hold items. It was amazing Strolling thru the store & checking out , their interesting items. Parking is limited in this busy Times Super Market Center & the store was busy when visiting . Go check it out, never know what you'll find!

Live in the moment…read more.. Hanging on to items without purpose has an unnecessary place and though the process of purging at first has been at places that purchased my items which was a great incentive at the start though as they slowly increased their inventory the selective process has making most of my items literally worthless. Now as Green Drop has increased it's location throughout the island making the "drop" has been so easy as this Kailua location is in the lot of the former Pali Lanes so driving up and donating is so much easier...easier than letting those items go lol! I seem to always visit on lunch break and this day was no different but was nice to see that they left out a bit so that I'm still able to drop off my items as it seem to see that many others has done so as well. Thank you to the staff who are there and are so delightful and helpful taking in my items and know that it's going to a great cause. Thank you!

Donation in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii…read more.. I tried to participate in a "buy back" clothing program where the store will give credit for other clothing that others have "recycled". Unfortunately, none of my items were to their liking, so I found the GreenDrop at the parking lot of the former Pali Lanes. GreenDrop is a national chain that sells their items to Savers and gives the proceeds to worthy charities such as The American Red Cross. I'm already in the GreenDrop system, so I gave Wini my phone number. An emailed receipt was sent to me right away! This is so convenient and reduces paper waste! Wini was the cheerful, helpful worker! She was very friendly and informative! I hope to see her again soon! She made this such a pleasant experience in the cool, beautiful Windward environment!

An incredible nonprofit that provides food to individuals with food instability. Open on Wednesdays…read morefrom 1 to 3 in Hawaii.

This is a great organization for anyone in need. It doesn't matter what your situation is. We all…read moreneed some kind of help at times. Located in Waikane.

Thank you CJ... One…read moreof the many that accepts our donation in the remote location and this Windward City Shopping Center location is quite unique as this super cute hut has electricity and CJ who was set staff here was a delight. Located right in front of Starbucks though hard to miss makes it an easy drop off location so that any of your unused items don't to the landfill as my crutches was only used for a week and wish hardwood floors our vacuum is outdated and are no longer needed. Grateful for places like these along with staff who make it all possible. Thank you!

Cleaning house in the New Year…read more.. It's a good thing to purge and give things that you don't need to others who might need them. When you donate to Goodwill, you can get a receipt for a tax write off and even get a coupon for 20 percent off one full priced item in their store! The Goodwill pod at Windward Mall is gone, so, I had to go to Windward City Shopping Center where there is a wooden structure... Like a little house. When I went, the staff was at lunch. The sign said that they'd be back at 12:30pm. I did a few errands and came back. Wow... What a difference half an hour makes! When I returned, there were so many bags of donations outside the door, on the steps, and lines up in front of the building! The poor guy was surrounded! I started to help him by bringing some of the bags closer to the door. Then, he asked if I was waiting for a receipt. I replied, "Yes!" He asked how many bags I had and wrote my receipt. I continued to help him and he said that he could do the rest. Wow! Well, I feel like I've been rewarded for cleaning my house. Hope to clean more soon! Note: closed on Sundays

One of my favorite stores on Oahu PERIOD. The owner, Lori, is one of the sweetest, personable, dog…read more& environment loving people I've ever met. Everyone who works at the store is just as kind, helpful, and thoughtful as Lori. The positive, friendly & fun culture of this store is unmatched. They've downsized their refill options in the last year to make way for the thrift side of their store, but they still have all the household & personal care essentials we need. Lori does such an awesome job with vetting everything she carries in the store. Basically, if it's in the store, it's because she loves it & it works! We come to Protea at least 2 times a month to refill our household & personal items. We live about 20 minutes away, so we make it worthwhile by grabbing a coffee and a meal from a local shop nearby. I'd highly recommend you check out this lovely shop! Also, make sure to follow them on Instagram @proteazerowaste to find out about sales, events, & more! *Since another review brought it up I wanted to say that they will sometimes post on their IG stories & feed that they have to close early or close for a day when they're normally open (VERY infrequent) because, just like all small, local businesses, that has a small team (I think there are 4 of them total), sometimes things come up and they aren't able to staff the store. I think it's important to give our small local businesses some grace if they're closed when they've supposed to be open. Even though it's frustrating, I don't think it's worth writing a 1 star review without having experienced the store & without knowing why they were closed. Let's practice giving benefit of the doubt & showing some aloha.

Such a beautifully curated secondhand & thrift store! Protzea always has the best finds that are…read morestylish, unique, and high-quality pieces that never disappoint. This trip I noticed they didn't have soaps or refillable body products for sale anymore, but I was impressed by how big the clothing selection was. I love that it's more than just clothes too - it feels thoughtful, sustainable, and inspiring every time I go. A must for thrifting lovers looking for quality pieces!

I wanted to donate a large bag of gently used clothing and the…read more attendant refused to take my donation. This happened at the Windward Mall location on Friday morning around 10 am. She informed me that we're not taking any donation at the moment because they were unloading their donations unto the delivery truck. I decided to drive down the street and drop off my donation to Goodwill next to Times Market. I will go to Goodwill for future donations from now on.

This trailer/van parked behind the Windward Mall is easy to spot with the GREEN and convenient BUT,…read morethey RESELL everything you donate so EVEN IF IT'S A WRITE OFF-YOU WILL COST THOSE NEEDING THESE ITEMS $$, as they resell, ten whomever buys it resells again. I now take to church thrifts because they still sell CHEAP--not like Goodwill ($$) or other big thrift stores! aloha