Went to both locations Good selection, well organized... friendly staff!!! We will definitely returnread more

weird thrift store with not a great selection and not so good prices. Don't hate it, but don't love…read moreit

We were passing through and looked up local Thrift Stores and this came up. Sounds like it is a…read morenew location and you can tell that it once was a grocery store. We walk in and was immediately greeted. Nice. The store is very open and clearly separated by department. Everything is neatly organized and the store is clean. I didn't see any broken items or messy areas. There is a clothing menu that is priced according to type and not necessarily the brand so that can be hit or miss. While browsing, we had another employee sincerely greet us as well. Very kind. I liked that there was not obnoxious music playing or too loud. It was normal and at a low level. Even though the store was somewhat sparse, we managed to buy 5 items. I assume that since they are new, still waiting for donations. Prices are fair and less than what Goodwill charges. The other ding is that the clothing racks and sizing are non-sensical. Typically you size your racks going left to right or clockwise. The size ring should be in front with the corresponding size to the right of it and THEN it should snake to the other side like a figure 8 until you reach the end. I could not figure out where my size was because it would be on the right of the ring in one aisle but on the left of it on the next aisle. It got so confusing that I gave up. They must not have a real merchandiser on staff? Anyway, it was an overall positive experience and all of the employees was truly pleasant and kind.

I went specifically looking for toys and books for my daughter. We found a book she liked and some…read morestuffed animals. She's currently obsessed with Minnie Mouse. I did find some pjs for myself too. Everyone was super friendly there. They were handing out hotdogs and sodas outside. They also offered one free toy or book to my daughter! That was pretty sweet. I just wasn't super impressed with their selection of clothes for kids or women's stuff.

When I first moved to the Truckee Meadows in 2008, I wasn't familiar with the Veterans Guest House…read more My introduction to VGH was by my daughter's friend who attended Orvis School of Nursing. As a military brat, this organization holds a special place in my heart. I have donated to this cause for fifteen years, including posting a reminder daily on my Facebook page to vote for VGH to win a large donation from Home Depot years ago. And, yes, they won! Finally, I visited their wonderful facility at their annual open house on December 9, 2023. I am so pleased to see that we are helping our Veterans and their families with lodging while the Veteran receives medical attention at no cost to them! Many companies and other groups provide dinner nightly for those staying there! If you have a minute, you might want to take a quick tour to see how VGH "spends" our donations and I believe you will also be impressed. Please keep in mind that VGH operates solely on the donations of our local community! There are reading areas, a laundry room, TV rooms, and bedrooms from single beds to family-sized all with bathrooms, large open community areas like the kitchen and dining area. Please remember that our Veterans signed a blank check when they served our country and now we can help them!

I'm not a veteran, so I have never used this facility…read more But it's one of my favorite organizations to contribute to. Several times a year I drop off various greeting cards for the guests to use, as well as various dental items. They also accept cash and gift cards to several area stores. Throughout the year VGH has a few fund raisers. October is Boots to Fashion. A fabulous event at a Reno casino ballroom that includes a champagne three course lunch, raffle and auction items and of course a fashion show. Women veterans of all ages and branches donate their time walk the runway and show off the latest trends in women's clothing from local shops. A fabulous event that honors the many women in the military. Why are fund raisers needed ? Because VGH provides US military service veterans and their families a place to stay in Reno while they are receiving medical treatment at the VA Center or other area facilities. The House is like a small hotel with a common area living room and kitchen. It is not associated the Veterans Administration. Guests are suggested a $25 a night donation to help defray costs, but no one is refused for lack of funds. The house, located across the street from the VA Hospital, is a non-profit, and receives no state or federal money for its day to day operations. Huge kudos for everything the VGH does for the veterans. Thank you sir and mam for your service. For more info - veteransguesthouse.org

Employees or volunteers weren't friendly or helpful. The man stood behind the counter staring at me…read morewith a stone face, no smile or greeting while I brought in bags and boxes of clothes, shoes, kitchenware, books and more. He didn't offer to help or say why he couldn't help. Yes, if he looked out the window, he would have seen that my trunk, back seat and passenger seat were filled to the brim. When I asked for a receipt, he said they have any and wouldn't give me one. A woman came over and gave me the same information. I won't be donating there again.

I decided to donate the winter coat I've had hanging in the closet. I missed all the drives so I…read moredid some homework and decided to come here. What appeals to me is they have a storefront where the needy go in and get what they need. I really like that idea. So I head over to Sparks and the storefront is closed which I knew because the website lists hours. It was a bit confusing finding the donation door. It's around the back through the gate and nestled in a corner between other donation boxes. I rang the bell and when nobody came I opened the door, dropped the coat on the pile and left. They only take clothing and if you go to their website you'll see an extensive list of what they have. I have nothing against the more familiar charities...I just like the way it's set up here

1/18/25- Last stop…read moreto see if they would accept my kitchen faucet.. Four stars because they did! Drop off donations is located in the back of the store- Not to compare to the fun stores in Redwood City- and the bay.. Walked in and surprised how big and semi busy. Nothing to take home- a good thing as I am spring cleaning.. lol..

This is one of my favorite stores to support. This store is essentially a giant home depot thrift…read morestore. I tend to forget to check this place out when I'm in a dire need of a home improvement item. I am not in the area much, but when I am I tend to find a lot of cool goodies. They do have a small section of thrift household items but overall they carry pretty new and lightly used items. Think of home depot returns, left overs from an over stocked store or even from a job site or home project. Anyways their mission statement and good they do and bring into the community is something I support. So in the future instead of tossing new/lightly used/good condition home items, see if they'll take it. If not come by and check this place out if you are doing some home or business renovations. I have picked up quite a bit of useful stuff for my home and new business. Everything from cleaning solutions to a brand new toilet plunger. Friendly and helpful staff along with customers.

I love shopping in this little "Gently Used," Boutique Thrift Store. Their clothes are generally a…read morecut above what you find in some of the other thrift stores and they have a nice collection of dress and formal wear clothing for women. Great place to shop when looking for that special outfit for an event like a wedding or even for just dressing up when you go to an upscale restaurant, for holidays, or maybe your anniversary, and you don't want to break the bank. Also I encourage you, when you are ready to buy new, to donate your designer purses and clothes to Esther's Closet. It gives us all a better inventory to shop from and it benefit's Hosanna Home which is helping women in desperate need.

This store supports Hosanna Home Women's Shelter. I was told by a friend about this store. I…read morenormally drop off my donations at a local Catholic charity thrift store but decided to go check this place out. Their hours are very limited so it took me months to actually be able to drop off my donations because I work very long hours. The store is in a big complex along with other stores so the sign they have pointing to where the store is was helpful. The store is very clean and well organized. They have vast selections of items and in great condition. I came in to drop off donations but ended up buying three dresses to take home! The store rep was super nice, and when I asked about more information about the boutique she was happy to give me a bit of history and I thought it was awesome!

The team at DVRC is the most dedicated, caring, selfless, and hard-working group I have witnessed…read more In 2021, I left an abusive relationship at 6 months pregnant with no idea of how I would survive this situation. I was living at Our Place (Shelter) and they contacted me about the transitional housing program. This day completely changed my life around. I entered the Transitional Housing program with a newborn. They gave me a place to stay, assistance with basic needs (diapers, toiletries, food, furniture, etc.), and provided a furnished apartment. Throughout my stay they gave us food to be able to provide a Christmas dinner to our families, birthday baskets for our children, and countless other forms of support! They provided my daughter and I stability, which I can never thank them enough for!! While in the program I was able to attend classes such as book club, financial literacy, and support group. They even paid for therapy! I met with a financial coach every 2 weeks and she taught me how to keep a budget, pay off debt, save, and get back on my feet. I learned so many skills in the program, and these ladies are incredible! They are there to support you every step of the way. When you're in a DV situation it can feel very lonely, but they are always there for you in moments of need! Never in a million years did I think I would have been in that situation, but thank God they were there when I was! I will forever be grateful to these women for helping give my baby and me a great life. I am now in my own apartment, could afford a car, and am able to stand on my own 2 feet and be a proud mom. Thank you DVRC for all of your hard work to assisting women in DV situations. You have changed so many lives for the better!

A very clean, helpful place. I donated my sweatshirts here, and the process was really easy. Pull…read moreup, drop off, grab receipt and you're done! They have a huge parking lot in the back, so that was really nice (I wouldn't suggest the front parking lot for anything. Its awkward and narrow) The front desk lady was very nice and helpful. I would definitely come back and donate more when I have more to give.

Ms. Diana is so warm and positive. She had a passion for teaching and a love of kids, and a desire…read moreto instill a true love of music in her students. She encourages them to have FUN with it while also pushing them for excellence. My daughter had a bad experience with a couple of other instructors that left her less than enthusiastic for the violin, but she loves her lessons with Ms. Diana.

This is a magnificent program that builds self esteem in those that have struggled with issues in…read moretheir lives. Music always helps in making us feel better and being able to perform by acting, dancing, and singing are key in building that self esteem.

I have in my time as a child of Reno have been lucky enough to help many organizations and…read morecharities in our wonderful city, but I will say what Safe Embrace provides truly has saved life's and I have seen it first hand Domestic abuse is something no one what's to talk about but touches all of us, Thank you Safe Embrace for all that you provide and do

I last year I was trying to get help from safe embrace and did not get any help nor did they give…read moreme any assistance on where I could go to get help. The courts and detective from the state that I was living in had me move out of state for my safety and I came to Reno. I was able to get into a place after being homeless for over a year and have been struggling since. I see so many people getting help from safe embrace without even having any documentation of domestic violence. I feel like what happened to me doesn't matte.