Store is large with lots of clothing. Good pricing on clothing. The house decor is slim pickings…read morebut the prices are good, not high. Store is clean and well lit. The staff i interacted with were helpful and friendly. Found some good books at a decent price.

This is a large thrift shop with all you'd expect to find - clothes, shoes, art, and furniture…read more Craft items, electronics, boooks, etc. There were some areas that seemed well-organized and others that were not ... I was intrigued to find some brand new holiday merchandise from well-known retailers, including Target - and enjoyed that one wall was devoted to all holidays (meaning you can purchase Halloween items now). There is a no-refund, no-return policy for most items - electronics for sure - so I did walk away from a $10'dehydrator. All in all, a fun spot to walk around, but prices seemed a bit steep. It is with a visit. .... More review highlights to come.

Had such a great time volunteering here with SGAD!! I've volunteered with Surly at the Roseville…read morelocation before doing a hanger sort. This location was a bit different. We did a napkin and placemat sort/pairing, some people got to match the sets to a set of dishes so when people come to grab them they can have a whole set. This location seemed a bit tighter space wise than the other location but it worked out for us spreading out. Staff were nice and helpful when we had questions.

I would tell them not to turn down wonderful pieces of furniture. I had a beautiful Bernhardt sofa…read morethat barely was used and they turned it down with a Thomas ville oak dining room table six chairs. They don't bother to even look at pictures and then ask you to pay for moving. With so many people without homes or furniture, how can they do that.

VEAP provides an incredibly necessary community service. I go to VEAP once a month to get food and…read morethey provide "an abundance of groceries" absolutely free. Fish fillets, ground beef, fruits, vegetables, grains, bread, canned foods, frozen foods, sauces, pastries, butter, even sometimes toilet paper, paper towels and napkins. I'm not sure how they've managed to grow to become such an inspirational and clearly imperative service to the community but having been here in Minnesota for more than 20 years may explain it in part. It also requires dedicated and responsible volunteers that work with a smile for everyone that comes through the door. I'd give VEAP 10 Stars or more if I could. We get between 15 and 30 full, well balanced meals for 2 people every month! As an aside, I don't believe any of VEAP's policies could be considered overreach and if you use VEAP and are amazed at what you get for free and feel that VEAP makes you feel deserving and proud, take the time to leave a review!

The individual who assisted me was amazing. She understood my needs and assisted with just that. I…read morehighly recommend their services!

Beautiful venue and programs held here. They have a nice recording studio, a stage for…read moreperformances, and a cafe. Open to all ages. You can rent the venue out. However, limited parking.

From the owner: THE GARAGE is a 501c3 nonprofit all ages music venue, recording studio, and educational facility…read more Our mission is to provide young people with equitable access to see, experience, and participate in the Twin Cities music community while making the world work for them.

I went to this support group when it was in Prior Lake 18 years ago and was thrilled to see it…read morestill going. It always was a great place for support and education. Bonnie Sherrer is the head honcho and is outstanding! She cares and is very compassionate. Her patience and understanding is wonderful. It's no wonder it is still around. I will be going back to group because my RSD aka CRPS has worsened and I feel so alone with the severe pain. Bonnie also facilitated the group. I don't know if she is still facilitating. I hope so. It is well known that RSD pain is the most painful disease that exists. It is more painful than natural childbirth or cancer. Bonnie didn't let us focus on who hurts more. She always said pain is pain. People who hurt should not be categorized. It made sense. She brings a calmness to people struggling. She's been through a lot personally, but you'd never know it. She is more interested in everyone else and making sure everyone had time to talk if they want, time for a topic (but she always put the needs of those attending first), and has spent hours on the phone with both me and my family members. I was judged for taking narcotics by my family members. There was no changing their minds. I was an addict in their minds. After Bonnie met and talked with three of them, they now go with me to doctor appointments and are my biggest advocates. She has a magical way with people. I know she's talked with doctors a lot too and has gone to doctor appointments with members. Not sure if she still does. She is one in a million. She used to facilitate support groups for people who lost someone they know to suicide. Then she got RSD aka CRPS and started this group. She has to be doing something right to continue for over 18 years! From their web site I gathered they are open to anyone affected by someone in pain or interested in learning more on this disease. She used to have the group open to anyone in pain. Not sure if she still does or not. She was the Minnesota state pain representative for the American Pain Foundation years ago. This is one of the best support groups out there. I've been to several pain ones and none compare to this one. Everyone has to find out what is better for them. Bonnie always asked people to attend more than one meeting because each one is different. I cannot say enough good things about Bonnie Sherrer (sp)? Her dedication and compassion seems to be a lost art in many groups. She had strict rules and called them guidelines. You cannot bad-mouth any doctors or clinics, you cannot encourage people to get specific treatment, and what is said in group stays in group out of respect for the other people attending. She makes sense when she says at times it is a personality conflict and it is not the place or forum to discuss any negative issues with providers. She was always very strict on that. You can talk to her personally one on one about your problems with a clinic though and she will talk with you, just not in the group setting. She said it's like talking behind someones back and isn't fair to them. Everything you say to her is confidential. I don't know if she is a therapist or not, but she should be. I hope she is still there! She is on the web site. She is a class act!

Well Run! Everyone is professional, options are clearly laid out. Everything was so Clean!read more

Dropped off a box of food products I'd received from a client. Quick, easy, and lovely. Writing…read morethis took at least thrice as long as the entire donation process did. RECIPIENTS: The place is clearly well-attended with several individuals and families in the waiting area awaiting their turn in the three entries per 15-minute arrangement, though everyone is free to take as long as they prefer once in the pantry. The pantry itself is spacious with shelves lining the walls of a large room, bustling with activity from shoppers seeking healthy fare. A mobility bus even stopped right in front of the pantry and assisted elderly attendees to the vehicle. From my understanding, they also operate a mobile food pantry truck. DONORS: The shelves could definitely be fuller especially given the level of activity they clearly see, so feel free to drop by with some gifts! Donations are weighed after separating perishables from non-perishables. The weights are then recorded onto a donation receipt, with a copy handed to the donor to go on their merry way through a separate door - which you should look for upon arriving if you're dropping off food, unlike me who unknowingly waltzed into the main area instead. It's a seemingly little thing, but dignity matters a great deal and is among the first things to feel compromised when dealing with difficult times, and it might not feel that great relying on food pantries for some individuals, so I greatly appreciate The Open Door going that extra mile to keep their recipients' sense of comfort in mind. Well done, team. Due to the nature of the environment, I only took a photo of the front for ease of identification for anyone wanting to find it. It's in a low-key plaza sitting at the foundation level of an apartment building behind the high-end shopping center in the area. Google Maps took me for a little spin, so keep your eyes open!

It's been years since I've volunteered with FMSC. I used to volunteer back when I was in high…read moreschool '06-'10, they had a location near New Hope. I love to see that they have expanded and the facilities are nice. When you walk in they have a market that sells various handmade items from various counties. Even if you don't volunteer you are welcome to stop by and shop the market. They are a Christian based nonprofit but you do not have to be Christian to volunteer. They do offer prayer over the meals you packed after the shift but you do not have to participate in that if it's not your thing. The staff are very nice, welcoming and accommodating. They have smaller lockers to use to store your belongings which is nice. The layout of the production for is nice and easy to follow. They assign you to a table and you work with others to pack the meals. Very simple process. Clean up is quick and easy afterwards. It genuinely feels good to volunteer and see the impact you make. FMSC always gives great testimonials of the work they do. Check them out if you are looking for volunteer opportunities!

What a wonderful place to spend a few hours packing food to help the starving…read more The staff give a great explanation about why this is needful. One human dies every 4 seconds from starvation. The value is making you realize how good we have it here in the US.

This company does an amazing job working with the local community and volunteering. Very impressed…read morewith it.

They advertise it's a "garage style" type experience, and yeah, it most certainly has that grungy…read morevibe... plus whatever your dearly departed grandparents left behind in their basement. If you're down to scrounge, this place might be for you (I'd just urge you to wash your hands after). That said, I specifically went here today because I needed a stapler. Mine went missing when I moved (probably in some box I've yet to unpack in my storage unit), and there's zero need to purchase a brand new stapler when I know I can get an old reliable Swingline from a thrift place like this (plus, I remembered on my first amble through here that they had a whole basket of staplers). Sure enough, I was able to acquire a stapler. But you can bet your ass that I brought along some staples to test out said staplers... the first one I picked up had a busted spring, but the second was fully functional. Both had been priced at $3. I mention this simply as a word of warning to consider testing before you buy.) I also picked up a bobbin thread case and a quart sized bag of crayons (both priced at $3) while I was there. This place is good for finding the kind of craft stuff your granny would keep around at a low price. And honestly, you're doing the environment a BIG favor to snag this kind of thing off a thrift store shelf rather than "convenience buy" it off Amazon or whatever. You can save money and feel good about yourself. The rest of the store has stuff like glassware, clothing, kids stuff, and holiday decor. It's not all amazing stuff. I reckon a lot of folks donate stuff they don't care to sort through when an elderly parent finally kicks it. The employee behind the checkout counter was a little slow to bother acknowledging me, but once we were interacting, they were friendly enough and wished me a good day; seemed like they were happy I actually bought something instead of just browsing.