So this is very very tiny. It's very clean. I think it might get more donations if the general…read morepublic was more aware that this is a place to donate to

This place has a wonderful selection of very Inexpensive items. Most times they are very…read morehigh-quality. I do want everyone to be aware though that they do sell expired items, like hand sanitizer that was expired from 7 months ago. Even with the receipt they refused to take it back. That is just not good customer service.

My Daughter shared with me her wonderful experience while volunteering at N Street, so I took her…read morelead. What a phenomenal effort & execution of charitable support for transitional Women in the D.C area. After taking the Volunteer Orientation which was about 1.5 hours I started to pay it forward. I was able to volunteer a few times before C-19 arose & assisted in the Clothing Closet. For something so simple as setting up & managing free clothing items, it was extremely humbling & rewarding at the same time. I usually use the local donation bins to drop off clothing, yet I started to bring bags of clothes with me to volunteer. I felt like I was doing a little more. Most importantly, regardless of what these resilient women may be enduring, they are always so kind & grateful. I feel so inspired in contributing my time & service to N Street's community mission of empowering & supporting homeless & low-income women in the Washington, D.C. area. Further, it's not just about free clothing, N Street embodies what all-inclusive services means by assisting women for emergency/long-term needs while promoting personal stability in the following areas: *Employment *Free Meals *Housing *Income *Mental/Physical Health & Wellness *Addiction Recovery If you don't have the time to spare, the financial support is just as empowering & for minimal amounts; $29 - Stay at Home Kit, $37 - 30 Nutritious Meals, $100 - One week of housing & services for one woman in the permanent supportive housing. You can also donate through their "Top In-Kind Needs Wish List" on Amazon. All donations are tax-deductible. Their Annual (March) Gala & Auction hosts close to 1,000 guests from the private & public sector in providing the necessary support to N Street. Through my Daughter's employment, she was able to attend this year's event & she said she felt encouraged to serve more. N Street serves close to 2,000 women a year & all donated items are distributed free of charge to the women who uses their services. As someone who has endured certain hardships, I get such a joy in sharing my resources. Plus, I look at volunteering as a two-way street. I share my time to do something positive & in return I get to help the cause while meeting new people & making a difference along the way. Reach out to Donna-Marie, the Volunteer & Donations Manager with any questions: www.nstreetvillage.org. "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth" - Muhammad Ali.

N Street is remarkable (even the Dalai Lama came by for a visit). It's probably the reason why this…read moreplace survives on mostly private donations (they have SOME government help in addition to the gala/fancy event they throw). The staff and women that stay here are really amazing. Amanda gave us an extensive history on how the shelter came to be. It's a prime example of what people can do for their community. It's not a matter of waiting for someone powerful or the government to step in, sometimes people need to step up and help each other out. N Street houses homeless women and welcomes those with mental or substance abuse issues. They have a day/night shelter, as well as program/affordable housing, employment services, and classes for women to help with their job skills. They've even set up mailboxes for the women to put on their resumes. Their wellness center offers not only health and mental health services, but also exercise classes and massage/accupunture therapy. Attached to the shelter is Eden House, a 51 unit affordable housing complex, which is open to both men and women (including families). As a volunteer, my crew did mostly cleaning and sorting. Half of us cleaned up a laundry room and then the other group sorted through their donations (clothes/shoes/etc). We sorted things by size, season, and decided whether or not to toss some of it. Seriously people, why would you donate something ripped and incredibly stained? Sometimes it's not always the thought that counts. Sorry for preaching, but the homeless are people too and pity donations like that make me angry. Anyway, we also sorted through the donated electronics and recycled what was no longer usable. All in all it was great volunteering at this one of a kind place. Sign up to volunteer or donate today! ;)

The employees are super nice here but it's gone from being a drop off location and large store to…read morebeing a drop off center with a small book/CD/vinyl/DVD/art and yes VHS area. They have a decent selection and prices are cheap but know before you go so you aren't expecting a full store.

This location is a drop off donation point as well as books, music/dvds, artwork & some toys only…read more If you want the one with clothes & etc... go to the one at Seven Corners: 6136 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044 (Willston Shopping Center). Its in the same strip mall as 5 Guys, Safeway, Chick-fil-a... Anyway, this location has softcover books & cds for around $0.99 & hardcover books $1.99. They also have sale items depending on color price sticker if you are a member (sign up free). Although the selects are hit and miss, you can't beat the prices for music and books. Much cheaper than other thrift stores. Some cds are still in plastic. I see a lot of younger people browse for vinyl records and there is also a good selection. Most are from people's personal collections. Can't be the prices. Getting in and out can be tricky depending on traffic. And if you feel generous, round up to the next dollar cause you definitely save a lot shopping for your music and reading needs!

I've been to this location twice and have yet to make a purchase. I did get a few pics of some…read moreitems that I found interesting/cute. This is definitely a "no frills" thrift store, so you have to do some digging to find any gems. It's clean, organized and spacious, so that shouldn't be an issue -- if you have time. Maybe one of these days I'll actually buy something... __ I thrift. @DCthriftish I eat. @f.hux

This my favorite thrift store, because I love this charity and its mission to service the…read morecommunity. Without it being focusing on profits for its CEO and managers like other thrift stores like Goodwill. If you want good quality new mattresses at great price, this is the place. Plenty of good used furnitures, bicycles, appliances and clothes in a clean well managed store. Enjoy the treasure hunt while supporting the cause.

This is a pretty good thrifting location. It was smaller than I expected for a Value Village but…read morestill a decent size. I mostly shop for clothes and they have a great shoe section and a well organized bag section. There are no changing rooms here. The bathrooms were clean and nice but you do have to walk through a staff area to get to them. I found some really great pieces here! Some Value Village tips- think carefully about which day to come. Mondays and Thursdays have 25% off sales but they are busy. Weekends are busy too. You can always get a 20% off coupon if you donate. Also, since there are no changing rooms wear something close fitting so you can try on clothes over what you're wearing.

Sad to write this because its a good thrifting spot, but I have to rate it a 1 star because i…read morestarted scanning my items and was accused of trying to steal something when I just started scanning! Instead of the manager helping the situation she tried to find something I did wrong, counted my items and all and guess what,I wasn't stealing! if you're the right color don't worry about it, it's a great spot to thrift

Selection of women's clothing was abundant on the first floor. Selection of men's clothing in size…read moresmall was abundant if one looks in the basement. Children's clothing was abundant. Shoes lacked pricing labels or signage so that was a bit of a surprise and could have been handled better. Parking was scarce in the main lot so I had to park across the street.

When you first walk through the door, this looks like a smaller format store, but they do have a…read moredownstairs area as well (no elevator). Everything upstairs is actually well merchandised and the entire upstairs area is carpeted. I've been to so many goodwill's that just looked like they've been trashed, but not this place. Downstairs you'll find plenty of children's wear, toys, men's clothing, bedding, pillows, pictures and some furniture. Upstairs there's lots of women's clothing, housewares, books and media. There's also three dressing rooms to try things on. They use different color tags on the items for additional discounts. Definitely one of the better Goodwills to shop at as the photos below show. The only complaint I have is that they have no public bathrooms. ***1/2

This organization accepts donations of all kinds. The difference that keeps me giving to them is…read moredue to the fact they are a food pantry and they provide clothing, coats, household items, toys, and more to families in need at NO cost to them. I am pleased that I am able to "give back" after all they did for me so many years ago. This organization continues to do a great service to the community and I am grateful to them and all who donate to them. I enjoy being a part of making a difference.

From the owner: The Cecil County Help Center operates a food pantry that is designed to assist people who are…read morefacing food insecurity throughout Cecil County. The pantry directly serves individuals on a daily basis by providing food that is donated by a variety of community partnerships. Individuals and families can receive food commodities by visiting the Help Center, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-12pm and 1-3:30pm. Individuals and families may be eligible for emergency food designed to provide meals for 3-5 days through a referral made by the Department of Social Services. To receive a referral from the Department of Social Services, individuals should contact the Homeless Outreach and Services Intake Center at 443-986-3548. The Cecil County Help Center also serves as a hub for other food pantries and faith-based organizations that have the mission of meeting the needs of those facing food insecurity. The Help Center receives food from a variety of partners including the Maryland Food Bank. This food is then distributed to local pantries in various parts of the County to ensure that citizens have convenient access when a need arises.