A good thrift store can be very hard to find but this Goodwill location seems to be one of the good…read moreones. The store is cleaning well organized. There are more sections than I would normally expect in a thrift store including a dedicated small section for hospital scrubs - or a small section for maternity clothing exclusively. I believe that each day of the week they pick one color of price tag to be discounted. Today's color was blue and I bought three pair of cargo shorts - each of them with the blue tag - for a total of $11. The pricing was good to begin with but then saving an extra 50% is great. I'll definitely be returning to this Goodwill thrift store.

I don't know how often, if ever, I'll get to this location again as it is out of my way…read moreconsiderably, but if I ever find myself in this area I will be hitting them up. Located in a small strip mall on a major highway it's surrounded by other retailers. By the looks of the parking lot they were packed and I did have some concerns that it might be difficult to social distance (it was in the housewares so I just waited). I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and organized the interior was. While the racks were full they weren't stuffed and care was given so they hung on the hangers nicely. Linens were nicely folded and of good quality. While I did see a few sizing signs in the ladies dept for S and M, they weren't in every category of clothing and I had to physically scan the racks to find bigger sizes. Of the clothing I did see I didn't see any with flaws which tells me the sorting process at this location does a better job than most Goodwills. Housewares had the largest inventory and it was packed with people. Many items didn't have prices. Shoes also had a nice selection but no seat to try them on. The set of dressing rooms by the linens had a sign that they were closed but I was told they are always closed and there's another row across the store. There was an annex (think like the garden center at Walmart) through a door with signage for furniture but it was only a table or two of Christmas items and the space felt unheated. I will add that they had no carts inside and an employee went and searched the parking lot to get me one, so I think they're in high demand. A contactless donation center was also out front. If this location was closer I'd add them to my thrifting rotation.

I don't know that this is the current location for the Restore of the Habitat for Humanity in…read moreReading-Berks but the location in Temple, PA is really sparkling. Very worth-while. I highly recommend it.

Not every community has such a place, so Berks County is fortunate -- although I hope you and your…read moreloved ones will never need it. BWIC offers shelter, legal services, many special events (including Camp PeaceWorks, a social justice camp for teens in the summer), and much more. When will it end? It's tragic that domestic abuse is still condoned and accepted by our culture in more ways than you would think. One amazing thing to see is how many enlightened men support this organization, work for its mission, and even occasionally march in high heels. Here is their latest event, a heartbreaking and compelling Silent Witness walk for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These are lifesize silhouettes of those who have lost their lives due to domestic violence locally, and you will even see children and animals. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-on-October-16th.html?soid=1103098300939&aid=xTbDRtnNUTA

It's a Gift has items that I haven't seen anywhere else, which really helps when shopping for…read moresomeone who "has it all". If you have someone for whom you just can't figure out what to give them as a gift, then this is the place to go! I've purchased several things there and have been pleased with the reaction on the receiving end because the gift items are very original. Also nice to know that a contribution to a local charity is made by It's a Gift on each purchase.

The best, most active historic neighborhood in the City of Reading. A diverse community with…read morefabulous Victorian mansions and rowhomes. A nice park at it's epicenter with events throughout the year including an annual Christmas House Tour and summertime Gourmet Garden Tour.