Nice thrift store and the employees are super friendly. They explained what theirs profits are used…read morefor how they help the community.

There's been a lot of talk about Trosa Thrift store around town lately. I've seen it all over…read moresocial media so a friend and I decided to check it out on a Friday afternoon. Trosa is located on Peters Creek Hwy in the Food Lion strip center at the Clemmonsville exit. It's easy to get to and there's plenty of parking which I love. Right inside the door is their whole furniture section, they have tons of tables, chairs, dressers , etc. they even have a whole section of office specific furniture. The prices are very reasonable. This would be a furniture flippers paradise. Towards the back they have shelves of everything from pillows to whole sets of dishes, sports equipment and the most medical mobility equipment I've ever seen anywhere. I'd say, if you are in need of a walker, a bath seat or portable toilet for someone look here because they probably have it at a fraction of the cost it would be to purchase new or rent. The clothing is grouped all together but they aren't keeping it organized as well as it needs to be. All different sizes were mixed in together and I quickly got frustrated and gave up. Both of us had found an item in the kitchen area we wanted so we headed to check out. The workers were very friendly as well. I'll definitely be checking out Trosa regularly in the future. Trosa supports substance abuse treatment. If you want to donate to them, they offer pick up for larger items or you can bring your items to their donation drop off around the back of the store. Just follow the signs.

Overall a great selection of second hand items, also nice to have places like this where we can…read moredonate items that we no longer need. The inside of the store is very well kept and very clean. I don't come to this location often but usually stop in if I'm in the neighborhood.

DJ is The Best! We…read morewere trying to get a chair that was bought at the store into the back of the van - and it was a bit of a challenge - a few people were helping us - and even another customer got out of his car to help. But we couldn't figure it out until DJ figured out how to take part of it off - he really cared and wouldn't give up and made it happen! THANK YOU, DJ!!!! Will definitely be coming back to this Goodwill every chance I get!

This was a relatively large Goodwill, and had a great selection of clothes. As with most thrift…read morestores, they had their fair share of outdated junk, but, they also had plenty of newer or in-style clothes, and tons of nice business attire. There was also a decent selection of furniture, housewares, books, electronics, and toys. I got several nice frames for $2 each. Goodwill prices in general are pretty high for thrift, but this one has some nice pieces that were worth it. For instance, shirts were $5.99 which is kind of high, but I got a couple 100% merino wool sweaters for that price, which is good for such well made items. Staff were constantly putting out new items the whole time we were in there.

Nice variety of items from used clothes to kitchen ware and shoes, clean and organized and most of…read moreall low prices. My only complaint are the narrow isles between displays and Goodwill needs to put up notices in their carts for shoppers not to park their shopping carts in the isles. Some shoppers park their cart in the isles and go texting in their phones oblivious of other shoppers who need to pass through or look up items in the displays. Tell shoppers to park their carts outside isles so everyone can shop uninterrupted.

If you have any furniture and decor needs, or if you just get a weird kick out of browsing through…read morehome decor, this is the store for you! This particular location has so many items to choose from. If you're unfamiliar with Habitat Restores, they often have a combination of gently used donated items as well as new items from retailers like Safavieh. It seems like this location received new shipments of new items about once a week, so I'd recommend stopping in every couple of days if you are looking for a specific item. Prices are very reasonable and the staff here is so great! Be sure to check them out if you have any furniture needs, or again, if you just like to pretend you have furniture needs.

If you're looking for a real movie experience, not the loud, sticky-floor, corporate version,…read moreAperture is it. My wife and I have been coming to Aperture several times over the years, and every single visit has been great. We're actually here tonight to see Wuthering Heights, a movie she had to drag me to but if history tells me anything, I'll end up loving the experience anyway. That's what this place does. It makes you glad you came. The staff is always genuinely friendly, not the forced, robotic kind. The snack selection is excellent, and the beer options are consistently solid. It feels curated, thoughtful, and intentional--just like the films they choose to show. Anytime my wife suggests we go see a movie, I immediately say, "Let's go to Aperture," instead of one of the big box theaters. It's just a better vibe. You're in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, surrounded by great food spots, so it's easy to make a full night out of it. If you appreciate independent film, a relaxed atmosphere, and a theater that actually feels like part of the community, Aperture is the move. We'll keep coming back.

My husband and I LOVE this theater! We came across it while trying to find a showtime for Clown In…read moreA Cornfield. a/perture was the ONLY theater in NC showing it at the time. We loved having the small theater to ourselves! The snacks/drinks are a little pricey, but that's what you get with most movie theaters. This one offers some of the best snacks though! Some stuff you don't see usually. They also serve beer/wine along with sodas, and they allow you to bring in coffee from the shop they share space with. We just visited again to see Superman and we're in a bigger theater (it seated 82). Again, an awesome experience. If you haven't checked it out, you should! They don't play every movie that comes out, but it's worth the trip if they're playing something you wanna see.

Selection was very limited and all furniture was very well used. I did see 1-2 good deals.read more

From the owner: Are you looking to volunteer and get involved in the community? At Habitat for Humanity® of Forsyth…read moreCounty in Winston-Salem, NC, you can do just that! This non-profit organization has been up and running for over 30 years, working to outfit those in need with affordable community-built housing. Since 1985, this volunteer organization has built new homes for over 350 local families and provided essential home repairs for over 80 more. Seeing their mission as providing "a hand up, not a hand out," Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County is committed to helping hardworking families enjoy the stability and long-term investment benefits of homeownership without having to qualify for a traditional mortgage. To be eligible, you must meet income, credit, and rental history requirements. You must also volunteer in the construction of your own home or homes for other families. After construction is finished, your affordable mortgage payment goes back toward helping more local families. There a number of ways to get involved in this non-profit organization. College students and high school students are invited to join affinity groups to serve as volunteers and fundraising advocates. Coordinate and sponsor themed builds to create essential networking and teambuilding opportunities for your business and church organization. Individuals and groups are always welcome to offer their time to this organization...

Today I went in and donated double-red. Tammy hooked me up to the machine and stuck me. All of that…read morewas smooth and easy. She was singing as well, which was nice. Great voice. The donation was quick and easy, and I got a pack of nabs and an apple juice when I was done. Good stuff.

Sorry for the long review, but I want to explain things…read more I had been going to the Winston -Salem Red Cross to donate platelets for several years and donated 303 units. My last donation was last year. Here's why. I know it's always cold there and I prepare. It was December and I had on fleeced lined jeans, a t shirt, sweat shirt and fleece vest. I also brought my blanket and heated gloves. They provided me a warm blanket which I very much appreciated. Somewhat later I started shivering, like hyperthermic shivering. I ask if I could please get another blanket and I was told "Our policy is only one blanket" I continued to get colder (platelet donations take hours) and I asked if I could PLEASE get another blanket. Response, I will, but not everyone would this for you. Haven't been back since and I can't find a way to share my concern with the Red Cross itself or that donation center.

I came here as a chaperone to attend a Grace cooking class. The class was wonderful and gave all…read morethe participants a chance to learn great cooking skills. The instructors were all very patient and knowledgeable while guiding each participant proper ways to cut vegetables, and checking for doneness on protein items while making a balanced meal. The theme for today was 4th of July grilling. The participants were taught how to assemble a vegetable skewer, season it and put it on the grill. They also made hamburgers and hotdogs, how to slice tomatoes and onions for the burgers and assemble their meal with condiments and toppings. Everyone got to choose what they wanted to make and which vegetables they wanted on their skewer. They cut the vegetables into smaller pieces and threaded them on the bamboo skewers. They learned how to flip burgers safely on the hot grill and to keep a proper distance from the heat. In the end everyone had a complete meal of a hamburger or hotdog, grilled vegetables and French fries. Second Harvest has many other culinary classes available and I'll be looking into others for sure. The facilities are all very clean and they use all the best food handling and safety practices. I love that programs like this exist to help people of all abilities learn life skills. There is much more to the food bank than just food.

Too nice gentlemen came and picked up a couple of large pieces that I had a buffet and dining room…read moretable with four chairs. They moved in and out very quickly and took care not to bump things up against the wall and I'm very pleased with that. I will be having other things I will be donating to rescue Mission, and I hope those two young men will be the ones that come, if not, I'm sure they will send two other nice drivers.

This is one of the best thrift stores I have ever been to. Not only is the selection great, but the…read moreprices are very good and the people working there are super kind and helpful.

Ronald McDonald House is mostly known for his own for their homes outside of hospitals for family…read moreof pediatrics patients who live outside the county have a stress free place to eat, relax, shower & sleep at no cost. RMH provides this stress free environment not just at the house but also in the hospitality rooms at the hospitals. You receive the same top notch service, with offerings of water, sodas, juice, coffee, sandwiches and snacks. The value is immeasurable because of the peace and comfort you get during a stressful time of your life. Not having to worry about cost is a huge relief for anyone. They also have rolling carts and you can request snacks and drinks from there as well. All their volunteers and employees are caring and polite. You hope you never have to worry e to use their services but it's nice to know they are there.

We had the opportunity to use the services provided by the RMH at the Brenner Children's Hospital…read more This is an amazing service offered for families of little ones that are in the hospital. Very kind and compassionate employee!