Habitat for Humanity of West Orange is, sadly, the closest location to me. I do wish the Orlando…read morelocation didn't close down, but alas, this location is close to various other Winter Garden favorites of mine. So, I always make a day of it when I travel this far west. I'd definitely be more of a regular if I lived closer. To start, the overall store is pretty big. They offer discounted goods on just about everything you could think of (within reason, of course). They are good about keeping the store orderly, clean, and stocked, and often reorganize as the day goes on. The staff is AWESOME. Just about everyone is kind and very helpful. If you ever have questions, there is always someone there willing to assist you. Now, I haven't utilized any of their services, but I am aware of the services they offer - which is always good to know. I have also donated ONCE before, but again, the overall location does make it a challenge to visit regularly. I really appreciate this store, and that I know I have a place I can visit to find goods at reasonable and deeply discounted prices for good (and a lot of times, BRAND NEW) quality. If you haven't visited this ReStore, just give them a visit! You won't be disappointed.

I am not reviewing the store. The store people are friendly. I am reviewing the people who pick up…read moreused furniture. I have had an appt scheduled for two weeks, for used furniture. we are moving. The guy walks in, and I have two floors: he yelled: "I don't go upstairs and I won't." I then showed him the first floor furniture: out of 18 items: he took 3. He spoke so loudly it was like yelling: and commented loudly and looked with disdain on our furniture: stating you have cats and there are cat scratches....WE DO NOT TAKE ANY FURNITURE WITH ANY CAT SCRATCHES: he yelled! Everywhere he went: he was loud and obnoxious. Both my husband and I were home: and when he and his helper left: we both said: "that was one of the most unpleasant experiences we've ever had with people inside out home!" I'm glad I was not home alone! Hubby was working from home that day! I do NOT recommend their furniture pickup services! He took 3 items out if 18...and I had waited two weeks for this! No one had told me anything about small cat scratches...He was disdainful and RUDE! The name is Habitat for HUMANity! he did not treat us as if we are humans!

The Maxey Community Center is a nonprofit located in a historical building in Winter Garden. The…read morebuilding was built in 1949 as the Annex Theatre and used for the east side African American community. The building closed in 1962 and much later became the Maxey Community Center. This is where the Orange County Community Action Division provides assistance in many areas for the elderly, children and the under privileged. I saw programs listed that assist with vocational training, education and assistance with job placement. I also saw that there was an office for assisting with energy bills and a nice big activity room that was actively hosting an exercise class. I was there to pick up meals to deliver for Meals on Wheels. It's a new volunteer effort of mine and one of the awesome programs running out of this center.

Wonderful experience volunteering to sort food with co workers. The staff are courteous and very…read morehelpful. The office is organized and has a awesome mission helping feed the community. We sorted over 7k in food handling frozen, fully cooked, poultry and snacks. It was good to see the community and businesses remain committed to supporting this mission.

Community service, anyone? What a wonderful opportunity to serve our community by contributing your…read moretime for a worthy cause! Thanks to Davie and Sara for their leadership and dedication and for guiding us through the sorting process on Saturday, August 15th. If you have never been, it's worth taking a tour!

Amazing items and superb prices. Besides when you buy your helping many others in need.read more

Great things to purchase when on a budget! The day I went I was very fortunate. It was a 50% off…read moreday. I was able to buy nightstands for my bedroom, a beautiful wine rack from my kitchen and dishes! I felt so blessed!

I went to this Elks Lodge for bingo night thanks to a friend who invited me and what a great time…read moreit was! I had never been to an Elks Lodge before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Don't go in expecting anything fancy, but you can definitely count on a fun atmosphere and good vibes. The bingo crew was fabulous and loved seeing the groups of people having a great time. There's a bar on-site, and they serve food too. I tried the dumplings, and they were a great choice! I have not being to any other events so I can't speak about that.

The Winter Garden Elks Lodge is a great fraternal organization that donates it's members time and…read morefunds to local and national charitable organizations. It is a great place to meet friends and promote fellowship between other members. I would recommend the BPOE to anyone looking for a place to join and be able to make an impact on the community.

They host events all the time. I got to go during the Christmas season it was enchanting and…read moredelicious. It's a little pricey, but worth it. I'd go back.

End world hunger. End malnutrition. Close the waste loop. Teach others how to live sustainably…read more Dine alfresco on the farm (more on that below.) Do Good Farm located in Winter Garden, near the Roper YMCA, is doing more than good. They are changing lives across the globe, all while reducing our carbon footprint through regenerative, sustainable farming practices. Their small 1.5 acres farm is home to a luscious food forest, goats, chickens, hydroponic crops and so much more! They use no-till farming practices and no chemicals anywhere on the farm. The food grown is free of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and harsh fertilizers. According to Owner/Operator, Josh Taylor (owner of HouseBlends Cafe in Ocoee) they are able to harvest foods year round and are partnering with communities across the world to help train them in these sustainable practices - hoping to end world hunger. Yes, they do offer a CSA where you can fill a crate every other week with fresh produce and eggs straight from the farm! BUT even more exciting than clean eating is their DINNER BELL. Do Good Farm hosts The Dinner Bell al fresco dining experience a few times a year in the "cooler" months. We attended the November 2020 Dinner Bell and were blown away by the beauty of this small but mighty local farm! We were greeted with a lovely cider spiced from their allspice plant on property. This is an interactive dining experience starting with a self-guided tour as you follow the romantic fairy lights through the food forest to two stations offering hot appetizers and wine pairings. Listen for the dinner bell and make your way to the main stage where Chef/Owner, Josh Taylor, prepares the two entree courses LIVE while also speaking about their mission and food practices (for example, why the grind the whole wheat grain to make flat bread and retain nutrients, etc...) Each course is served with a very nice wine pairing (Conundrum, Dreaming Tree, Josh, and others.) The sweetest part of the night is dessert served fireside, under the stars and beneath their gorgeous Neem tree (nature's bug repellent.) They highlight which ingredients used in each dish are from the farm - it seemed to me that more than 85%, maybe 90%, of the ingredients used were harvested directly from Do Good, cooked a served to us that day. The staff was so gracious, welcoming and worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail was on point. And as if trying to end world hunger wasn't thanks enough, each guest took home a "giveaway" - fresh farm eggs tied with a bow. The food was delicious and I even felt great the next morning even though we stuffed ourselves that night; which is a true testament to the quality of the food served. I cannot recommend enough that you go and experience Do Good Farm yourself! They offer farm tours, volunteer opportunities but if a lovely night out is your thing, sign up for the Dinner Bell! The proceeds from their CSA and The Dinner Bell go directly to their mission and to continue their work locally on the farm. We will be back to see what the evolving Dinner Bell menu produces in the Spring! Check out their website www.dogoodfarm.org for tickets and information!

A former large lumber / hardware store, about 20 percent of which is occupied by the thrift store…read more I don't quite understand the large high quality photos of Westgate on the walls, or the relationship to this establishment, but it isn't relevant to the review. Alot of kid clothes. So worth stopping in if you like this sort of place as we do, but not one of the better ones we have been in.

I have been to Thrift Mart before but this time I was disappointed. I checked their hours online…read moreand it says they are open until 6pm, but when I tried to walk in at 5:35pm the ladies working said they were closed. I asked "don't you close at 6?" And one lady said "yes 6" and the other said "actually 5:30, we are closed". Seems to me that the hourly workers didn't want to stay until close. Otherwise they have some unique pieces. Thrift Mart is definitely better for buying small furniture pieces than for buying clothes and house items. The clothes were not appealing.

I don't recommend this place. It was only indicated on the building that it was a goodwill store…read moreand employee was assisting someone with donating. The employee started talking to my dad and I, like we were ignoring her, and as far as we knew it was a store. She said, "maybe I can assist you, if you'd talk to me" We said Hi Maybe get better signage.

Seems like this place popped up out of nowhere. This is not a retail location for Goodwill, so you…read moredon't shop, you just drop off items you would like to donate. I really like the drive thru feature of the building. I mean, you don't even have to lift anything yourself if you do not like. There are receipts all laid out on the counter when you walk in if you need to keep them for taxes. I love the concept of being able to drop off items when you are not really interested in shopping. Well done

A great place to donate and goes to help people who need it! Unfortunately no pictures as I am…read moreusually there dripping off items which is very easy and always fast, never had any issues. I have not been to the store but it is open on weekends so you can shop items they put there which then goes to a great cause when you spend!

had the opportunity to donate to One Heart for Women and Children after we hosted a Swap & Shop at…read morethe office, and I was truly impressed with how well-organized the process was. From the moment I arrived, the drop-off was quick and seamless, making it incredibly easy to give back. The staff was welcoming and clearly dedicated to their mission, ensuring that every donation goes to those who need it most. It's always great to support an organization that genuinely cares about the community. If you're looking for a place to donate clothes, food, or household items, I highly recommend One Heart for Women and Children. Their impact is felt, and their kindness is unmatched!