This is NOT the Salvation Army Thrift store-- it's an administrative office. If you call the number…read morethey can give the telephone number and address for it though.

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Global Partners in Peace and Development is a faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization…read moreheadquartered at their Go Center facility in the Bonsack area of Roanoke, Virginia. Established in 2003, the organization focuses on cross-cultural dialogue, international relief, refugee support, humanitarian aid, and global education. Today I visited their Go Center Headquarters from where the organization operates out of since the end of last year after having totally renovated this multi-story, interactive facility designed to educate and mobilize the local community regarding global humanitarian needs. The center features The Global Adventure. A faith-based interactive experience that transforms visitors through global mission cultures. And The Global Blend Café. A mission-driven on-site coffee shop supporting international outreach. The Core Global Initiatives of the Organization is multifaceted. First is their Refugee Support. Assisting refugees in the Middle East and Middle Eastern families resettling in the Roanoke Valley. Second is their Clean Water Program. Installing sustainable water wells in South Asia and Uganda. Third is Women's Empowerment. Teaching Entrepreneurial, leatherwork, and sewing skills through the Nation's Hope Store program. And Fourth is Yourh & Child Welfare. Funding residential care and education for at-risk youth via the "Rev Home" initiative in Haiti. I had an opportunity of meeting and speaking to Kenzie the Café Manager. She told me how at the Go Center their Mission is to ignite a passion to show and share God's love with all nations. She told me the story of the Go Center. How on May 15, 2023 they purchased the run down building which is now the Go Center, and how with a big dream, lots of faith, the dedication of their amazing volunteers and staff, and the grace of God, through hard work and prayer the renovations paid off transforming the center to the beautiful place it is today. How with the help of God and for His glory, they had opened their doors debt free to the public on November 1st of last year with Global Blend Café and Global Adventure. From walking around the center I could see how their labor of love and great faith in God had transformed a run-down building into a beautiful one. A symbol of hope and how God works in mysterious ways through those who show their faith by their actions. At their Global Blend Café, I ordered an American Breakfast with egg, which was a breakfast sandwich made with my choice of a Croissant, Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar Cheese. Honestly, it was the best breakfast sandwich that I have ever had. And to drink I had an Iced Samoa Latte, which contained coconut, caramel, and chocolate. It was amazingly delicious as well. Then they had tables with comfortable chairs both in the outside large porch and in the inside dining area around the Nations' Hope Store with meaningful, artesan-made gifts created through their micro-business training programs, helping families overcome poverty. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place, the quality of their food and coffee, and the beauty of their renovated space. It's amazing how simple, everyday moments, like sharing a cup of coffee, can make a difference in the people of the world by sparking dignity, hope, and lasting impact. Feel free to come visit their Center and Café. Enjoy some quality time with friends having a wonderful breakfast or lunch and in the process contribute to their Mission since all the proceeds go to help their different projects around the world. Volunteer of your time, pray for them, or help them with a donation. Actions speak louder than words. Show your faith through your actions and give them your total support for the wonderful service they are providing to the people who need it the most throughout the world.

I would call this place a "Paradise on Earth." A one-of-a-kind multi-resource community center in…read moreRoanoke, Virginia, designed to address the needs of the underserved Northwest Roanoke community by providing quality essential services in one location, and doing so with class. Clearly the architectural design of the building itself is a symbol of hope, of the famous phrase "Where there is a will, there is a way," put into action. Walking inside the Melrose Plaza building made me recall the Bible verse of Jeremiah 29:11 '"For I know the plans I have for you', declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."' Melrose Plaza opened its doors on July 2025, as a collaborative project led by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, the City of Roanoke, and Carilion Clinic, with the goal of creating a new model for community revitalization by dealing with issues like food deserts, and lack of access to education, healthcare, and career and financial planning. For this purpose, I learned from the friendly and knowledgeable information center lady behind a circular counter inside the Plaza, that several unique and one-of-a-kind establishments located inside the Plaza were created. The Market on Melrose, the Plaza's flagship store, is a full-service grocery store, that gives access to affordable healthy food within reach of members of this community, and the first Goodwill-operated grocery store in the country. As I went inside to explore it, what impressed me the most was how clean and well organized everything was. The ambiance was that of a high-end, gourmet, health minded grocery store. It was full of nutritional, high quality, and affordable, fresh, healthy food, placed in a beautiful contemporary designed store with amazing use of colors and light treatments. Next to the Melrose Market is the Henrietta's Cafe where customers can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in their dining open space, or grab something to go on the way to work or to take home on the way back. The Excel Center, (Virginia's first adult high school), also located in the Plaza, is a place where adults can go back to school and complete their high school diploma in a flexible, supportive environment. A high school diploma can help graduates obtain better job opportunities and with these, better income potential. The Melrose Branch of the Roanoke Public Library not only provides great reading resources, but also offer excellent programs, such as their Carrer Day, to assist individuals in finding the ideal career of their choice. Wellness on Melrose provides health and nutrition services to help you live healthier and happier lives. Together with their community partners, they provide workshops and counseling to help with stress management, nutrition planning, physical fitness, and overall wellness. The Bank of Botetourt branch in the Plaza offers banking and financial coaching for Financial Empowerment of the individual. After earning your money, you need to know ways to save it and invest it to make it grow to use for future goals. And last but not least, exhibits that help value and celebrate the History and Culture of the residents of the area. Starting with the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, with the purpose of cultivating awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of people of African descent. And also including a History Wall honoring local Black leaders, and a public mural located inside in the Plaza, celebrating the area's heritage. I was totally impressed by this first-of-its-kind, transformational community center collaborative project, made possible by the united participation of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, the City of Roanoke, Carilion Clinic, and other community partners. It not only is an uplifting project for the Northwest Roanoke community but could also creates a new model for revitalizing communities across the country.

The best Women's boutique in Roanoke! I can always find what…read moreI am looking for and surprised to find what I am not. Customer service is excellent

The Roanoke Valley Sister Cities Sculpture is a secluded square between Church and Kirk St. near…read morethe downtown market square in Roanoke. In warmer months this is a great place to sit on a park bench and watch life or reflect. The sculptures represent Roanoke's Sister Cities in Brazil, Kenya, China, Poland, Korea, Russia and France. Trees offer shade in the summer and a background of birds cheeping all year. It's not enough to drown the sounds of City life, but if you focus you can stop focusing. I like cutting through here on my visits to Roanoke and enjoy the different kinds of people who escape into this square.

Such a great space. Very clean to have so many kids in it every day. Very kind and helpful staff…read more Only $3 if you have WIC or nap/ebt! Hours worth of fun inside. You can leave and come back the same day also. We will be back.

Great for young children. I have been to several places like this one (in malls) and this one has…read morehad the least amount of things for kids to do when it comes to variety of hands on task. Benefit of this place, you can come back on the same day and not restricted to a time limit.

Valley Funeral Home treats you and your loved ones like family. Valley is very professional and…read morecaring when you are in the saddest hardship of losing your loved ones. 5 stars!

We had a memorial for my uncle on 4/18/19. I'm not sure what the guys name was but I'm pretty sure…read morehe was the funeral home director. He was really rude to my family and when the service was over he came out and said "well that concludes the service, thanks for coming"! Then stood around like he was trying to get us to leave and we were supposed to have the room for another half hour. It was just an overall bad experience at a very emotional time and I wouldn't not recommend this funeral home to anyone!