Getting there: there's a small parking lot if you're picking up items or if you're volunteering…read more This review is for the volunteer portion. You can sign up to volunteer online. Once you arrive, there's a tablet for you to sign in. They provide water, snacks, restroom and a loaner locker if you need any of that. Before you begin helping, you'll need to borrow a yellow vest from the coat rack. John helped explain the lay of land while Joyce helped us with stocking food in the pantry. Overall, everyone here was friendly and grateful. This was a fun and pleasant experience. Highly recommend volunteering here if you need community hours or just looking to get involved in the Fort Wayne Community! Come out and support!

Oh I stayed here years and years ago. First occasion 1994 second occasion 2001 (for a short time)…read moreThe food here is top notch the portion size not so much. It's probably like prison food, give you just enough to make you more hungry. Never could get a good meal here, but it supplemented a little for the pork and beans I would crack open at night and eat in the restroom , locker room. Keep a nice supply on hand in your locker they issue you, them pork and beans. Wonder if Von is still there? The upstairs was for the long term paying homeless mission men who could come and go as they please, but kicked out from 12am to 5am. Not a bad deal. They changed that program years ago, now it's just one big mission happy family. Food is pretty good, skimpy portions, but what do you expect to sit on your butt and eat like a king? Hecks no you aint..Didn't feed a guy very good you had to fend for ones own and get you some extra chow or go to bed with a growling stomach... Hecks naw I want them extra portions and I don't care how. All them donations and them fat Chef's and CEO be eating it all, all that country thanksgiving dinner cooking and be stuffing ones faces real good. Hungry I tell you, maybe get extra scoop for Christmas? hecks yeah I hope so. Good clothes donations, something to wear 1994 was twisted, but the 2001 stay over wasn't bad.

They saved my ass…read more I became stranded in Fort Wayne due to unforeseen financial circumstances and stayed here for about two weeks. The staff is generally friendly and helpful except for Mark who seems to be a minimalist when it comes to service. It's clean and fresh bedclothes are offered every night. They serve fairly decent meals at lunch and supper but breakfast consists only of a breakfast bar and coffee. I don't eat wheat so I skipped it every day. My sole complaint is that we had to leave every day, despite the fact that they have many lockers. Since I was stranded here, that means I had to lug a rolling suitcase, heavy backpack, and heavy gym bag all over town whenever I got out. Not fun at all. IMPORTANT ADDENDUM: After a three-night hiatus from the mission, I returned there last night (Labor Day, 20202} and had a rude awakening. Check-in time ends at 10:00 pm and I got there about 9:30. Since residents cannot leave once they enter the premises for the night, I sat just outside the door, catching up on internetwork. At about 9:50, I lit up my last cigarette. Five minutes later a guard named Charles poked his head outside and announced that the facility would be closing at 10 so I finished up the cig and tried to get in. But the door was locked! I knocked and knocked but Charles refused to open it until 10:59, at which point I showed him the current time on my phone. He then proceeded to lecture me (very condescendingly) about how it was past 10 and he couldn't let me stay. On and on he rambled, finally permitting to come in "only because I'm doing you a favor." Apparently he was going by the time on his wristwatch, not the internet time on his computer. When I explained to him how accurate the latter is, he told me I was "disrespecting" him. Really? Pointing this out is NOT disrespectful. His attitude was, though. I wonder if his mama taught him how to be so rude and arrogant. This dude needs some re-education and I suggest that the administration send him to Disney's Magical Customer Experience. "Disney resorts is focused on customers. On their first day of training, new employees learn that their primary goal, no matter their position, is to create happiness. Employees receive regular training so they have the tools to best serve customers and are given the creativity to solve problems in the most magical ways possible." Being homeless and begging for a place to stay is humiliating enough and I told him so. From his reaction, apparently this made him mad. So I did not say another word, which I find is the best approach to people who abuse their authority.

This is my favorite goodwill to shop at. I like that the store is large, clean, doesn't smell,…read morefriendly staff, racks are always full and they have a good selection on many different things. They also use coupons with your purchase. They also have carts to hold your loot and dressing rooms. I love the idea of recycling and it's so fun to check out other peoples trash that is now being charged for!! Lol The parking lot is a little scary at times due to it being t for mea very busy area and pit holes all over it it's in a shopping plaza so I guess it's to be expected. Also, it ejccan get very busy at this location which means fighting to get down some isles if other people are in that isle too. Checking out is usually a breeze and waiting in line is never more than 5'. Check the back of Kroger receipts as there maybe a coupon for a few bucks off to this location. They accept returns too. 7 days after the original purchase date with all tags still on the garment and the receipt. This is great for me.

$14.99 for a used board game that can be purchased brand new on eBay for the same price, which was…read moreobtained at no cost! Similarly, pricing a used pair of men's Rural King jeans at $8.00, when the new equivalent is available at Rural King for $10.99, is questionable. The individual responsible for pricing these items should be fired!!!

Wonderful way to inspire growth in our city! While hearing a lot of great ideas, we also got to eat…read moresome great food from local restaurants. After hearing all the ideas being presented, we got to vote which we thought was best and the person/group who won gets the grant to start their project.

Usually a pretty good selection and I think the employees do a good job of restocking as fast as…read morethey can and trying to keep things organized, they may often be slow but they are usually polite at the resisters and are trying to do a good job. That being said some of the pricing increases lately are a little much, it's like they are boosting the prices too high to accommodate the 1/2 price sales they often have. So is this a little marketing ploy to increase it now and maybe sell it now, but definitely sell it for what it should be priced to begin with during a 1/2 price sale...I guess that's a way to go, but it doesn't seem like something a "charity" store should be doing. I like this Goodwill location the best of those in the Fort Wayne area but my ultimate favorite charity thrift store is Treasure House run by the Fort Wayne Christian Ministry on Coldwater Road; with a close second being the Franciscan Thrift Store on Jefferson Boulevard. Donating and purchasing from both of these organizations helps people in your local community and they have great finds! I donate and shop these both quite often!

One of the better goodwills, their boutique section is large, and they have a good number of…read moredressing rooms.

What a great first-time experience. They are not kidding when they advertise "thrift store prices."…read moreThe clothes I bought were between $6 and $.75 which I was thrilled about because I strongly dislike going to a second hand store and spending something similar to what I would expect to spend at a Marshall's or TJ Maxx. The two female associates were friendly and professional and allowed me to browse and try on outfits without being over-involved. The products were well-organized and divided by gender, color, and size. I felt like I was able to see everything in my size that I was interested in without searching or feeling overwhelmed. Speaking of size... I noted they have an excellent variety of sizing from xs to 3x. That is great news for people who can't even expect to see their size carried in some stores today! I left the store purchasing two outfits, a blazer and a winter vest (all name brands or 'vintage' and on trend) for less than $40. I have officially become a loyal customer and I look forward to trying their other location soon.

Knowing that I love thrift shopping, my husband suggested that I stop into Blue Jacket Clothing. I…read morewas so impressed by the attractive layout, the quantity and quality of the Mens' Area, and the affordable prices. The staff was helpful but not overwhelming, and the little touches that are used in this store allow for an enjoyable experience. And there is a rewards program! But when I was told about their mission to give people second chances at employment, I realized that is the real reward in shopping here.

One of the few places that will sharpen short chainsaw chains (for 12" DeWalt cordless). Glad to do…read morebusiness with local shop - they do great work & usually can get repairs/sharpening done pretty quick. Like anyplace else they're pretty busy in the Spring (March - late May) so skip the Spring wait & bring your item in for service in the fall so you're ready to roll when the $n*w melts!

They do great work but in the spring call far ahead to get your lawnmower made ready for summer…read moremowing as I am on this years wait list for at least 5 weeks but is well worth the wait. Better yet call when you are finished in the fall and be ready for the spring mowing to begin.

First I would like to thank Goodwill and all the employees for the good things they do for the…read morecommunity and the United States as a whole. We recently purchased items at this location via shopgoodwill.com For Christmas gifts and they shipped it via FedEx FedEx who caused damage to the box and items as well as lots of items were missing from the purchase. I addressed this issue with the shop Goodwill store and Customer Service. Customer Service reached out to me and I provided pictures of the damage to the box and of the loss and they refunded me in a timely manner. We will continue to donate to our local Goodwill's and purchase at their stores. Thank you very much for addressing this issue in a timely manner I appreciate it. We Prefer Goodwill because we like what they represent as a whole. Stay Safe Be Well.

I've shopped at Goodwill in 5 different states and I've never experienced a store that has…read moredifferent prices for shoes. ALL shoe's have always been the same price about 6 bucks, not at the W. Jefferson, Ft. Wayne location, most of their shoes are higher priced anywhere from $14.95 up to $30.00 and they weren't the ones in the show case. THIS MERCHANDISE IS DONATED, why do you PRICE GOUGE people in need of shoes? Shame on you for these ridiculous prices you're charging for a basic necessity. Guess when your CEO profits $2.3 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR, he'll take it at the expense of those in need. SHAME ON YOU GOODWILL You can't blame THIS ONE on Covid.

This is a wonderfully, happy place to get coffee, smoothies or make your own salad. The staff is…read morevery attentive and helpful. The atmosphere is just right for eating, taking a coffee break or playing Mahjong (on Wednesday's at 1p). You will meet the nicest folks and you will be supporting GiGi's Playhouse providing educational and therapeutic programs free of charge for Downs Syndrome families. Look for GiGi's Playhouse in Washington Square. The Health Bar is located within: open M-F 10-4. Hope to see you there!

Always come here after cross country with friends.Very accommodating love the atmosphere and such…read moresweet people -Savannah I literally love this place so much, everyone here is so sweet and loving, it is all for a great cause so I highly recommend you coming here -Samara I love this place you have to go it's so friendly and perfect for kids and the smoothies are really healthy -lawee