Such a cute little store with some great finds! I like how they have everything laid out separately…read morein different areas. All the clothing is separated into different racks by categories, i.e jackets, sweaters, blouses, etc. They also have a great accessory selection for bags, shoes, and jewelry and in the back there is a whole wall for children's clothes and toys. Everything is reasonably priced for a thrift store. I didn't spend more than $6 on a single item. The location is very convenient as well. Right on Potomac ave in Dormont and there is meter parking right out front of the store. The ladies that work there are very nice as well. They told us how they are volunteers and have been working there for years. This is a non-profit store and everything they don't sell within 60 days goes to homeless shelters and a lot of their profits go towards helping the animal shelters as well. The store has been around for 50+ years, which is amazing. The ladies said it originally started out as a trade store for items people didn't want anymore, hence the name. Very cool history and a great place to find a good deal! Will be back!

This charity consignment store is staffed by volunteers. The store is conveniently located across…read morethe street from the Potomac Avenue T station in Dormont. Although the store is not large it has a variety of clothing, housewares, linens, and seasonal decorations. Donations are gratefully received if one does not want to sign up to be a consignor. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 pm. on Saturday. The store is closed on Sundays and Fridays. Want to meet new friends? New volunteers are welcome. Call 412-561-2206 for details before visiting to make sure that the store is open.

Such a cute little spot to do so many arts and crafts. I hosted a meet up here and it was…read morewonderful. It's byob and they have a fridge with water and soda provided! The ladies there were great and so helpful. We went for a wine glass painting session and it was a lot of fun. We painted two glass and there was different choices of glassware. I got to talkative and a little tipsy I couldn't finish my second glass before the session was over so the wonderful lady (sorry I'm bad with names) helped me finish my second glass! Thank you, I look forward to coming here for more events.

Cute store with very unique creations, and for a wonderful cause. The people who work there are…read moreawesome and it it makes me feel good, just walking inside. Love it!

I absolutely love this community thrift store. The pricing is amazing, the selection is always…read morechanging, and there are so many great options every time I come in. You can really tell a lot of care goes into what they put on the floor, and I've found some incredible deals here over the years. That said, the only downside -- and it's a big one -- is the person who usually runs the register. I've been here multiple times, and I've had multiple interactions with the same woman, and unfortunately she is consistently rude, cold, and clearly unhappy to be dealing with customers. It honestly makes the checkout process uncomfortable and kind of dreadful. It makes me wonder why someone who seems so miserable would choose a job that involves constant interaction with people. This store is such a positive, community-focused place, and it deserves staff who reflect that same warmth. I'll keep coming back because the store itself is wonderful -- I just hope the customer service experience improves, because it's the one thing holding this place back from being truly perfect.

Went on a Tuesday at 6 and was turned away but online says they close at 7. Won't go back!read more

by far the worst company to work for. A non profit who claims to help so many people in need.. they…read moremost definitely do not help their employees. drivers for the Pittsburgh warehouse location in Penn Hills has the highest turnover rate I've ever seen at any job. The director of operations of the penn hills warehouse Bryan Engel is a selfless man who works for a catholic organization and does not care about anything besides money, treats his employees with disrespect and disdain. He raises budgets for stores and the warehouse and threatens employees for their jobs when certain demands are not met when employees cannot control the influx of donations to meet these certain demands. It's purely unacceptable for a non-profit company because that is not the mission described to the public. Not to mention he's not a catholic himself. certain employees who have been loyal to the company have no received a pay increase from $11/hr for 7 years per Bryan. purely unsustainable for todays economy. They also have a voucher system that claims to help families and individuals in need but get put on a waiting list for months and months at a time. their main goal is to make money for themselves and not for their employees or other people in need. Do not give the Penn hills store or warehouse any business because you will be severely disappointed. Their mattress company "Chicago mattress company" refurbishes used mattresses to be resold for hundreds of dollars. as well as their furniture And clothing. Take your business and applications elsewhere. if not you'll be severely disappointed.

Super fun on trend but with a very homey feel instead of a very stuff you feel everyone feels…read morewelcome great customer service and amazing smell inside the entire store I had a great time you should go

This place is adorable. We had the pleasure of walking through this store while waiting for our…read moretable at LeoGreta (which is to die for) and this place is so cute! They have small items and a lot of furniture they've redone with I think chalk paint. I caved and even bought a dresser! I couldn't resist. It seems they put a lot of hard work into their store. I would definitely recommend stopping in

My wife and I visit Pittsburgh every summer and always try to make it into Hot Haute Hot to buy new…read moreitems for our home in Arizona. This summer, we purchased a beautiful wedding table, large mirror, and clock. The ladies were absolutely amazing in helping us get these items shipped all the way to AZ! My wife is from Pittsburgh so to have such special items in our home from Pitt, makes it so much more special to us. Thank you to Morgan and Maddie who helped and made every step in this process seamless! We will be back next summer!

In contrast to its name, this store is actually very cool. It is tucked away on a corner off of…read morePenn, so it could be easy to miss. The gals running this store are clearly having a great time and it makes for a fun shopping experience. On the day we visited, they were passing out homemade cookies and glasses of mimosas - yes please! All buzzed up and ready to shop, we discovered jewelry, vintage clothes, beautiful home decor, and unique art. The prices range from surprisingly reasonable to mild sticker shock.

we love cats! can't say it any better! over 40 years, we've had 11 cats, 4 then 5, at a time. our…read moreoldest lived to 24 while the youngest was 11. when the 1st group had all died, we made it 2 weeks before we went & got our next 5! sadly, recently, the last of them died. once again, 2 weeks later, we needed the pitter patter of little feet! we got 7 year old lewis 1st from humane rescue. he looked so sad in his pictures. he had reason to be. his owner got sick, then died. his sibling died shortly after. he was left alone for i don't know how long. we thought it best to get him 1st, as he would be the oldest. great move! i saw seth at animal advocates. i should say, i'm a "ginger" lover! lewis is ginger, seth is too! he looked adorable. only 4 months old too! a baby! i am determined with these guys to either get them on leashes or in strollers, so we can go places & take them. we arrived at the store. it wasn't open as it was night time. the store is downstairs, while the cat adoptions are upstairs. funny story about the upstairs. it was where my childhood, & i mean early childhood dentist was! back then, everything was dark wood & stark walls. he scared the b-jesus out of me! he was so tall, from years of bending over, he had a hunch on his back. he wore the white "uniform". nightmares! but i digress. now, it's cheery & bright! as we were waiting to get seth, the woman asked if we would consider a 2nd kitten, 7 months old. ok! she gave us squeak to hang with until she got seth. she brought him over. immediately, we knew he was going to be a pistol! our family was now 5, & we were thrilled! we brought the boys home to meet lewis. everyone got along instantly! they all can't believe their good fortune to get us as parents! they have 2500 square feet of house. every room has at least 1 tree, the front window has 3 trees! toys galore! a fishing rod they LOVE to chase that has string on it. we're happy, they're happy, life is good! animal advocates made sure before we took them that they were fixed, wormed, chipped, up to date on their shots, even telling us when the next 1's are due. they go to kill shelters & try to rescue those they can. 1 of them was seth. his name is now eebron, norbee backwards, our 1st ginger, tom's dad's name. they wanted kids. there you go! your namesake lives on! he is truly like him! & squeak, named that because of how he squeaks, not meows, is now james bond. yes, bond, james bond. he wears his "tux" well & he loves the ladies! go! adopt! make another life or 2 or 3......happy & loved! you deserve it as much as them!

Animal advocates is amazing. It's quite honestly a hidden gem and not a place I would have found on…read moremy own with out the aide of thrifting goddess friend of mine. A small shop not really made for more than 1 or 2 people at a time. It's also probably not ideal for small children. Additionally, mind the sign and open the door nice and slow as there is usually a cat or two hanging out inside and you don't want to let them out. It's has a mix of some clothes and a lot of weird nicknacks and miscellaneous items. The three rooms are filled to the brim and the prices are incredibly low. While it's not the type of place I'd go to fill out my winter or summer wardrobe, but it's great for unique finds.