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.

I was very impressed by my first visit to Trosa. The store is spacious and bright. They have…read moreeverything from furniture to toys to clothes. I learned they also deliver if you need it. My son and I looked around and I found glasses I needed for a dollar a piece. I was exited because this was something I needed and would save me a lot of money. The employee who checked us out was super nice. He gave us mor einfo about the store and gave my son a free item because he was wearing a Star wars shirt. I will be back when I am in need of items for my home.

Very friendly and helpful got us in and out fast... very efficient and comforting ... will…read moredefinitely be back....

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.

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!

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.

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.

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

Excellent animal rescue center and educational activities! Fabulous staff and friendly service for…read morekids. My child enjoyed every opportunity to meet animals in a relaxed and educational environment. They have a wonderful playground outside and is free. The animal tour is $10 / adult and $3 for kids. Worth every penny, my kid had never enjoyed animals until this trip. The outdoor animals are in excellent comfort and clean areas. We fed goats and pigs. Then we went inside and saw Guinea pigs, rabbits, and a lizard! Phenomenal educational opportunity!! You do need a reservation for the animal tours and they have summer camp so call Ahead to make sure it's available. Parking is in the lot.

This location is conveniently located off Peter's Creek Parkway - although there's not a turn-in…read morefor northbound traffic so you'll have to go up to the next light and U-Turn back to get in. The parking lot is large and clean, so there's plenty of room to park. The donation center is towards the back of the building and has a covered patio which is very nice if it's raining. This is one of GW NorthWest North Carolina's multi-role stores - they have both the usual Goodwill retail store, as well as one of their outlet stores. In the outlet store, it's pay-by-the-pound, and you have to root around in big storage tables to find your goods. It's very hit or miss, but the prices are even lower than the normal retail store, so can be a big bargain. They also have some of their job-placement / training offices here as well, so if you're looking for a new trade or a new job, this might be a place to check that out.

Great shopping experience, specifically it was clean, organized and good customer service.read more

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!

I joined YMCA for the first time, and I'm liking it!…read more This one is located right next to Hanes Park with lots of room for parking and outdoor activities. The parking lot is almost always full, but I don't know where all those people go. The place is very compartmentalized, so that you don't feel overwhelmed or crowded. I like to run on the treadmill, and at my old gym, I had no choice but to watch people doing leg workouts and hear incessant thumping of basketball/squash players. None of that here. The staff is super friendly... you know how when you go to Costco or a yoga community, everyone is super nice and it kind of freaks you out? Similar deal here. (Maybe it's WS in general.. either way, the YMCA staff members are friendly by any standards). Other highlights: -A ton of group fitness classes -Indoor track and pool -Monthly fitness challenges (with prizes!) -Cardio machines with TVs, blood pressure machine -Free towel rental -Not too crowded -Discounts for students and low-income families Obesity is now considered a disease-- go fight/prevent it!

I came here a couple times to use the pool when training for a mini triathlon and also for some…read morerace packet pickups. This is in downtown WS across from the park and has plenty of parking! The open swim hours are great and it's a nice facility overall. Kind of more expensive than I expected for a Y but it's a good facility overall. The staff is nice and friendly. I used a couple guest passes here but I think they limit you so that's a little disappointing. Can't beat this location though! @azfitfoodfun

I was here in 2010, and I enjoyed every week coming to the group , and the activities were never…read moreboring, always fun, Almost everybody there had some sort of interest and were usually eager to share it with others, some of them I thought of as "friends" . good times. brings back memories.

From the owner: The iCan House educates, supports, and enhances the lives of individuals with social challenges and…read moretheir families. Using our unique and interactive curriculum we teach social and life skills while providing a safe, accepting environment where individuals benefit from a sense of true belonging and connectedness.