Salvation Army Thrift Store in Tyler, TX

February 1st, 2010

Salvation Army Thrift Store

633 North Broadway Avenue
Tyler, TX
(903) 592-4361

The Salvation Army was started in 1865 as an Evangelical Christian ministry by William and Catherine Booth. It is called an army because of its structure being loosely modeled after military rank and structure. Today it has grown to have locations in one hundred and eighteen countries and operating in one hundred and seventy-five languages. People recognize their red and white logo world wide. The organization is most popularly known for its thrift stores and those sweet smiling people who annoy everyone by fundraising with the loud bell ringing at Christmas time outside of high traffic retail stores.

Salvation Army Thrift Store

But these stores are only a fundraiser like the bell ringing. The stores help to pay for their main Christian ministry of free drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation centers and temporary homeless shelters. They are also able to offer temporary and longer term jobs to people in need of work.

The Salvation Army thrift store in Tyler, TX is located on North Broadway pretty close to the center of downtown Tyler. The store shares a parking lot with their rehabilitation ministry center and is very easy to notice. I must say that this is not my favorite thrift store in Tyler, but I still frequently visit it. It has a few features that make me a permanent shopper.

I’ll start with the good things about this store. This Salvation Army thrift store has the nicest and cheapest furniture out of the thrift stores in Tyler. Aside from buying new or from yard sales, your best bet for cheap furniture shopping in Tyler would be this Salvation Army. My wife was particularly pleased with the amount of really nice wooden coffee and end tables. There are also usually a few couches and stuffed chairs in really nice shape.

Right as you enter the store to the left between the door and the cash register, there is a nice little shelf of CDs, DVDs, and computer software. I was more than impressed when I began to look through this section. I was able to find a few useful computer games and a music CD that was brand new in the wrapper. All were only a dollar a piece. This does require some time to sift through the more noticeable collection of useless CDs and software.

In the back right of the store they have a pretty nice book section. This collection of books surprises me every time. It seems that they have most of the John Grisham books, which I am often in search of.

The Salvation Army

They also have a surprisingly large selection of fantasy and sci-fi novels, which can be hard to find in used book stores. I must let you know, though, that just like the CDs the books are in no particular order. It requires patience and practice at skimming through titles to find the gems.

One last cool little section is in the center section of the back wall. They have tons of bolts of fabric, and it’s decently priced. I am never looking for cloth for sewing projects, so I can’t vouch for the usefulness of it in that sense. I use it for when I am putting together a costume and just need to be able to drape large sections of cheap fabric.
As for the negative things, there aren’t many. Thrift stores are thrift stores, so you can’t expect too much out of them, but one problem with this store is the men’s clothing section is pretty drab and scarce. I am usually in search of t-shirts, but their selection is not great. I have however been able to find a tie or two in good shape.

The last thing is an isolated negative experience I had in the store on my last visit. I was shopping through the CDs in the front and noticed one of the cashiers staring at me suspiciously. Being a self-appraised above average good citizen and licensed preacher, I shrugged it off and continued on my shopping. I was able to forget about the slight awkwardness and made it to the check out. When I got to the register the lady some how informed me that she was in charge. I’m not sure if she was a supervisor or the owner. Anyway, she looked at me like only a mother can in the eyes and asked, “Where are the other CDs you had?” Shocked by the sudden accusation of theft, I paused. Then I told her truthfully that I had placed the ones I didn’t want back on the shelf. She gave me a weird grin and said something like a tsk tsk. All in all, it was awkward and almost offensive, but I still think the store is great. I just think that they are very used to working with drug addicts and delinquent teens.

Give this store a shot. You will most likely be pleased enough to return to shop in the future.

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Local Tyler Ministries Helping Haiti – How Can You Help?

January 29th, 2010

What are the local ministries doing in Haiti and how can Christians partner with them?

Mercy Works – YWAM Tyler are sending wave after wave of short term medical teams to Port Au Prince. The first team has now come back and they were involved in providing first aid to the victims being rescued from the rubble – in a very unstable environment. The team that is now there is doing wound care and medical assessments of the many victims. Next weeks team and the ones following will be involved very much on a medical level – performing amputations, other orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation.

Haiti Relief Effort

The teams there report very unsanitary conditions – the stench is horrendous and there is obviously a huge amount of human suffering which is hard to see. The crush injuries are devastating and the need for medical care is very urgent. They are doing what they can to help, currently with limited supplies and equipment. They are staying in tents and there is no electricity. It is also not very safe – there is violence and looting. Please pray for their safety and for God to multiply their effectiveness so they can reach more people in need. If anyone wants to volunteer and can spare 2 weeks in the next couple of months to work on a medical team – please email Mercy Works mercy@ywamtyler.org The current needs are for doctors, nurses and paramedics, preferably people with emergency or orthopedic experience.

Mercy Ships has sent a Disaster Response assessment team to see how they can be involved with the longer term rehabilitation in Haiti. They will be sending several Mercy Teams to that area for years to come – to meet the both the medical and reconstruction needs that are there in Haiti on a long term basis. If you want to help in in Haiti in the future this would be a great option. You do not have to have medical skills to go and help – good health, a desire to work hard and a heart of love for the people affected is what is needed most. These teams will come alongside existing projects to increase the amount of help that is being given. Look for the Mercy Teams application form on the website www.mercyships.org

Mercy Ships and YWAM are also sending funds and equipment so if you haven’t donated and want to get involve that way, you can also do that online at the YWAM Tyler or Mercy Ships websites. So far they have not been able to send a lot of supplies as air transport has been very restricted but things are improving and they will soon be able to meet the huge needs for the medical supplies in the area with your financial donation.

Finally you can pray. I guess Christians everywhere have already been praying for the victims and their families, for those facing loss of limbs and ongoing pain, for those whose lives are devastated in other ways. But there is one thing that is often omitted. There is lawlessness everywhere on the streets of Haiti. We need to pray that God would intervene and stop the ‘every man for himself’ mentality. There needs to be a spiritual revival in that land otherwise chaos will remain there – traditionally there is a lot of occultic practices which came with the immigrants from the voodoo traditions of West Africa . The Christian organizations there (like YWAM and Mercy Ships) can have a big impact in showing God’s unconditional love and hope to those affected and can bring a dimension that just isn’t present in the other relief efforts.

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Goodwill on Loop 323

January 26th, 2010

Goodwill on Loop 323

1817 W.S.W. Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 581-5422
9am – 8pm

This Goodwill store is located on the South West side of Loop 323 in Tyler, TX. If you are unfamiliar with Tyler just ask someone how to get to the mall, and there’s a good chance you’ll see the Goodwill on the way there. It has an almost ridiculously large and attractive sign for the type of store it is. The parking lot is attractive as far as thrift stores usually go. Though, be warned. This parking lot is on a fairly steep hill. Sometimes it causes awkward entrances and exits in my car.

The most obvious reason people go to a Goodwill thrift store is for the clothes. This branch offers a huge supply of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. One interesting fact about this store is that they also have a few racks of completely brand new women’s clothes. Though, the prices are pretty high for these new items. These new clothes will usually be all within a similar style. I assume that they are overstock from a clothing store or something along those lines.

Being a man, I’ve spent most of my shopping for clothes in the men’s section. They have the stereotypical suit section that I rarely see people shopping in, but the bulk of this section is devoted to t-shirts, pants, and collared shirts. This is a really good store if you are looking for a new addition to your funny or ironic vintage t-shirt collection. You may pay a dollar or two more than you are used to paying for t-shirts at a thrift store, but I think that the huge selection makes it worth the effort and much more likely that you’ll find a keeper. The dress shirts are in my opinion over priced and not impressive. I can often find a better shirt in the clearance rack at Old Navy for cheaper.

I often check the tie section in hopes of adding some variety to my work attire, but the tie section is a little underwhelming. They are one dollar a piece. That is an awesome price, but in all of my trips I’ve only found one tie worth buying. So keep your eyes open for the chance of getting a nice tie for only a dollar. Also be sure to stop by the two shopping carts full of belts. Most of these are unattractive eighties style, but don’t let that stop you. I recently found four designer belts in near perfect condition for fifty cents a piece! Three of these were nice leather. One was a modern style canvas belt. All of these were name brand and probably worth fifteen dollars or more new. I almost couldn’t believe it, but with Goodwill I’ve learned to not be surprised.

Now why should you make a special trip to this Goodwill? My number one reason for visiting this store is for the book and media section. They have a five or six bookshelf unit section in the back full of books. There is one fully dedicated to children’s books which I usually avoid due to the messy nature of children’s book sections. The rest of the section is pretty incredible. There are new and used books of every genre. You can find most of the John Grisham books on any day. Besides that, it’s the luck of the draw. I never enter the store without checking through the book section, and I’d say that at least half of the time I leave with a book or two or twelve. Also in this section you’ll find a pretty decent selection of audio CDs, computer software CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and vinyl records. There are certainly more efficient ways to buy CDs and software than a thrift store, but it’s worth the effort to possibly find a gem.

Are there any negative things about this store? There is one major negative. The furniture. In other parts of the country used and outdated furniture gets cheaper and cheaper until it is eventually close to free. This store sells furniture for fifty dollars or more regardless of the condition or style. There are occasionally really good finds on couches or chairs. In fact, I’ve purchased a really nice mirror and a small wooden night stand, that were both reasonably priced. But usually the couches and chairs are ridiculously ugly and still priced at fifty to eighty dollars a piece. Some of these, I would just throw away if I owned them. Regardless of this, eighty dollars is cheaper than a thousand, so maybe I shouldn’t complain about it.

There is one last thing to mention about this Goodwill. If you are in need of a costume, be it for Halloween or just a random themed costume party, I can not think of a better place in Tyler to go for it. This Goodwill has supplied me with costume pieces for at least five different costume parties. I’ve been able to find robes, pants, shirts, jewelry, accessories, and even a couple of wigs and beards. My experience has taught me to skip Wal-Mart and other retailers completely and go straight to Goodwill for costumes and accessories.

So if you are in Tyler and are looking for good thrift store deals, I would suggest going to the other Goodwill in downtown Tyler on Locust St or the Salvation Army store. But if you don’t have time for hunting, this Goodwill on the Loop will most certainly have what you are looking for. You may just have to spend a little more, fight more traffic and weed around way more customers. If you do decide on this store, you can rest assured that at the least they have a pretty amazing set of staff. You should see at least five employees at any given moment who can help you find things or even to help carry out your overpriced and ugly furniture.

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Goodwill on W. Locust in Downtown Tyler, TX

January 26th, 2010

Goodwill

407 W. Locust
Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 593-9326
9am – 6pm

I would guess that almost every American knows what Goodwill is. Even if they haven’t been into one, they’ve probably donated to it or at least driven by it. For those of you who don’t: Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization with a front of running retail thrift stores.

Goodwill Thrift Store in Tyler

Their main service to the communities they are in is providing employment for people who would not otherwise be able to get a job. This could be due to a disability, lack of education or previous job history or even more negative reasons. They give people a first chance or a second chance.

Goodwill has a really neat history. It was started in 1902 in Boston by a Methodist minister named Edgar J. Helms. He would gather used and unwanted clothes and household items from the wealthier areas of town. Then he hired people who were poor and trained them how in repairing the clothing and items. Then they would sell the items or he would give the item to the person who repaired it.

This humble beginning grew like crazy. Today Goodwill has one hundred and eighty three organizations in the United States, Canada and fourteen other countries. They also grew in their overall sales. In 2008 Goodwill made over three billion dollars! The cool thing is they used eighty four percent of that money to provide employment, training and rehabilitation services to over a million people.

The Goodwill on W. Locust St in Tyler, TX is my favorite of the Tyler stores. There is another retail thrift store located on the southern side of Loop 323. The store on the Loop offers much more in their inventory and tons of support staff for registers, floor help and furniture carry outs. Yet, I still prefer the store downtown, and it’s for those reasons. I prefer to shop at thrift stores that look and feel like thrift stores. The downtown location is the classic thrift store.

There are usually only about two visible staff, and they’ll greet you when you come in. The store is pretty small and easy to navigate. I love their book section. It has about four or five bookshelves side by side full of every genre. One is fully dedicated to children’s books and is usually in really good order. They also have a small section of VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, and computer software.

On one occasion I went into the store looking for books that were in really good shape. I found one hardback children’s book that was just in beautiful condition and looked very interesting. I took it up to the counter and asked what books cost or if there was a standard for price on hardback versus paperback. The employee was so friendly. She greeted my baby and cooed over her. It was nice. She told me that hardbacks are usually two dollars, and paperbacks are usually one dollar but that this one was kind of in between since it was a children’s book. She gave me the book for one dollar.

A good tip: visit this Goodwill thrift store on Tuesdays and Thursdays to get new computer and electronic games. You have to time it just right. I think a little after 10 AM is the best time, but it’s all the luck of the draw. You may get nothing, but if you love treasure hunting this would be worth a shot. Another thing to keep your eye out for at this location is board games. On some occasions I’ve seen new versions of Cranium games and the DVD game, Scene-It. Take a few dollars with you and give this store a shot.

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Tyler Good Will

January 14th, 2010

Tyler Good Will is located on Loop 323 past Mercado’s on the other side of the street. This is one of their locations. I know they have another store located on Locust Street close to down town Tyler. I am sure we are all pretty familiar with Good Will and the other type of thrift stores around Tyler Texas. I know that there are many people including myself that consider Good Will a blessing.

Good Will charity works mostly by donations, this is how they get their stuff and they in turn sell it to the people for way less than other stores. This Tyler charity should sell these things for less because they are second hand things that people no longer want or need and want to help other people in some way or another. Good Will gives you a receipt that you can write off because you donated your belongings to them.

I truly enjoy going there because you can find some good stuff there. You have to spend time searching for things that you are looking for and that could be time consuming for some people. Most people go there and get frustrated because they spend all this time and find nothing. These people give up on places like Good Will and other stores like it because of lack of patience and the itch for digging for buried treasure.

The trick to this kind of shopping is to go back again and again and actually go through all their items instead of just quickly going threw some racks. They have clothes from all shapes and sizes and from different places. If you look closely you can find some very well known brands like, Hollister, Ambercrombie, Gap, Mossimo and others just to name a few.

I don’t always find name brand stuff but I always end up finding some really nice stuff. They also have shoes there. I can’t even remember how many times I have paid $1 dollar for a nice pair of shoes that were in excellent condition if not new. This winter I needed some new boots so I said a prayer and asked God to help me find a pair I could afford and Good Will was the place where I found them. I paid $ 7 dollars for a pair of black boots and I like them. I would say that it was worth a trip there.

I often also find stuff for my baby girl there. They have a pretty cute selection of children’s clothes and the good part about it is that I can still fit in some of them. They have books, pictures, furniture, house hold items, purses, and belts. I bet you could find almost anything there. And when the money is tight Good Will ends up being a good place to go if you don’t mind to shop at places like that. I know the Good Will charity has gotten a little more expensive here lately for a second hand store but for the most part I think its still worth it.

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Salvation Army – Tyler, TX

January 12th, 2010

Salvation Army is located down on Broadway past the court house on your right. It is a place where if you are without a home or a way to live you can go while you are trying to get your life back on track. There are a variety of things that Salvation Army has to offer. One program is an out patient program and one is inpatient. The outpatient program allows you to get a job and continue counseling and trying to fix your life.

You do have to pay on an outpatient program, which I think is about $50 dollars a week or so. Very cheap for somewhere to live and three meals to eat and they provide the church also. The inpatient program is for cases that are more serious. It is for people who are battling with addictions and are trying to stop. The program provides for you a safe place where you can leave the bad things behind and move forward toward the good in life. In the morning there are classes to attend, then lunch, and finally work duty during the time you are there trying to get your life back on track.

They are also trying to teach you how to better prepare for getting a job and being responsible in life. It is true that some of the people there are court ordered, but some are there because they made a choice to be there. Just like any other place you go, there are rules and regulations you have to follow in order to remain there. It is a drug free environment. So if you are planning on drinking and using drugs…it’s not the place for you to be. Also if you do not cope well with being told what to do and not to do, it’s also not the place for you.

If you can overlook all these things and are in need of getting your life back together because of the choice that you have made then Salvation Army might be able to help you start your life over. It is a Christian Ministry so while you are trying to get your life back physically they also help you get your life back spiritually.

Salvation Army is a non-profit organization that runs by people donating money throughout the year and primarily during Christmas. Salvation Army in Tyler Texas also has a type of a “Good Will” going where you can go purchase clothes, shoes, and things for your home ect. The prices are pretty reasonable and sometimes you can find good deals. If you are not interested in shopping then you can donate the things that you no longer want to the Salvation Army and they will use it to run the Ministry.

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Bethesda Health Clinic

January 9th, 2010

Bethesda Health Clinic has been invaluable to me. This clinic offers incredibly discounted medical service to people in Smith County who are working but are uninsured. They serve an average of 10,000 patients each year with basic out patient health services. They have expanded in their abilities and equipment to offer dental care, colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures, and have most recently begun a program for treating diabetics in which they maintain regular communication with the patients.

At this time our nation is in uproar about solving the medical needs of our uninsured citizens. People are losing jobs. Meanwhile, the costs of health care have not gone down. People are worried that with the state of the economy it’s going to be even more difficult to be taken care of. Tyler, TX is no exception to this. There is a huge need for the residents of Smith County to have health care. There are government run options for those in the poverty bracket, but what about the rest of us? And if we are in the poverty bracket, do we really want government run health services? It didn’t take living in Tyler very long to hear the answer. Bethesda offers the most reasonable solution I’ve seen or heard of to these needs.

I am a volunteer missionary living in Tyler. When I came down with the worst sore throat I’d ever had, some close friends and coworkers pointed me to Bethesda Health Clinic in downtown Tyler. I made a phone call to ask how to begin. The receptionist was kind and quick to help me figure out what I would need to bring in. I needed some basic identification documents and proof of employment. I went in to apply for the program and was pleasantly surprised. The waiting room did not look like most charitable health clinics I’ve been to. The furniture was nice. The walls were painted freshly with cheerful colors. There were attractive paintings instead of the usual depressing posters.

What made the biggest impression on me was how incredibly nice the workers were. From the receptionist to the doctors, I was blown away. They treated me like an equal instead of a beggar. They looked me in the eyes and smiled with genuine interest in my situation. The doctor discovered that I had strep throat and was able to give me an antibiotic for free from samples they had on hand. When I checked out I was amazed to find that the total cost for my visit was fifteen dollars.

The clinic was thought up by a physician in 1999 who shared her vision to the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Tyler. The pastor, Dr. Michael Massar, took the vision to his church staff and members and with in just a few years the clinic was up and running. They first opened their doors on September 6, 2003. After four months they had already treated 372 patients. Bethesda is run by a staff of 750 volunteers. There are 180 doctors, 140 nurses and hundreds more who help with the administrative, maintenance and clerical jobs. The patients are about 40 percent Hispanic, 40 percent Caucasian, 19 percent African American with jobs ranging from volunteer missionaries like me to jobs with the Tyler Independent School District. In short, this operation is nothing short of amazing.

Bethesda Health Clinic is setting an example of a better solution to our nation’s health care needs. People with good hearts who want to serve and pour out their lives for the less fortunate will always produce a better service than a government could offer.

General Information

Phone Number: 903-596-8353
For Charitable Contributions
903-596-8353 Ext. 109

Physical Address:

409 W. Ferguson
Tyler, TX 75702
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1999
Tyler, TX 75710
Fax Number: 903-596-9471

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Living Alternatives – Father Heart Ministry

January 9th, 2010

Father Heart is located in Lindale, Texas, Garden Valley. It is a ministry for pregnant women who find themselves pregnant and no where to go without anyone to help. It is a non profit ministry and their mission is to help the girls that are in need get help and to save the life of their babies also.

Father Heart is a loving place that can help when you find yourself in a place trapped because of the choices you have made and are left pregnant and wondering what in the world do you do next. Father Heart can help you make a decision that is the most loving for you and your baby no matter what the circumstance is. You can find loving people there who are there to help you figure out things for yourself and share getting your life back on track. You also have an opportunity to continue working on your degree while you prepare for the most important decision of your life.

Father Heart offers counseling also for the girls and courses of care for you while you are there. It helps you decide whether you want to parent your baby or place your baby for adoption, which both choices are loving and hard at the same time. I know this because 10 years ago I chose to place my baby through Father Heart and it was the hardest decision I ever had to make in my life at that time.

Even though its a loving decision it does not make it easy. On the other hand choosing to parent a baby is also hard. But no matter what you choose to do the staff at Father Heart will help you with your decisions. If you choose to keep your baby they help you get ready for mothering and if you choose to place, your baby they help you find a loving family that will love you and your baby. I will recommend Father Heart to anyone who is in need of help because they found themselves in unplanned pregnancy. While you are there you have the opportunity of meeting girls your age going through the same things you are going through.

The staff there are loving and there to help with anything that is needed. It is a very large beautiful home with a swimming pool and a large place for walking around and getting some exercise. You usually share a room with another person and the bedrooms are luxurious, better than some hotels I have been around.

If you happen to need a place or you know of anyone who needs a place to be while going through their pregnancy then Father Heart is the place to be around loving people who care for you and want to help you make the best loving decision for yourself and for your baby. If anyone who is in need of help and they are in a crisis pregnancy please tell them of the offer that Father Heart provides for them and their baby.

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Caring Help For Those In Crisis

January 8th, 2010

Living Alternatives is an area ministry which comes under the auspices of Youth With A Mission. Living Alternatives was founded in 1982 by Beverly Kline, as a ministry to young women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. The ministry is of course a prolife institution whose aim is to provide happy, humane alternatives to abortion. Initially it offered merely a free pregnancy test and some one on one counseling. As the ministry and staff grew, other related needs revealed themselves. Today there are essentially four component parts which make up the Living Alternatives ministry.

The Pregnancy Resource Center

Located across from T.J.C. the Resource Center offers free pregnancy tests, sonograms, and counseling to expectant young mothers. The dedicated volunteer staff can also offer referrals for numerous sexual health concerns. The office is full of literature which helps give direction to those who find themselves in crisis.

Fatherheart

Frequently, when a young woman finds that she is un-expectantly pregnant she also finds that for whatever reason, she is without a place to live during her pregnancy. Fatherheart is a home for unwed mothers, who have made the decision to carry their children to term, but are in the process of deciding whether to raise their children alone, or place them for adoption. Located in Garden Valley Texas, the facility has twelve bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a live in staff. The Tyler Texas Ministry offers counseling and morning devotions, as well as educational opportunities for girls who have yet to finish high school.

Loving Alternatives

Founded in 1987 the Loving Alternatives adoption agency provides counseling to both the mother considering the option, as well as the adoptive parents and their family. It is located at 430 S. Vine in Tyler, well away from the associated mother’s home. Wisely, the separation allows the expectant mothers to make their own decisions in regards to the placing of their children. Loving Alternatives is state licensed and places children in Christian homes.

Building Blocks

Building Blocks offers assistance to young single mothers who desire a new start in life. Counseling is available to help with parenting, and forming healthy new relationships. Tangible help with diapers, clothes and even basic foods is also available.

After nearly thirty years of service to the community, Living Alternatives continues to grow and assist the Tyler area. For services call (903) 882-0182 or 1-800-447-2891.

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The Good Will Superstore

August 31st, 2009

When I was a younger man I remember shopping the local Goodwill and second hand stores for what we termed “old man clothes.” Inspired by the likes of Kramer, we’d go hunting for shirts and pants that tended toward the unique for our age group. However if I wore the same clothes today it wouldn’t seem nearly so out of place as it did back then. I did recently pay a return visit to the Goodwill Superstore in Tyler however. While I’m not sure what I expected to find, I was rather disappointed. The selection wasn’t terrible, they had a good variety of clothes, but the quality didn’t seem to be what I remember. I was also a little spooked by the presence of second hand underwear. That was enough to make TLC’s family the Duggars (known for shopping at thrift stores), head to the mall.

While I respect the charitable mission of the goodwill store, I would be hesitant to say I found much of interest there lately. The store had a little of everything, (including books by the way) but the merchandise was clearly second or third hand and not always worth the price. The building itself seemed to be in a state of disrepair as well. There was a yellowish tinge to the floor and ceiling which made me vaguely uncomfortable and led me to question the overall cleanliness of the place.

One other thought that struck me was that apparently we, as a community are not giving as much, or as well as we used to. While I’m sure the economic slowdown is at least partially responsible; it makes me more conscientious about what I drop off there. Overall, I give the Goodwill Superstore a three out of five. But don’t simply take my word for it, check it out for yourself. The store is located on the loop just up from Cavender’s and next to the China Cafe.

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