Albany Helping Hands Thrift Store

Category:	Thrift Store
Address:	705 SE 1st Ave, Albany, OR 97321, USA
Phone:	+1 541-791-5139
Site:	albanyhh.org
Rating:	3.9
Working:	9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM Closed

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Reviews 16

D Dorcha Graine

The homeless shelter these people have to work for is awful. It is infested with bed bugs on a regular basis. I was homeless for a short time between jobs and have no criminal record and a education. I was treated with the uttermost contempt by the staff members in this place while having to walk in circles around the sales floor in-between customers.Due to the fact that I am squeaky clean and have not been in and out of jail my entire life. This place is a horrible ex con set up. Most of the people that work here have been in and out of jail there entire lives and have no people or job skills. They treat the employees with the worst kind of disrespect. They are all smiles when they see regular members of the community come in to shop here. But once the seeing eyes and listening ears are gone its back to normal. I thought I would write this review since bed bugs are transferable to clothing in case anyone thought about shopping here. Buyer beware.

Elijah Herrera

I hate it im on parole and i have no choice to live at albany helping hands and work at the thrift store i have bug bites all over and im treated like i piece of crap my manager at the thrift store bullys me and has gotten in my face and asked me if i wanted fight cause i was asking him calm down they sell stained and dirty dishes and the people at the thrift store handle the clothes and linens even though we have bed bugs and when they bug clean the dorms we sleep in they do one dorm a day so the bugs just move to where there not spraying instead of bombing the whole place so yeah it sucks really bad not to mention more than half the people living there have no ambitions to have a job or a real house....

Mike Johnston

A thrift store that provides financial support for our only homeless shelter in town. Its not a huge thrift store but is a necessity to help finance the shelter. It is a responsible thing to do by at least stopping there if your out thrift shopping. Prices are definitely better than the (2) larger thrift stores in town; Goodwill and St. Vinnies which in my opinion, are not "thrift stores". They are stores who sell donated items at very unreasonably prices. The value of their buildings and the property they sit on are direct evidence that their "non-profit" status is very suspicious.

Spencer Alexander Moreno

I happen to pop in on a sale day, everything was half off. The prices of things arent always labeled, which provides opportunity for haggling. They are attentive, so if you are a browser this may be a bit annoying. Although, I do think too much attention is better than having none at all. Despite the shabby aesthetic, there are a lot of hidden gems and its definitely worth a look. I ended up buying a dining room table for $15, which I thought was a really great deal.

Caliguy 78

I actually work at the thrift store for the homeless shelter. The where house is organized and well lighted. We all work hard to make sure our customers happy. We believe in good customer service. So please stop in and check out the thrift store

Anna Velasco

Poorly managed. Over priced. Back warehouse is a junk yard and completely unorganized. Front store is littered with trinkets while back room is fully stocked with valuable items that managers keep mostly for themselves.

Rob Roberts

I like to stop in every couple weeks to see whats there. I always walk out with some great deals. Picked up a like new large coleman ice chest for $7.00. It was very clean and just what I wanted.

Stephanie Slover

Very cheap prices, some stuff is negotiable. And almost have everything your looking for, and 100% of the proceeds go towards the Albany helping hands homeless shelter! %100!!

Kevon Lindenberg

I stopped here Im between big cities to save a bit on thrift store prices and this store didnt disappoint. Huge selection, friendly staff, and judgement free.

Michael Shilling

Very small thrift store, staff pretty much ignored me and the prices are high. I would not recommend this place.

Willard Greene

Current staff has done a nice job of organization and pricing. They work hard helping the public.

Erin Bernot

Very reasonable pricing and lots of stuff! Staff is friendly. I always leave here happy

Angela Childs

I really like going in and seeing what they have got in, we go every week.

Carole Schmidt

Thrift store with lots of stuff to browse.

Mariah Dann

Love the staff and the prices!