Union Gospel Mission Store

Category:	Thrift Store
Address:	885 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Phone:	+1 503-375-2511
Site:	ugmsalem.org
Rating:	3.6
Working:	9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM Closed

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Roberta Murakami

UGM SENIOR DAY DISCOUNT WENT FROM 50% OFF SELECT ITEMS TO 15%. Is the Executive Director and/or the Operations Manager responsible???? All over the store scriptures are posted. What about helping the poor and widows? On the sign board out front it said "prices lowered" which prices are they talking about? Everything that I wanted to buy last Monday the price HAD NOT BEEN LOWERED! IS UGM MAKING A PROFIT AT THE EXPENSE OF SENIORS WHO ARE LIVING ON A FIXED INCOME. ALSO, I did not find one item that had a "PINK 50% OFF TAG" that I wanted to purchase. I left the store WITHOUT PURCHASING ANYTHING because I was so upset about the Senior discount % decrease! Looking like a Boutique store is great if you can afford the new BOUTIQUE PRICES! Most Seniors I know cannot. Roberta Murakami Salem, Or

A Private User

I just loved shopping at Union Gospel Mission thift store until recently. What happened to the price points in the store? I am not sure what has happened to the store, but it looks like they have become extremely greedy. All of a sudden the prices have gone through the roof. ...sad, very sad. It is pretty bad when Goodwill is much, much cheaper than Union Gospel Mission. I was donating to the Union Gospel Mission, but I will go to Goodwill to donate now. What a shame to be pushing your loyal customers away by taking advantage. I might add that I am not the only one who has noticed, I heard two other people commenting on the high prices. All of the previous comments, which are good are from 2005 when it really was a great place to shop. See you at Goodwill!!!!

Ariel Williams

If you go in and look only for whatever color price tag is 75% off that day, youre going to leave happy, with lots of items & not having spent much at all. I wouldnt pay full price for much of what they have, their clothes can be more expensive than a good clearance sale at Fred Meyer. The staff is friendly & courteous, and the fact that they also have a COMPLETELY FREE warehouse behind the store {across the street from Grocery Outlet} where people in need can get furniture, clothing, dishes, etc - makes me want to shop there when I can. Ive needed the help of the free side and am still very grateful, 7 years later, for the resource. I figure shopping there helps repay that generosity & enables them to continue helping others.

RYAN DYAL

Guys, its a Mission. It helps in 2 ways. One is by selling clothes to needy families at a lower cost than Walmart. The other is by using the in store items to draw in cash for the mission that feeds and shelters extreme poverty families. So if you pay a bit more to shop here, remember what your money is going to. Shopping at a mission thrift store is like donating to a great cause and getting a bonus item in return. I am not affiliated, just another brother in Christ passing through. Asking that you all consider this prior to complaining.

Alicia Forrister

This is a fantastic store that supports a wonderful cause. Anything donated here funds the mens mission, transitional housing, and Simonka Place, the only homeless shelter in Salem that accepts mothers with children. The topics have a great selection of furniture and household goods. They always have various discounts throughout the week, but most notably you can check their Facebook page on Fridays for a coupon. The store is clean and well kept and employees and friendly.

alexandra wesley

Over-priced to ridiculousness. I know this is helping charity and I support them in many ways. I donate money and household items, and I also hire their casual labor quite frequently. Non-profits make money in many ways. Through all donations, grants, and supporting businesses. This is no excuse to charge the outrageous prices they do for most people that have very little money. Bad business.

Tamie Barnes

The way you all take care of your store and you. And your peaple i wont to thank all of you that run these stores that help others with so much from low or free prices to all the good you do for the poor.thank you so much for not feeling like you need to be rick in this life and chose to help us insted thank you GOD BLESS YOU ALL THERE AND ALL THE OTHER HELPING STORES THANK YOU.

Melissa Bush

The store is kept very clean and arranged very nicely. There prices are lower than any thrift store Ive shopped at, especially the furniture and decor. The staff is very friendly, and most importantly you can shop knowing you are supporting a wonderful cause thats helping men, women and children.

Mark Richert

The Union Gospel Mission Store is a terrific place to shop. They have great prices, and wonderful people. By making purchases and making donations, you are supporting their work with the local homeless population. This is money that STAYS IN SALEM and CHANGES LIVES. Keep up the good work!

Tiffany Hall

This is a great place. Their prices are really good and they always have interesting things. Their furniture is very clean, and the prices are very reasonable. They do have some new things but mostly gently used donated items. Wonderful staff too.

James Reed

To expensive, I can buy new clothes cheaper on clearance at Macys and thats pathetic. I will no longer be donating to this place. I find it sad when the so called religious organizations are profit mongering from the poor "Shame on you".

billie may

Attire was in good condition and there was decent selection of brands for the most part. Shoes were in exceptional condition and a wide variety as well. Dec would go back again.

Robert Jacobs

I wondering what God is thinking. When he cees. That. I had to stay at the mission one time Its all. Wolfe in sheep clothing. Gives God a bad name. Sad I think.

Russ Mann

Think locally owned goodwill. I got some good furniture there, go there to scower their odds n ends section, and usually leave with something pretty cool.

Elliot Maxwell

Friendly, positive atmosphere. Better prices than Goodwill and Value Village. A good variety from clothes to furniture.

Cherie Pimentel

Nice second hand store. I found just what I needed there and it was a good price. The cashier was super friendly.

JL Heart

great pricing for good cause.inexpensive compared to value village& goodwill.

Jennie Wilder

Well organized, good prices and the money goes to a fantastic cause!

Jerome Odhams

They have great deals. And all the workers are truly nice.

Edward Wagner

Great staff! This place is a fun thrift store to explore.