Sutter Hospice Thrift Store - Sebastopol — Attraction in Sebastopol

I have been going to this thrift store for many years, I loved it and their prices. Recently I moved into town and made it a weekly routine to stop in. Up until a couple of weeks ago I was always pleased with the staff and the treasures I'd find. When I went in the last time I was told to leave my purse at the front, stunned I told the lady no! Then she tells me I cant shop there if I refuse to leave my purse up front! Unfortunately being a non-white female this is not my only experience being so blatantly racially profiled. This was humiliating!! There were "white" women with purses the same size as mine obviously none of them were asked to leave their purses! I was told this was a new policy by management because of recent thefts! Well guess what it's a racist policy and if you ask one person you should ask all persons, not just people who you deem potentially criminal! So I have choosen to boycott this store and wish no one else gets as humiliated as I was. Bad, bad policy!! Bad for business!!

Update 7/30/19 I emailed the owner after they responded to my review, and never heard back...very disappointing seeing as they said they take this very serious!! Way to take responsibility for your business and how you treat...

This is my favorite place to shop! I always leave happy with my purchases and knowing its toward a very good cause. Jackie (sp?) I believe is the manager and she is so nice and friendly. She spreads her cheerful spirit by being kind to those who work there as well as with customers. She laughs easily and is very engaging with everyone. The atmosphere is very positive and the staff are totally amazing volunteering their time. Thank you to everyone who donates and works there. Im very glad you are in my...

One of Sebastopols' hidden gems of thrift, this store which consist of mostly volunteers, has very high quality items at unbelievable prices. The store is very nice and the staff works with all needs and situations. They serve the community through being a nonprofit business. I absolutely love that even if donations don't make it to the sales floor, they are still given to the less fortunate in other countries. If you're ever in Sebastopol just make sure to stop by and check it out....