YouthAbility Thrift Shop — Local services in Arcata

I tried to donate clothing here. Kids clothing. I called the previous day and they said they accept kid clothing and the kid blankets. I got everything ready and took it by the next day. I was early so they said to come back at 11 and they are accepting kids clothes and blankets. I came back around 11:30 and they told me I couldn't donate clothing. Not because of stains or anything, they didn't even look at the clothes. They just said no after I was told TWICE I could. They were kinda giving off a rude vibe the first time I went in, too. I'm done with them. There are other thrift stores to donate, too. It shouldn't be this hard to donate to kids. No wonder everyone is homeless...

I've always loved this thrift store! . I've been going there for the past decade, when it was "Angels of Hope". I'm so grateful to have known all sorts of people that have worked there that have gone to shop there. It's a wonderful environment for the youth to understand and learn hands on about marketing. And how it feels to be productive in the community and earn some money, and most of all a education off a lifetime! Everybody is so pleasant courteous helpful. I love the clothes I can't Get enough and the shoes are amazing. The most of all they are like a family to me they always have been and I'm so thankful for them being in my life.

I LOVE YA'LL!!! Ya'll...

It's always a delightful experience for me to visit the youth ability Thrift store and donate quality clothes, books, and DVDs. Then I shop and always find many unique items, such as one of a kind, hand crafted items, which I purchase. Each time I visit new unique crafts are on display and ready for purchase. I love it! It's a fun place to shop. The staff is always helpful, well trained, and polite. It it my thrift shop of choice because its mission is training young people and their merchandise is great quality and quantity. This always makes my...