For some time now, every time I have walked by the display window of the Discovery Shop in the…read moreTownside Festival Shopping Center on Franklin Road in Roanoke, Virginia, and I couldn't belive my eyes what I was seeing. Beautiful gifts of all kinds. But in all those times the shop just happened to be closed because they open from 10 to 5 everyday of the week, and I would pass by in the evening, after dining at Montano's, one of my favorite restaurants. After being awarded the Yelp NC Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And the Discovery Shop of the American Cancer Society, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. Today, as I was headed to dine at Montano's, I decided to go early to finally drop by the Discover Shop and find out more about this place with beautiful items to sell. Once there, I started walking around, viewing all their unique and quality merchandise at very affordable prices, having no idea that they were all donated items by community members who want to support the mission of the American Cancer Society. I found out about this through a friendly and welcoming lady who worked their as a volunteer and introduced herself to me as I was shopping. Since 1995 this place was opened for the above mentioned purpose, and the proceeds raised from the sale of donated items are used to help fund cancer research and local programs and services. I was amazed at the entire operation of this shop. It had a warm and welcoming environment. It was very clean and organized. The selection of the donated items was truly exemplary. And both the volunteer staff and customers enjoyed being there. One of the customers I met there that day was the Host of Montano's Restaurant, the place where I was going dining next. She tried on a beautiful red dress that looked marvelous on her, now for the Holiday Season, and some shoes that matched very well. This Discovery Shop offered items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, art, antiques, collectibles, Christmas decorations, and other household goods. To learn more about what they currently have at their store one can visit their Facebook page. Their they can not only see photos of some of their most outstanding items for sale, but also find out whenever they have Sales, such as in the weekend before Black Friday, with up to 50% off in many departments. They now also have a Discovery Rewards Program with exclusive benefits and ways to earn rewards. For every dollar you spend, you earn one point, and then redeem those points for discounts on your purchases. For example you spend $200, earn 200 points, and that is equivalent to a 20% off discount on your next purchase. Discovery Rewards Members also get $10 off Birthday Bonus on your birthday. And you get early access to select sales and events. The shop accepts donations of gently used and new men's, women's, children's clothing and accessories, household decor items, dishes, collectibles, books, and smaller furniture items such as tables, chairs, and bookcases. Items must be of high quality. They also accept volunteers for a variety of meaningful opportunities. Besides some great deals in purchasing some beautiful quality items, and by donating or volunteering of your time, you will be making a difference and helping save lives.

Delightful if somewhat pricey shop with TREASURES galore. High end clothing in wide variety of…read moresizes, which is a major issue for me, and ive been able to score some gorgeous clothes in large sizes. The selection of decorative pieces of China and glass, HANDBAGS and even shoes is great! The service is pleasant but i don't usually require or request service. YMMV.

Went to this out of the way treasure today. Everything was so reasonably priced compared to alot…read moreof other "thrift" stores. I bought several things especially some vintage lamps and artwork for very few dollars. I highly recommend this place.

This is one of those random hidden gems that I love - weird stuff, great prices, super friendly…read morepeople working there (even if he thought my COVID mask was a mouse- it's actually Santa, lol). Folks, they have a $.25 table!! And nothing brings me more joy than pawing through old junk and dried out pens to find a treasure (that you might think is trash, but you know what they say!). If you're in the area, definitely stop by.

Wonderful boutique in Salem, Va. (Next to Roaonoke, for the Northern folk) Has that Gypsy Rose,…read moreStevie Nicks, boho vibe. Friendly and knowledgeable staff

Great store offering unique selections and several price points. Great owner, Great staff…read more Beautiful store.​

Wow! Just did some Black Friday shopping that feeds people and not Mr. Bezos! Unique Boutique items…read moreare new or nearly new name labels. Yes they cost more but I guess about 75% cheaper than retail. My son, the professor, loves the Orvis brand stuff he finds. There's also plenty of great choices at typical thrift prices. The salespeople are typically friendly and enthusiastic. They dress nicely too; I thrift a lot and the folks here seem to be the nicest. There's always plenty of high quality dog beds and slings at discount prices. Won't ever go anywhere else for those items!

Good treasures always adding new stuff. Prices are good most of the times. Check it out!read more

Well organized. Nice staff. Good prices. Lots of women's clothes. Some high end things at great…read moreprices. All clean stuff in good repair. Lots of free parking. Donation staff helpful. No messy bins.

This store is conveniently located on West Main St in Salem. The store is clean and spacious. The…read moreparking is close and plentiful. The items are organized. On the downside, the household section is very lean. The non-clothing items are overpriced. The furniture items weren't very nice. But, if you are looking for clothes you can probably find something to carry home with you!

Clothes bins in front always full never empty out. No excuse when its right on store lot. Will…read moretake elsewhere.

Love this little thrift store. Just wish they were open for a few hours on Sunday, even more so…read morethan any other day. Everyone is always so nice, and I'd much rather do here than the Goodwill stores. They have become as expensive as regular retail stores, and the stuff is donated. Would much rather support the Salvation Army, because they help everyone, and their store is really getting better each day. And their sales are actual SALES. The staff, the store and everything inside, is 99.9% of the time very organized and a friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend the stop by here if you're in the area!

Absolutely over priced! Kids clothes are $2.50... unless…read moreit's Nike under armor or adidas then it's $7!!! Gear donated from Roanoke College $10 for tshirts! Definitely not worth the drive across town. Zero stars!!

I finally found this place- the address is not easy to find online as I was looking looking the new…read moresister location for Second Helpings. I didn't realize it had a different name. I only had 20 minutes and blew through there as quick as possible and as far as I can tell, it's awesome.! I grabbed three things and can't wait to go back to check it out again! Great deals and a huge selection for everybody! And I love at it helps other people while helping to reduce waste as well!

Purchased a well-made, quality loveseat at a great price. This shop is on my list for redecorating…read more~ both for vintage and current items. Highly recommend the shop and the employees.

The owner is very patient and knowledgeable, and this place is absolutely brimming with treasures…read more(including antiques, designer items, furniture, tools, and more). You could easily spend hours here, just looking at everything...but somehow it doesn't feel like chaos or hoarding? More like a treasure hunt, taking the time to really look at the rows of items. And the prices are great! It's a consignment store, not a thrift store, so things are in working condition, clean, and undamaged. Plus, the location couldn't be more convenient- it's on Orange, next to the Roanoke Antique Mall, right by a bunch of fast food options. I highly recommend it!

This place in one of the residential homes for adults has two of the dumbest staff members ever…read more I'm stuck here

This organization does more damage to children than provide any benefit to them. I was sent here at…read moreage 15 but it is my understanding this facility charged $600 a month since I wasn't there under court order. The troubled teen industry was growing, marketing and advertising to parents and at the time the good employees who cared were becoming disgusted by the industry and leaving their jobs here. I was dehumanized by the invasion of privacy and I was reporting abuse to the counselors who did nothing. Other children were reporting sexual assaults and rapes and nothing was being done about it. This is also a religious organization and my own religious beliefs were not being respected but the baptist faith was being pushed on me. The counselors told me they didn't know if my family wanted me anymore or if I would be given up to the state. On top of losing trust and faith in my family, the counselors would manipulate you to trust them saying if you confided in them it would be kept private and then shit would hit the fan and you'd find out they lied to you. The trauma this organization has caused me has lasted all my life and I have developed post traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder. This organization needs to do a lot more work getting kids into a relative's care or with a foster family instead of a place like this. Also it was very isolating, I wasn't allowed to talk to my friends on the phone. Home visits were so important to us because of the isolation that I had a seizure here and didn't get medical attention because I was scared I would lose my home visits.