I found a 5 drawer dresser on Marketplace that I wanted to purchase for my son's room. As most…read moreseller's she doesn't hold items and it's fcfs until payment is received. I found the dresser after Dawn closed on Saturday and the shop was closed till Tuesday. She made it very convenient to purchase through PayPal and I picked up Tuesday evening. She was great to work with especially since we ran into two large traffic backups which put us at her shop 2 minutes before closing. She waited for us and her husband, I'm assuming, helped my husband load the dresser. Both were very friendly and she was informative and communicated timely. Dawn's thrift shop appeared to have many options to browse from furniture, clothing, shoes, home goods, plus so much more. The prices are reasonable with a wide variety of items. Worth a visit if you enjoy exploring thrift shops for good deals.

Best thrift store I've been too! They have great customer service. They even have a variety of…read morestuff from lawn mowers to baby clothes to shoes. Just everything! I'll be going back again! I love this place!!!

Best volunteer experience I've had! Not only are they organized, they are efficient, and focused on…read moretheir mission to help as many people as possible. I had heard of Fletcher Place food pantry, but I didn't realize how much this location offers. Check it out: 1. Thrift store. People can come and shop around the store to score clothes, shoes, and household items for free. All clothes have been donated from the community and are sorted in the basement by volunteers. Clothing in the store is nice and any stained clothing is given to Salvation Army. Anything the Salvation Army can't use is given to a company in Canada that turns them into rags. Nothing is wasted and the thrift store staff says that their goal is for people to leave feeling better about themselves. That's why the store is so clean, organized, and friendly. 2. Preschool. There are two preschool classrooms for kids. Not only do they receive education, but teachers will pick out clothing from the thrift store for the children if they are not adequately dressed. Children then get to keep the clothes. There is also a large library that allows students to choose books from (to keep) each week. 3. Kitchen. The top floor has a large multi-purpose room that is often used for meals. Churches come in every day and donate food and cooking ability. No one is ever turned down from receiving food. An average of 120 people are fed every meal. The facility is super nice and always clean- but only with the help of volunteers. The building is also very secure and they always have plenty for volunteers to do. They also have an e-mail newsletter they send out about volunteer opportunities. *There is a big Christmas event in which you take families "shopping" throughout the building to get all necessities and Christmas presents. Very cool. They're looking for help* Check this place out if you've never been. They're doing great things!

This is where you bring donations. Don't take them to the chain donation drop off center where…read moreyour stuff is sold. Bring your clothes, blankets, shoes here, where they will be given away to people that really really need them. They also operate a free food pantry so you can bring food items for needy families. After donating a cart load of stuff, they gave me a receipt for tax purposes. On the way out I also noticed a community garden and produce stand that probably operates in the summer. My wife is a Girl Scout troop leader and they often come here to volunteer, sorting food items and helping to sort and display other donations.

Picked like goodwill. This store used to have better pricing. The cashier was wonderful but no…read morefinds found on this trip

One of the ladies working there is very confrontational and unpleasant. I realize there may be…read moresome kind of untreated psychological issue, but her outbursts are downright frightening. I had to leave my purchases behind because of her ugly behavior. Prayers are needed.

This is an interesting spot that is more garage sale feel than flea market. A few of the sections…read morewere precise and made up with some thought, but the majority were seemingly just loose items dumped into a space. We were looking for furniture which is not heavily prominent here. The staff were friendly but I'm not sure how much you can find unless you spend a bit of time really searching. An interesting spot but not as good as I remember from past visits.

Terrible management the place is a pile of junk , they treat their venders terribly.read more

Tear Down the Walls Ministries is one of Indy's hidden gems. For over 15 years, the organization…read morehas served the people of Indianapolis with a dedication to being the church in action for those in the inner city. Inspired by the work of John Perkins, they focus on Christian Community Development through a variety of ministries and community outreach programs. Outreach to the homeless includes case management (counseling, relationship building, help to find housing/employment/medical care/clothing), a lunch and Bible study ministry, street outreach, and remodeling of abandoned buildings to serve as housing. They have outreach to youth that includes youth leadership, VBS, after school programs, summer camp, youth service projects (which is how I initially became familiar with them), student mission trips, internships, and youth-focused events and block parties. Community development programs include "remodeling abandoned buildings in poor, under resourced neighborhoods of the inner city to be used for housing and ministry, Urban Farming projects transforming abandoned lots into beautiful Community Gardens, teaching others how to raise small animals and produce their own nutritious foods in the inner city and working with those in the community to promote community development and create jobs, leaders, and friends. Their current CCD focus is on King Commons a neighborhood on the near northwest side of Indy near Riverside. The children and youth that I know who've worked with them have loved the experience because it's filled with much love, compassion, and tangible service with concrete results. It's remarkable to me how few people actually know about the organization. They are fiscally responsible and steadfast in their work. If you're not familiar with the work of John M. Perkins, there are a myriad of books you could read but one of my favorites is "Let Justice Roll Down." Seriously, this is a wonderful organization and a great option for churches looking to involve their youth in the community right here in Indy.

From the owner: Tear Down the Walls Ministries practices Christian Community Development in under resourced…read moreneighborhoods through a variety of projects and programs. Our main focus is student ministries, leadership development, and homeless outreach programs and projects.

Anytime I am in town, I always stop and find a treasure or two. The staff is always friendly.read more

Things are priced less than what I would expect. The people that work there are friendly and…read morehelpful.

As many who know me on here, know I love taking pics of vintage fashions. This is one of my…read morefavorite thrift stores in Indy for that. So many vintage pieces in this thrift boutique. They have an area just for vintage ! A bonus is that next door is Half Price Books with a fashions book area. This is at the intersection of Ditch Rd. and extremely busy 86th St. Don't get it confused with the one near Castleton Mall. Personally I feel the 86th. street one has more stocked albeit narrower aisles. Would post more pics for those that might be interested further.

There was a good variety to choose from. There's also some higher-end items like a Lilly Pulitzer…read morehoodie hoodie for $55. I ended up buying a cute dress from Loft for just $7.99. The aisles were a little crowded with furniture but the clothing section was laid out well. There were also a lot of people when I was there so it was difficult to browse.

Leather goods, vintage clothing, workwear and home decor and well as house plants. Cool shop in Old…read moreTown!

This is a fun place to visit, even when you're not shopping! So much fun simply browsing the vast…read moreselection. They constantly get new items in, so never expect to see the same thing. Prices on many items are way too good to pass. I'll be making room in the closet and visiting again very soon.

Our faith-based women's organization took a tour of this amazing facility created specifically for…read moresexual trafficked and exploited women. The facility was founded in 2016 with no budget and a bold vision to create a faith-fueled journey to heal and impart hope to women survivors of sex trafficking. Because of the generosity of local churches, groups, and individuals the facility has served over 800 women in the healing and aftercare of their trauma. The women have access to residential living, art therapy, vocational skills, canine training, prayer groups and church services, and so much more. Open to the public are a wonderful boutique and coffee shop, hair salon, and a barn rental venue for weddings, all supporting the center. Profits support their mission to provide a safe space to practice vocational skills for gainful employment. Short term and transitional housing programs are available based on needs of the women. There is a weekly food pantry distribution for the community. Volunteers services needed are in the areas of chefs, cleaning, drivers, maintenance for buildings and grounds, electricians, plumbers, painters, outdoor garden and greenhouse, etc. To inquire email : volunteers@hopecenterindy.org or phone 317-752-1500. Our group was extremely impressed with the facility, the staff, and the programming offered. There are many ways to contribute including personal hygiene products, books, clothing, and monetary donations.