What a treasure of a thrift store. Staffed by volunteers the store is large well organized and spotless. Lots of great finds and pet supplies were 50 percent off.....will definitely be back read more

The old store was so much better. Although this one is bigger and spread out, it has a different feel. They no longer sell books. When I walked in, I was not greeted at all, no kind of acknowledgment. As I was leaving, I was not acknowledged. The employee, Sydney was busy talking to another lady up front and could not be bothered. I hope they do well for the sake of the animals but is one is definitely crossed off my list of usual stops. read more

No trouble with service. Selection I'm sure will be improved over time. They've been opened only six weeks. Now: VALUE. Value? No way. Most items I peruse are significantly overpriced in my terms, and I'm not poor. For example, an inch thick pak of 2"x12" multicolored fabric priced at $10. ??? I might pay $5 tops. I find many items of interest then practically no purchases, unless in great need of the item. Result: paying more for what I do buy, but many many fewer purchases. read more

Closed for remodel, in the past have liked shopping and donating here. This store supports animals.

I love this shop! Always a great selection. The workers are always polite and helpful. And the prices are appropriate for the quality/condition. Also, Joybound does good work for the community and is a great rescue to support!! read more

Six or seven months ago, we drove a long way to shop here and arrived just before they closed the back portion of the store. One employee/volunteer said that I would not be allowed to look around the soon to be closed off area. Another approached my wife and I and asked if there was something specific we were looking for. I told them that I desperately needed a large dog crate to house my terminally ill dog. I was escorted into the "closed" area. She helped me maneuver through collection of dog crates to find the one that fit our needs. I paid for the crate and the same volunteer helped us load the crate into the back of our vehicle. She expressed her sympathy and told us about a pet loss related grief program. Today we are returning / donating the same crate after the passing of our dog. I do appreciate the volunteers many acts of kindness. Thank you. read more

Wonderful organization. Had my cat maverick neutered and they were on top of everything. Jennifer, the resource scheduling customer care was extremely friendly and heartwarming to speak to. The scheduling was well organized and Mavericks drop off and pick up were completed by staff with no hassle . The information offered on maverick's aftercare was clear and precise. this organization is highly recommended. Maverick is now out of the woods with his healing and is playing joyfully with his brother and sister. read more

The employees are very kind and welcoming! Super cool store full of vintage stuff. Nothing too much for sports and electronics but definitely clothes and miscellaneous house goods. Come by and check it out! read more

Good thrift shop, fairly clean, nice people, check the hours though as backroom closes at 330 pm. Regular hours 10 am to 4 pm Monday - Saturday . read more

Joybound Thrift Store - Hours open - Thrift Stores Near Me - Concord, California

I'm not sure if this has changed ownership since becoming Joybound...but the prices have really encreased...I like to shop here and donate because of the cause..but I've come away several times thinking prices are to high read more

Great place to donate. They only accept things that are in very good condition, so it's a great place to shop too. They will take you extra paper bags too. Great cause. read more

I recently helped my parents move and they had boxes of clothing and miscellaneous items they no longer needed. As easy as it would have been to toss them away or drop it off at Goodwill, I wanted to donate it to an organization that would use the sale profits towards something good. After doing some research, I stumbled upon ARF and thought it would be a good spot to make a donation to. You need to call ahead to make a drop off appointment and if you check their website, there are items they do not accept, such as outdated electronics, medical items, sporting goods, etc... Making an appointment and dropping off the items were quick and easy! I can't comment much about what they sell in store and pricing, but donation wise if you are moving or cleaning up around the house and have items you don't mind letting go, I would recommend checking out ARF. read more

Very nice selection of clothes, and the clerk was playing guitar and singing while we shopped. How fun! We'll definitely be back.

Hands-down my favorite thrift store. I've been coming here for about 5 years pretty frequently. I've found amazing treasures--everything from thrifty clothes to vintage cast iron skillets (score!). The store is definitely more organized than most thrift stores I've been to. The front room of the store is clothes and personal items (accessory). The middle-back room has a lot of kitchen items; this is definitely my favorite place to look. The back-back room is filled with books and other household and pet-related items. The prices are amazing, I always feel like they could charge me so much more and I'd still pay for it. The volunteers are super kind as well! Definitely stop by if you're in the area--you'll likely find a treasure! read more

I was just chased out of this store because "the volunteers want to go home". Okay, I thought they closed at 4 which was what the sign said, so I thought I'd have a few minutes to look around. Oh no, not on their shift. They were rude and very curt when I questioned the closing time and why they were chasing me out. Unfortunate that the volunteers for this organization don't understand much about public relations. Especially at Christmas. I will not ever shop here again and recommend you go elsewhere. Donate your money to animals through another channel. ARF doesn't need your money. Or mine! read more

ARF Thrift Store is entirely run by volunteers and willingly accepts donations between 10-2 Monday through Saturday. Check their website because they do restrict certain items at certain times (such as electronics, appliances and bedding.) The profits go entirely to the ARF shelter in Walnut Creek towards medical care for the animals taken in there. I am an ARF shelter volunteer but also now a regular shopper at the thrift store. Their store front looks small from the strip mall it's located in, but it's very deceptive. Once you browse the large front area of clothing & some cases of higher end items, keep going back and you will be delivered to a maze of kitchen items, books, pet items & a treasure trove of unique and well priced items. They do an amazing job of turning inventory over for the holidays and festively decorating their space (as I've been witness to for both Halloween and Christmas.) There is no need to pay full retail for Christmas items. There are aisles and aisles of ornaments for sale (gently used) as well as holiday dinnerware and brand new packaged cards & wrapping paper. The store gets rather busy with many shoppers who appear to be regulars. Prices are extremely fair and they have monthly clearance specials that are indicated by special color coded tags. ARF Thrift store is an unexpected gem of a shop and donators seem to be very generous (I've seen some higher end DKNY purses and Fossil Watches in their cases for sale-all donations.) Visit ARF for the bargains and feel good about your purchases supporting a worthwhile cause! read more

Good service good people good cause go ahead very quick to get stuff done and good people

This is a legit place to thrift! I was impressed by my visit to this store. I found a Patagonia shirt for $3.50! There is a wide selection of items to search through: clothing, jewelry, cassette tapes, dvds, cds, vinyl, books, dishware, furniture, home goods, AND even dog accessories! Although it is a small store, items are well organized. read more

Joybound Thrift Store - low prices, high quality items - Thrift Stores Near Me - Concord, California

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We were moving and needed to get rid of a lot of items: clothing, kitchenware, linens, etc. It was very difficult to find anyone willing to accept donations in May/June. Goodwill was only taking certain things. The Hospice Thrift shop had limited hours and the one approved day that we arrived, they had a sign that said "Not Accepting Donations Today." Our furniture was too outdated for Habitat for Humanity even though it was in perfect condition:tables, chairs, coffee table, hutch, end tables. Arf Thrift Store was great about accepting donations (except for furniture). You need to make an appointment, but they are flexible. My husband made at least 8 trips overa 2-week period before we moved. read more

Great bargains here! Staff was friendly This is what a thrift store should be like! I found several tops & a cute skirt as well as some shoes for my daughter n grandson. My bill came to like 30 bucks, I also got a harness & other things for my pup I would definitely go back read more

For over thirty years I've donated to the ARF Mart and have always been amazed by this well-run organization. The discoveries run the gamut, clothing, books, animal necessities, shoes, and more. The staff is efficient, careful of the reputation ARF has earned and diligent in making certain quality continues to rule their policy. My finds of collectibles from the mart decorate my home - friends are surprised to learn the source! Totally devoted to the cause represented here. read more

I had been driving around with bags of lightly worn, still in great shape (although too big of a shape for me), clothes in the back of my car for far too long. I searched "donations" on Yelp, and this thrift store appeared. My honey and I drove over while out running errands. According to the sign out front, donations are accepted Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We walked in and it wasn't totally clear where to go or what to do. There were quite a few volunteers on the floor, although none seemed like they were accepting donations. We made our way back and found an employees only area to the right. There, a very nice man greeted us and immediately started taking the bags of clothes off our hands. An offer of a receipt and we were on our way. I felt good about donating here, as I think it as a great cause. read more

I stopped off at the ARF Mart yesterday donate some household items. I have a ways to go before Gayle and I eventually consolidate our households and these "purges" are helpful as I move forward. At the same time, it's not always easy to shed some of the trappings of my single father and Albany homeowner existence that have sustained me for so long. The ARF Mart itself is located within the mass of shops anchored by Fry's Electronics. Sales proceeds support ARF Emergency Medical Fund® which provides veterinary care through the ARF clinic for the companion animals of low-income Contra Costa County residents. The store space is large, L-shaped, and stuffed with lots of "stuff". Like everything else related to ARF, there is a huge volunteer presence that is always impressive and sometimes over the top. And that sometimes makes up for what I perceive to be some modest organizational shortfalls at this shop. There is a Senior discount on Tuesdays and of course animal companions are also welcome. read more

ARF is Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation. this spot is a thrift shop. location is in or near a former Hostess discount bakery store. offerings: cheap clothes, upscale ones too. buys: belts, 2/$1 checkouts: -store too hot inside, can't stand tjhe heat, got out eventually but not empty handed. -proceeds literally go to the dogs (and cats). -pricing very cheap on some items -sells mostly clothes, household goods read more

Unfriendly workers...no sense of customer service whatsoever. All were into themselves and their very busy tasks at hand. Would advise to be a bit friendlier to everyone that walks through the door. Not one person was greeted in the 15 mins I was there. This store was organized nicely, but not a great selection. Still smelled like that typical "thrift store smell". read more

Large and organized store. A little hard to find, its the building behind good will. Didn't look through the clothes much but they seem reasonably priced and mostly older styles. The back area impressed me with very organized categories as well as fill a bag of books for 6$ read more

I love shopping at this place! The staff are always so friendly and helpful! Knowing the proceeds go to help animals makes shopping there that much more rewarding! read more

Great thrift store. $3.00 for shirts/pants can't beat that. Things are organized by categories. I've gotten so much here. A can opener, clothing, towels/linen, jewelry, kitchen stuff, crafting items, shoes, board games, etc. There's no weird odors like other places, half off a different colored tag every month, I think. Follow them on Facebook. I just wish they would organize the clothing by size and not color. Most everything is too big on me and then shockingly too small. read more

I love coming here before the pandemic. They just had a ton of stuff. Since the pandemic there isn't as much stuff, but it's better quality. Love the discount clothing every month. Get there early to choose first hoping the item you were once looking at is now there. I'm not sure if it's every month end, but the discount clothing turns to $1 to try and help them thin out what they have so the racks of clothing don't get overwhelmed. Love the store and the items you never know you'll find. Sometimes you'll get treasures and some days you leave empty handed. Prices for clothing has increased to $4, but the price is cheaper than goodwill. The store has either sorted their donations to only put out quality items. Sometimes you still find that perfect right price find. read more

Nice store! Staff is friendly, happy and helpful. Prices are good and the store is well organized and clean. Fun place to shop

This is my favorite place to drop off donation. I'm redoing my closet and I need to get rid of a lot of things. Some I sold and some I gave away but at the end of it I got tired of sorting them out. I bagged them up and took them here then I did it again a second time. It was like a heavy weight lifted off my shoulders. It felt really good. It was also nice that the money raised will be used towards animals and pet owners in need. Donating is easy as 123. You bring your donations to the back room and let one of the staff know you're donating. And if you like they'd give you a receipt for tax purposes. The donations are accepted Monday thru Saturday from 9-2pm. The place looks small especially if you're looking from the outside. But they have more rooms in the back so check them out. The front room is full of stuff mostly clothes. There's shoes and jewelries too. The back has some household items. You'll never know what treasure you'll find here. I found a DVD ($2) to buy at one time. You have to take the empty case to the counter and the staff will find the disc for you. This place is manned by volunteers. There's a man there that's really friendly but the other volunteers are hit or miss. It feels good to donate here though. read more

I appreciate the cause for animals. The store however closes early on a regular basis. I hope that now the hours have gone back to normal for the most part that they don't turn people away at 4:20 when closing at 5. In the past I wasn't let in at 2:20 when the store closed at 3. I noticed other Yelpers said the same thing. read more

Sigh... I loved this store however the past few times I've been inside there is a man working that is just plain rude/arse. That's putting it nicely. First encounter I had with him was I purchased a nutcracker that was behind the counter that had a sign which read "we have the box" I bought it and asked can I have the box. Well the lady helping me couldn't find it so she asked him nicely to look for it. He acted as if he had no time to help her or me. Told me it's gone. I said well I only bought the nutcracker cause it said it has a box. Can I give you my number in case it turns up. He quickly and rudely said "NO ITS A WASTE OF TIME". That didn't sit well for me however I figured maybe he had a bad day and moved on. Well fast forward to today, 12/15/18. It's a few weeks before Christmas and everyone is in a great shopping mood. Well what happens? He's At the front counter and yelled at a paying customer while I was standing across the room. The customer was an old man and asked how much the total was and when this guy told him he couldn't hear or understand so he asked again. Well the ARF employee yelled very loudly "ITS $40 dollars!!!!" And his body language was not pleasant. He flared his arms and gave the man a stink face. The old man quickly apologized and said I'm sorry. I'm old and can't hear well. The lady next to me gasp in disbelief. This guy needs anger management or customer service skills. Shame on you to yell at the old man. I posted a picture of him from today. Normally I wouldn't but that's unacceptable. read more

Joybound Thrift Store - Thrift Stores Near Me - Concord, California

This is a great thrift store. It's stuffed to the seams with wonderful items. Anything from Jewelry clothes furniture animal accessories Dishes glassware books and a ton more. You never know what wonderful gems you can find there until you stop there The staff there is super friendly. For anyone 55 or older senior day is Tuesdays. read more

Love everything about this place. The mission, the people, the covid safety protocols. Top notch in every way.

This quaint and charming thrift shop is definitely worth a trip to for some great frugal finds! What's more is that it's completely volunteer-run and all proceeds go towards the care of all the homeless doggies and kitties at ARF. What's to hate about that? It is hidden behind China Wall Buffet, next to that sushi restaurant and board game store where nobody ventures, so it can be super easy to miss. Like any other thrift shop, it's musty and dated in the inside. At a quick glance it seems small, but there's actually a back room where they sell more awesomely priced goodies. My personal favorites are the pet supplies and picture frames because there's such a great variety. Where else are you going to find large doggie beds for $10 bucks? If you plan on donating here, they will take in most things except old electronics or dirty appliances. Fair enough. Everything else, they're pretty open about it. They'll even sell your children's old school projects if it looks good enough! read more

I did a little Spring Cleaning and ended up with three large boxes of "treasures" to donate to ARF. Note to self---we got there at 3pm (They close at 4) and was told very politely that they prefer to have donations in by 2pm....but they took them anyway. I know if I were to have spent more time here I would have negated my Spring Cleaning efforts by bringing home four boxes of stuff. In my short visit (Mr Rinky and son were {I'm} patiently waiting) I took a fast look at everything. I ended up with a 100% wool LL Bean cardigan with cute forest animals) for a friend of mine's b-day and a deep purple camisole for me & a super soft mini teddy bear--- total coast $6!!! Score! I love that this thrift store's proceeds go to ARF's medical fund for low income pet owners in Contra Costa County. The clerk was very sweet and patient. I love that she so lovingly wrapped the picture frames of a shopper in front of me as if they were valuable art pieces. She chatted with each customer and made us all feel welcomed and appreciated. read more

I've been going to this thrift store since 2003 and it's the best! The monies made from the selling of the items goes to the Emergency Medical Fund to help low-income people when their dogs/cats need medical help. The items are of good quality and the variety of items are vast; they have named brand clothes, shoes, linens/towels as well as kitchen ware; there is a crafts, baby and pet section; the book section is unbelievable. The sales on all items is well going in for! The volunteers, who work there, are always helpful, and you can see that they are there because of their love for animals and what this store means for the animals. read more

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I love this place! It's so cute and people are so friendly! I've bought a lot of things that I wear on a day to day basis. I mostly buy pants to make into shorts and I might actually sell some because I've made way too many for myself! The prices are always reasonable and they have sales pretty often. Overall, if you love thrift shops and want quality items, COME HERE! read more

The store is bigger than it looks like from the front. There are always specials going on, e.g. a bag full of books for $4; Pet supplies buy 1 get 1 FREE etc. I found varieties of goodies with very reasonable prices! I would definitely go back and shop more~! read more