I was shocked, chagrined, and blindsided by the highhanded imposition we experienced today. I pay…read morefor the items purchased -- and they're sitting on the counter. Turns out that GW no longer provides plastic bags for goods purchased. Instead, I had to buy several "reusable" bags.  This arrogant disconnect from the real needs and expectations of the customers caught me by surprise. How could they be so CLUELESS? (parenthetically, in CA where the bag ban is even more onerous, landfills have been filling up even more quickly, since shoppers often use the reusable bags only once.)

I was brought up shopping at Goodwill since I was a kid I had kids and I passed it on the them…read moreshopping at Goodwill I don't recommend this place anymore my 13 year old picked a buggie full of clothes for new clothes for school and I go up to the counter ask for a key just to be told we can't let you try on the clothes I live almost a hr away from this goodwill I won't ever do business with this one Rocky Mount Westlake vinton and Bedford let's people try on clothes y'all lost a good customer at this location and hell no I ain't rounding up anything everything y'all get is donated

I LOVE this place!! The employees are always kind and accommodating. Every time I shop at HFH, the…read moreservice is impeccable and given with a smile. I'm renovating my home and I've found tile for the bathroom, a fabulous chandelier, flooring for my basement and the list goes on. Excellent quality, great prices and for a great cause!! Eddie always helps me and he's a jewel. I stop by at least once a week and consistently find a great deal. Grateful for HFH and their exceptional team and customer service

Great stuff cheap!! What more can I say? Each location is a little different but this one is really…read moregood!

Such a great space. Very clean to have so many kids in it every day. Very kind and helpful staff…read more Only $3 if you have WIC or nap/ebt! Hours worth of fun inside. You can leave and come back the same day also. We will be back.

Great for young children. I have been to several places like this one (in malls) and this one has…read morehad the least amount of things for kids to do when it comes to variety of hands on task. Benefit of this place, you can come back on the same day and not restricted to a time limit.

For over 30 years, the Community Christmas Store has provided a dignified shopping experience for…read moreeligible families who live in Roanoke County, Craig County, Town of Vinton and City of Salem. The volunteers are so kind and helpful to ensure everyone who comes receives an outfit and even some gift items for the holiday. When able, they provide food and hygiene items for them too. Its such a great organization that helps our community.

I would call this place a "Paradise on Earth." A one-of-a-kind multi-resource community center in…read moreRoanoke, Virginia, designed to address the needs of the underserved Northwest Roanoke community by providing quality essential services in one location, and doing so with class. Clearly the architectural design of the building itself is a symbol of hope, of the famous phrase "Where there is a will, there is a way," put into action. Walking inside the Melrose Plaza building made me recall the Bible verse of Jeremiah 29:11 '"For I know the plans I have for you', declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."' Melrose Plaza opened its doors on July 2025, as a collaborative project led by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, the City of Roanoke, and Carilion Clinic, with the goal of creating a new model for community revitalization by dealing with issues like food deserts, and lack of access to education, healthcare, and career and financial planning. For this purpose, I learned from the friendly and knowledgeable information center lady behind a circular counter inside the Plaza, that several unique and one-of-a-kind establishments located inside the Plaza were created. The Market on Melrose, the Plaza's flagship store, is a full-service grocery store, that gives access to affordable healthy food within reach of members of this community, and the first Goodwill-operated grocery store in the country. As I went inside to explore it, what impressed me the most was how clean and well organized everything was. The ambiance was that of a high-end, gourmet, health minded grocery store. It was full of nutritional, high quality, and affordable, fresh, healthy food, placed in a beautiful contemporary designed store with amazing use of colors and light treatments. Next to the Melrose Market is the Henrietta's Cafe where customers can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in their dining open space, or grab something to go on the way to work or to take home on the way back. The Excel Center, (Virginia's first adult high school), also located in the Plaza, is a place where adults can go back to school and complete their high school diploma in a flexible, supportive environment. A high school diploma can help graduates obtain better job opportunities and with these, better income potential. The Melrose Branch of the Roanoke Public Library not only provides great reading resources, but also offer excellent programs, such as their Carrer Day, to assist individuals in finding the ideal career of their choice. Wellness on Melrose provides health and nutrition services to help you live healthier and happier lives. Together with their community partners, they provide workshops and counseling to help with stress management, nutrition planning, physical fitness, and overall wellness. The Bank of Botetourt branch in the Plaza offers banking and financial coaching for Financial Empowerment of the individual. After earning your money, you need to know ways to save it and invest it to make it grow to use for future goals. And last but not least, exhibits that help value and celebrate the History and Culture of the residents of the area. Starting with the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, with the purpose of cultivating awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of people of African descent. And also including a History Wall honoring local Black leaders, and a public mural located inside in the Plaza, celebrating the area's heritage. I was totally impressed by this first-of-its-kind, transformational community center collaborative project, made possible by the united participation of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, the City of Roanoke, Carilion Clinic, and other community partners. It not only is an uplifting project for the Northwest Roanoke community but could also creates a new model for revitalizing communities across the country.

Located along US-11, I initially stopped in because I was hoping this green blob on the map was a…read morepark. No, it is a cemetery. In good condition and quite large with most of the stones flush to the ground for easy mowing. Most of the stones have flower holders and most of them had flowers in them. Several large trees to provide some cooling shade on this hot afternoon. [Review 15535 overall, 1039 of 2021, number 1344 in Virginia.]

I have found the best furniture here. The deals are really good although sometimes you need to…read morerehab the furniture a bit. Could have more clothes and fabric, but there are tons of books and other things that make this place great.

The Roanoke Valley Sister Cities Sculpture is a secluded square between Church and Kirk St. near…read morethe downtown market square in Roanoke. In warmer months this is a great place to sit on a park bench and watch life or reflect. The sculptures represent Roanoke's Sister Cities in Brazil, Kenya, China, Poland, Korea, Russia and France. Trees offer shade in the summer and a background of birds cheeping all year. It's not enough to drown the sounds of City life, but if you focus you can stop focusing. I like cutting through here on my visits to Roanoke and enjoy the different kinds of people who escape into this square.