Cool used goods from clothing to furniture a d everything in between. A great place to drop off…read morenearly anything you would like to donate and a better cause than most.

Not a bad store, its getting better. First few times we went it was lacking stuff on shelves…read more Didn't find much. But recently went and found it so much better. Lots of finds.

All value village stores treat there employees as slaves. I work for them as driver. They order me…read moreto push double stack crates weighing 2400lbs with a pump truck. Manual. I am 61 yrs old and the transport manager a woman refuse to accept my reason of it been unsafe. So she fired me

Among the most interesting non-profit sites I've visited in Brampton…read more Community Door Brampton is certainly an interesting place, which presented an experience I hadn't expected. It may not look like it at first glance, but this building hosts at least ten offices for various non-profit groups that operate out of Peel, including Volunteer MBC (Mississauga/Brampton/Caledon), the Peel HIV/AIDS Network, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, a United Way Greater Toronto branch office and other agencies. They're also spread out through the building, so you have to walk to the back to access some of them. I say that the visit was a unique experience because, whether due to my existing volunteer/community work or my role as a writer and editor, a number of people in there knew me by a first-name basis, despite the fact that I'd never visited the site before and didn't know half the people who greeted me. The level of service presented to me on that day was very unusual to me. On this day, I was visiting a reception that was jointly held with a number of agencies. Though small, they had quite the impressive spread of food and a number of silent auction items that had been donated by agencies and businesses throughout the GTA and beyond. I wound up sticking around for the presentations, which were given to recognize outstanding volunteers who had made a difference in the lives of the less-fortunate throughout the region. I also enjoyed some stimulating conversation with a good friend of mine, who asked me whether my prominence in the community was due to my job or my personal brand as a community advocate. Definite food for thought. Community Door is certainly worth a look, as it offers a number of services including employment help and resource connections. (Fun fact: If you visit the Volunteer MBC office, keep a look out for the Charter of Volunteerism and look in the lower-left corner - my signature is there!) Well-recommended and a great community destination.

Plasma, it's in you to give. Come down, do the donation, get a cookie! The staff is professional…read moreand you're saving lives.

The Brampton Canadian Blood Service clinic opened in May 2022. Unlike other donor centres, this…read morelocation focuses exclusively on Plasma donation. The general donation process is still similar, such as screening, questionnaires, hemoglobin test, and so on. The difference is that your blood gets returned to you after the machine extracts the plasma from the blood. You can read more about this process on the website. The process could take longer but you also get to donate more often (weekly), as opposed to 56 days waiting period for blood. This location was excellent. Aside from the brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities, the staffs and volunteers were enthusiastic and helpful. As a first-time donor, you get some souvenirs/swags and you truly feel you're appreciated to come in for a donation. The staffs patiently explain the process and how it could be different than a blood donation, and were careful during the donation set up. Near the end of donation, I felt quite dizzy and they immediately ensured I had wet towels and liquids, before I was discharged with lots of snacks. Overall, it was a pleasant donation process that makes you want to revisit - after all, you're helping save lives.

Love this Salvation Army Thrift store. Found some good stuff here. Staff seemed friendlyread more

They say a business is a byproduct of its environment…read more This Salvation Army is exactly where it needs to be - at the edge of a village, rundown and sporting some hidden deals if you look closely enough. Going into this store for the first time was a bit of an eye-opener. I'd passed it many times in years past but never mustered up the courage to actually commit to visiting until I was in the area and killing time. The shop itself is dingy, filled with a high percentage of random junk and staffed by employees who are VERY laid back. As I walked in, I overheard a customer talking with a cashier about the latter's lunch break for several minutes. The most interesting thing about this place is, due to its proximity to a large number of historic sites and historical societies in the village, there are some interesting opportunities to pick up some vintage items if you know what you're looking for. Rooting around the book section, I found a large stack of books from the early 1900s, including one that was all about Canada's lieutenant-generals and a near-first edition of Mazo de la Roche's "Jalna". Unfortunately, it looks like a hurricane hit the place. There's no real rhyme or reason to the layout, with clothes seemingly strewn about. Unlike other SA locations with dumpy presentations, there wasn't a whole lot of selection on the day I went. Everything looked picked over, and I wouldn't be surprised if this was a prime target/hangout for seniors. If you're going to visit this thrift shop, keep your expectations firmly in check. There's some good stuff to be found here, but the presentation leaves much to be desired.

Items are really hit 'n miss, majority of them are outdated fixtures, furniture, hardware, etc…read more You'd probably have to go on a frequent basis to find those "treasures"! Prices are higher than what you'd find at Goodwill, Value Village, other thrift stores, but remember that money goes towards a good cause. On the other hand, customer service is really notable. Always get acknowledged on my visits. Unlike the majority of retail stores, person at cash has always been chatted and friendly.

The Restore is a nice place to pick up used construction materials to finish a project and some…read morenewer items if you're lucky. I have found some great deals at the Restore but I find most items are way over priced. In my mind the Restore should price items to sell especially since everything has been donated for re-sale. That's all profit. I'm not saying the Restore should give the items away but to keep in mind the Restore is a Thrift store and should be priced accordingly.