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If you find yourself in Tacoma and are into thrift shopping, the Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity Center is worth a visit. This location is part of the well-known Goodwill Stores chain, which has always been about offering affordable secondhand goods while supporting community programs. Tacoma Goodwill Stores like this one carry a solid mix of used clothing, furniture, housewares, and books, making it a reliable spot to browse if you want to update your wardrobe or refresh your space without breaking the bank.
The inventory here tends to be pretty diverse. You’ll often find vintage pieces tucked alongside everyday essentials, which is what makes Tacoma Goodwill Stores interesting. They get donations from all over, so some days you might stumble on classic denim jackets or retro home decor. Plus, the furniture section often has sturdy chairs, tables, and shelves that are perfect for someone who enjoys DIY projects or just wants secondhand pieces with a bit of character.
What’s unique about the Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity Center is that it’s more than just a thrift store; it’s part of Goodwill’s mission to provide local job training and support. Shopping here means you’re helping fund those efforts, which adds a feel-good layer to the usual thrill of thrift shopping. If you like the idea of making a positive impact with your purchases, Tacoma Goodwill Stores like this one make it easy to do so while finding some solid secondhand goods.
Looking for more options? Explore other thrift stores in Tacoma or visit the Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity Center website for details.
Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.
The center is neat, modern, clean, quiet. (It's attached to an older building that could use just a little more maintenance) The people who work there are for the most part, kind and full of Goodwill. Very patient. I am so happy that I tried again to find what I needed there. It is a most valuable resource.
Got my flaggers certification here, they offer a bunch of different courses if you go in and check it out or look up evergreen safety council and schedule the flaggers class located in Tacoma.
I have been trying to get a hold of anyone there. They never pick up the phone. Especially the head of SCSEP. SAD
You guys have a lot of nerve with these prices! Y’all say non profit in your store bio but this is unbelievable!! You guys get most of your items for FREE!! This wasn’t even all the high prices! These were taken in the Olympia location. I am disgusting with you goodwill who price items! You guys are supposed to be for the poor. Now y’all are basically retail. I’m done donating FREE items to goodwill. More like Badwill. Charging insane prices. With the cost of some of your clothing items I might as well just go to Walmart and get it brand new!
The Good Will has left the building. Yes growth and development, yes more jobs bigger opportunity and a treasure hunting dream faded long ago 29¢ bins loaded with ridiculous finds bags of quality costume jewelry and a great solid wooden dresser built strong in the 5O's. Much needed and a little extra special for a deserving youngster. Now new items with that Walmart feel. All stores nearly identical predictable, sterile, and ridiculously over priced. Used Christmas trees start at 25$ on up! School uniform shirts broken in to break your bank priced higher than new just minutes away at Old Navy. Come on!! A little appreciation would be nice to the patrons that stock your shelves and to the ordinary folk that can't afford a Christmas tree. ( new at Big Lots starting at 10$) (and often free on c.l.)