The Center Thrift Store
The Center for Active Living operates a fantastic thrift shop on the street level of our building. Proceeds from the store provide critical funding for The Center’s operations. You can donate your gently used treasures or shop for a new one. We also welcome volunteers.
On the first Friday of every month, members receive a 50% discount on most items in the store. Just show your Center electronic key card to the cashier.
Location and Hours
4504 California Ave. SW (around the corner from The Center’s main entrance).
Monday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact
Yoni Marker
Thrift Store Manager
206-932-4044 / ext. 112
yonim@wscenter.org
How to Donate to The Center Thrift Store
We welcome your donations of high-quality, sellable items. Check our list below and bring your items to the Thrift Store during regular shop hours. No appointment necessary.
We accept:
- Antiques
- Appliances (small only like blenders, toasters, vacuums and phones)
- Art (paintings, frames, photography)
- Arts and craft items
- Bedding, linens and blankets (clean with no stains)
- Bicycles
- Cameras
- Cars
- CDs, records and tapes
- China, glassware, dishes
- Clothing, shoes and accessories (men’s and women’s clothing, gently used shoes, belts and hats)
- Collectibles including cards and rare games/toys
- Curtains and drapes
- Decor (clocks, candles, bookends, knick-knacks, wall hangings, statues)
- DVD players and VCRs
- Games (no missing pieces)
- Handbags and purses
- Holiday decorations
- Jewelry
- Kitchen items (pots, pans, dishes, silverware)
- Lamps (non-halogen)
- Luggage
- Movies on DVD, VHS or Blu-Ray
- Puzzles (no missing pieces)
- Rugs
- Sewing (electric sewing machines, sergers and sewing accessories)
- Sewing supplies
- Silverware
- Stereos (portable only)
- Tableware (china singles, glassware, dishes)
- TVs (flatscreens, newer models only)
- Umbrellas
We can't accept:
- Anything damaged
- Appliances (large items like stoves, freezers, dishwashers, washers, dryers)
- Barbecues
- Beds and mattresses
- Blinds
- Building materials (doors, windows, paint, paneling)
- Car parts or tires
- Car seats
- Children’s items (clothing, toys, gear)
- Computers, printer or routers
- Exercise equipment (stationary bikes, weights or weight machines)
- Furniture
- Food
- Hangers
- Medical supplies, walkers and canes
- Recyclables (newspapers, cans, bottles)
- Sewing machines built in cabinets or older models
- Single-use items
- Sinks or toilets
- Stuffed animals
- Swing sets
- Underwear
- Used socks
