Since our humble thrift shop beginnings, we’ve come a long way in the secondhand space. We’ve grown from a single shop to a global reuse champion—and it’s all because of you.

So, what does it mean to be Thrift Proud®?

It’s the thrill of finding
“this is exactly what I need,”
the “why not,” and
“where’d you get that?!”
It’s one-of-a-kind finds for
one-of-a-kind people.
It’s reusing, repurposing,
and upcycling,
helping save
the planet
while saving a few bucks.

This is thrift.

Thrift is what you make it. You’ve turned secondhand goods into first-rate fashion and made pre-loved looks feel pretty unbelievable. While we’re honored to fill our racks with one-of-a-kind finds, they don’t really come to life until you make them yours. So, thank you for shopping, styling, and redefining what it means to shop secondhand.

We couldn’t be more Thrift Proud®—and hope you are, too.

Thrift Proud


Back in 1954, our first thrift shop called an old movie theater in San Francisco’s Mission District home. From day one, we gave shoppers what they were looking for: stylish finds at unbelievable savings.

Since then, we’ve opened stores across the U.S., Canada, and Australia and have consistently partnered with local nonprofit organizations. We accept donations of clothing and household items on their behalf, paying them for that stuff, and helping fund programs in our communities.

We’ve chosen to keep our business model this way—to buy our supply from local nonprofits. But we didn’t stop there. We’ve also created a leading recycling and reuse program, where we keep, on average, 700 million pounds of reusable items out of area landfills every year.

Shopping in our stores does not support any nonprofit. TVI, Inc. is a professional fundraiser where required. Read disclosures

Read about our impact


Impact & Sustainability Report

Make secondhand second nature.

For nearly 70 years, our business has driven significant community and environmental impact.

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Our purpose: to champion reuse.

While thrifting should always be fun, we also take secondhand seriously. Because we believe that your pre-loved stuff has the power to change the world.

As champions of reuse, we’re committed to keeping one-of-a-kind finds out of landfills. We know that with every thrift purchase or decluttering drop-off, you’re helping protect the planet and supporting your community.

That’s why we run one of the most robust recycling and upcycling programs in the world and stand firmly in support of the circular economy. Just how old trends come back into style, we want to keep your stuff (and our planet!) around for years to come.

Read our purpose and values


Our Value Village® cycle.

Here’s how it works.

Pretty cool, right? We can’t do it without you.

Shopping in our stores does not support any nonprofit.
TVI, Inc. is a professional fundraiser where required. Read disclosures