The Caring Place - Thrift Store & Basic Needs

Category: Non-profit organization in Georgetown, Texas

Address: 2000 Railroad Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626, USA

Phone: +15129430700

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–4PM

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Lisa Salinas-Gruver

Oct 25, 2022

Linda in the boutique and Anne were great to work with! Had fun shopping for vintage items :)

Eileen Segui

Aug 27, 2022

This is a bitter sweet post, but here goes! I was employed with the Caring Place on 7/25/22 for a Case Manager position. I was excited and eager to implement the mission statement values in my everyday duties. With that said, on July 28th i experienced an unexpected health complication that left me unable to work for a two days. I returned on Monday positive and eager to work. The following Friday, August 5th i was given the day off with pay for my birthday! First, knowing they give you off on your birthday is amazing. Second, going into my second week after taking two days off for medical reasons and still being afforded the opportunity was a bonus! However, the excitement quickly wore off when i was admitted to the hospital due to COVID. I spent my birthday weekend pretty much unconscious and barely unable to move. I would spend the next three weeks...Yes, three weeks, recovering! Now, for the first week i was unable to move. My husband had to carry me to the bathroom, i could not breathe and my fever stayed steady at 101-103. I was scared this virus would take my life. Throughout this time the HR representative Jim T. was in communication with me ensuring me i would not have to worry about getting paid. Knowing this allowed me to focus 100% on getting healthy. By the third week Mr. T. was transparent communicating the realization that The Caring Place could not keep on an employee for too long that was unable to complete the duties they were hired for. Now, i want to remind you i had only worked 1-1/2 weeks since they hired me. They had every right to make the decision they did on releasing me for medical separation. Monday i will meet with the HR representative to collect my personal belongings and i know i will be treated with the same respect on my last day as i was given during my first interview. Jim you are a wonderful representative of the Caring Place. Why do i share all this...To show you how treating your employees with respect and dignity comes through on the support services provided. I have the utmost respect for what this company stands for and provides for the people of Georgetown. They are respectful, diligent, caring, honest and inclusive. I have never worked for a company that not only cared about the well-being, safety and happiness of their employees/volunteers as much as they equally care about the "neighbors." No matter who you are; if you are looking for assistance with food, shelter, clothing, housing, financial assistance etc. The Caring Place CARES! If not with direct services, the case managers, eligibility team, food pantry, thrift store employees/volunteers will go above and beyond to help you navigate a way to get back on your feet. Together they work together to encourage and empower the community to reach their goals of success. I want to thank upper management, Human Resources, volunteers, and my former fellow co-workers for giving me a short lived, but amazing experience. I look forward to the day i am refer a client/"neighbor" to this wonderful resource! Thank You The Caring Place for Caring-Eileen Segui, former Case Manager

Unscriptedmomlife

Aug 17, 2022

Amazing deals on everyday things to unique things. The staff is very kind and the store changes daily. There is never the same stuff for long.

Theresa Black

Aug 5, 2022

The food pantry is a joke. A single person gets 1 lb of protein for a month but only 1 time did I ever get meat of any kind there. The flour and rice are full of bugs and even putting things in the freezer for a week results in contamination of my entire pantry. The canned goods are routinely a year or more out of date. There is rarely fresh veg of any kind. Not enough food for a day much less a week. I am a woman in my 60. O and if you are a woman they give you less than a man. As far as the clothing alliance, in 6 years I’ve only been able to buy mens clothes because there is never anything in my size. There have been times when I was starting a new job that I could have really used the help. Also they don’t really serve the low income. Prices are not affordable for low income. When I moved into my apartment with very little they had pledged $50 for furniture but they didn’t stand by their pledge. The worst part is that every church in town supports them. It should be better for all the donations and money they have. REVEAL RESOURCE CENTER in Cedar Park is the best. You can get a big box of food every week. They also have job training and other programs. Caring place could learn a thing BK or two from them. They also do Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes.

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Questions & Answers

drive up donation hours?

Tom Garrett | Oct 31, 2020
The Caring Place - Thrift Store & Basic Needs | Apr 4, 2022

Donation days have expanded! We now accept item donations Monday-Saturday, 12pm-4pm at 2000 Railroad! Bringing items in bags or boxes for our team to quickly unload for you is very helpful!

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Do you take televisions?

Barbara Winter | Nov 1, 2017
Phillip Miller | Nov 1, 2019

Used lawnmowers?

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Do you accept old golf clubs?

Tommie Herzik | Jul 3, 2022
Kevin George | Jul 3, 2022

Yes they accept old golf clubs

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will you take a sleeper couch if the mattress is removed?

Delman brady | Oct 31, 2021
The Caring Place - Thrift Store & Basic Needs | Oct 31, 2021

Does it still function as a couch without it? If it's not able to be sold and used as is, we can't take it as this time Thank you so much for thinking of us. If you do have items that we are able to take, we currently take them on Mondays from 11-2. Thanks!

How do you sign up or reach out for help with rent of finding a place, currently in a motel

Alex galvez | Oct 31, 2021
The Caring Place - Thrift Store & Basic Needs | Apr 4, 2022

Call 512-943-0700 and follow prompts for basic needs assistance. Our team will return your call.

do you accept medical equipment

Kathyaini Sambasivan | Oct 31, 2021
Jill Nalley | Oct 31, 2021

Like walkers, crutches and pieces like that? Yes. You can find the full list at caringplacetx.org/donatemystuff. If you have additional questions, you can call TCP at 512-943-0700.

Do you all have a trampoline???

Linda Sifuentes | Oct 31, 2020
J . C Kelley (Clinton Kelley) | Oct 31, 2020

I haven't seen any in there . You can try offer up I'm sure someone is selling one on that app.

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Does the caring place take religious statues and pictures ?

Olga Hernandez | Nov 1, 2019
Daniel Medina | Nov 1, 2019

And

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Does the caring place take appliances like washers and dryers

Dwight Richter | Nov 1, 2019
The Caring Place - Thrift Store & Basic Needs | Nov 1, 2019

Yes, we do! They simply need to be in good working condition and not gas. Thank you for thinking of us.

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Does The Caring Place accept donations of furniture, artwork and other accessories? Do they pick up furniture, etc.?

Linda Mulvihill | Nov 1, 2019
Alfredo Lomas | Nov 1, 2019

Yes they pick up. Just call and make arrangements.

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What are the hours for the 31st for the food pantry?

Stacy Subotich | Nov 1, 2019
Gloria H Powers | Nov 1, 2019

Regular hours.

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Do you accept shoes?

Carol Berkeley | Nov 1, 2019
Jill Nalley | Nov 1, 2019

Yes, we do!

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Do you take working TVs?

Linda Walke | Nov 1, 2019
Jill Nalley | Nov 1, 2019

No, I am sorry we do not accept televisions.

Do you take twin beds?

JUDY BENDA | Nov 1, 2018
Carol McKinney | Nov 1, 2018

Health rules do not allow them to take mattresses, but they will take frames.

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Do they accept donations of wheelchairs & walkers?

Lala Me | Nov 1, 2018
Gloria H Powers | Nov 1, 2018

Yes.

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do you accept butter?

Ian Doude | Nov 1, 2018
Carol McKinney | Nov 1, 2018

Call first to see if they have space in refrigerator.

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Do you accept canned food donations?

david adams | Nov 1, 2018
Gloria H Powers | Nov 1, 2018

Yes.

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do you take nice plastic hangers?

Al and Dian Jandt | Oct 31, 2021
Jill Nalley | Oct 31, 2021

Yes, we do. Thank you!

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do you take clean queen mattresses?

Joe Crenshaw | Oct 31, 2021
Marice T Williams | Oct 31, 2021

I'm not sure about mattresses

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I drove a carload of things to donate today and your gate was closed. When can I bring my donations. I don't want to unload my car, but I don't want to carry this stuff around forever.

Velma Diamond | Oct 31, 2021
Jill Nalley | Oct 31, 2021

Yes, the gate was closed because The Caring Place follows GISD weather closures. We apologize for the inconvenience. We do our best to post the change in multiple places and send out a newsletter notification, but it's a challenge to get the word out. Our next event is January 25th. When we reopen tomorrow I'll check and see if they are planning an additional date, but at this time we are not. It's frustrating for us too, as we simply have some limitations at this time which keep us from filling the store. Thank you for thinking of us.

are you open today, August 7, for the donation of some cooking gear: pots, pans etc?

Nate Cake | Oct 31, 2020
Jill Nalley | Oct 31, 2020

Are you wanting to donate those items? If so, The Caring Place can take donations on the 2nd and 4th Monday from 10-2 in the drive through. The next date will be August 10th. Thanks!

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Does the caring place have a discount day for seniors? Thanks.

Lee Charlton | Oct 31, 2020
The Caring Place - Thrift Store & Basic Needs | Oct 31, 2020

We have a discount day every Tuesday! 10% Off on Tuesdays. Also, you will find we try to keep our prices reasonable and regularly post spontaneous sales for both stores on Facebook and Instagram. We also have coupons in the Community Impact Magazine. Thank you for being part of shopping at The Caring Place! All purchases support the mission to provide basic needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way.

What are the requirements to volunteer for court ordered community service?

Rose Marie Gloor | Nov 1, 2019
Mary Cricket Macheras | Nov 1, 2019

Talk to manager

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Do you sell tvs

Three Three | Nov 1, 2019
The Caring Place - Thrift Store & Basic Needs | Nov 1, 2019

No, sorry we do not.

do you or anybody know i need help with glasses

Mary Helen Lutkins | Nov 1, 2019
The Caring Place - Thrift Store & Basic Needs | Nov 1, 2019

Here's the website on how to get help. At the bottom we list what you should bring if you need assistance. If you have any specific questions, please call us at 512-943-0700. And, yes eye glasses is often something we can help with, just be sure to bring appropriate materials. http://www.caringplacetx.org/gethelp/

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Is the food pantry still open right now? And when does it close?

Lindsay Hanks | Nov 1, 2019
tasha demps | Nov 1, 2019

It closes at 4pm

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Is the caring place open today

Mike Bleu | Nov 1, 2019
Jill Nalley | Nov 1, 2019

Yes it is! Until 4.

Do you accept pillows?

Philip Owens | Nov 1, 2019
Carol McKinney | Nov 1, 2019

Decorative pillows only, aka couch toss pillows.

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Do they accept donated strollers?

Rebecca Jobe | Nov 1, 2018
The Caring Place - Thrift Store & Basic Needs | Nov 1, 2018

No, we do not take strollers. Thanks for asking.

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When does the caring place start putting out all Christmas stuff?

Mary Vannatter | Nov 1, 2018
Mary Vannatter | Nov 1, 2018

Sounds great,thank u

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My mom works during the day. Can I use her card to go get food while she is working?

Shanika Harris | Nov 1, 2018
DENORA PERRY | Nov 1, 2018

If your on her paperwork have your ID and get her to write a letter giving you permission or just call and ask them. Hope this helps

I have two big boxes of food thickener. they are in individual wrapped envelopes. We can not use this. Is this something you would accept and could use for someone needing this.

Gail Dodson | Nov 1, 2018
Petra Bracamontez | Nov 1, 2018

Yes they will

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