At Academy Thrift, we believe everything deserves a second chance
John Volken Academy Thrift is a social enterprise of John Volken Academy, where all proceeds fund life-changing opportunities and programs for our students.
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Furniture
Find quality furniture pieces that bring comfort and style to every room.
Clothing
From everyday wear to unique finds, our clothing selection has something for everyone.
Household Items
Stock up on affordable household essentials and one-of-a-kind treasures for your home.
About Academy Thrift
Your Donation saves lives.
Academy Thrift is our newest enterprise of John Volken Academy. Our students get the opportunity to develop customer service-based skills in an ever-changing work environment. The students that work at Academy Thrift get the chance to take gently used and donated items and repurpose them for the next family.
- Hands-on training in customer service and teamwork
- Experience in sales, merchandising, and inventory management
- Opportunities to build communication and people skills
- Learning adaptability in a fast-paced retail setting
- Developing responsibility through processing and organizing donations
- Contributing to the community by giving items a second life for families in need
Happy Testimonials
See What Our Customers Have to Say
We’re proud of the experiences we create, but don’t just take our word for it — hear from our happy customers.
My first time visiting the store was a great positive experience. Carlos and Carl were extremely helpful and were passionate about what the John Volken Academy stood for. There was amazing items at amazing prices. Especially knowing the cause behind it, I will definitely go back.
I found out about them through Facebook marketplace. I walked in and was immediately helped to get the item I came for. I found out it’s a company that helps men with addiction and criminal records get back on their feet and integrated back into a healthier way of living. They have so much beautiful furniture. I highly recommend them!