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February 2024 by Sandra Margolis
A bit small, but you probably will find at least one super cute treasure for a good price ! Great causes, great people ! If you got things to donate, that’s a good place to donate to ! ?
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November 2022 by Katy C.
Nice little charity shop with good quality items. Fair prices and nice folks running it.
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April 2022 by Joyce W.
We were visiting this area and stumbled upon this cute little thrift store. While it is a second hand store, it is for a good cause. In fact, it is for multiple good causes as this store gives all of its proceeds to support several other charities. The store is small, but well organized, with a little bit of everything. The front of the store has kitchenware, antique and vintage decor, and some other knick knacks. The second half of the store towards the back has clothing and shoes (mostly women's), a small collection of books and dvds, including for children and some toys. There's even an outdoor patio area with some clearance and gardening items, and odds and ends. Overall, the store is very clean, no strange smells, and is a pleasant place to find some gems. But the best part of the store are the volunteers who work there, as they're truly kind hearted and genuinely caring people who give their energy and time to give back to others by working at the store so that the proceeds generated can go towards the various charities. We hope to visit again, but even if we don't travel out that way again, I hope this review will encourage others to go shop and support the Helpful Shop.
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March 2022 by Philip Roberts
Mostly women's clothing
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October 2021 by Elizabeth S.
This is a little store near Mariannes Ice Cream. The staff are friendly. The prices are low. I routinely buy lovely potted succulents for about $10 each. Today I found lavender sachets for a low price. Their proceeds benefit local charities.
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September 2021 by Scott Seeley
Small shop. Friendly staff and easy peasy parking. Pricing on some items a bit high, not uncommon in the Santa Cruz area.
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April 2021 by Sue Kelly
Went with my daughter to get dressy work clothes. She always finds beautiful clothes at great prices. Store attendants were helpful and nice.
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March 2021 by Rami Safar
AWESOME little second hand shop with a very eclectic selection of quality items. My lady friend loves to shop here. Stopping at St. John's helpful shop has become a tradition on our road trips to and from the coast. I've even found a few items that I couldn't live without on occasion. Nice high quality clothes at reasonable prices in almost new condition, some even have the original store tags. Lots of housewares and bric a brac items. Collectables are also found between other items. Helpful friendly staff is a joy to chat with.
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February 2021 by Betty Harrison
Very helpful in taking my donations. Very professional but friendly people. My dog was anxious to get to the beach. Fast and friendly they were. Thank you.
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November 2020 by Rick Becton
Very helpful staff....convenient location in Seacliff with avail parking....clothes, household goods...profits go to local charities.
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September 2019 by Kim C.
This new location is a Tiny little store. Especially the back room where they have all the clothing, shoes and accessories. If your claustrophobic don't go in there. There's hardly any room to move. This place is pricy too. Most of the dishes are marked at antique store prices. Jewelry was pricy as well. They did have some clothing bargains outside on the rack. Parking on the street only and challenging to find a spot close by.
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April 2019 by Rick B.
St. John's Helpful Shop is open but has moved to a new location in Seacliff, Aptos, CA. Same great volunteers, same ministry and mission but a location with available parking. Yay!!! Clothes, housewares, Jewelry, seasonal nick-nacks sold with the goal of supporting community programs.
