Donation information

Donations of goods are accepted during donation hours at our training facility and shop  :

  YOUTHABILITY THRIFT SHOP

 1309 11th street suite 110 

 Arcata CA 95521

Come inside the store and someone will gladly point you in the right direction.

WED - 11am - 4pm

THU -  11 am - 4 pm

FRI -    11 am - 4 pm

SAT -   11am - 4pm

*We strive to accept donations during these hours. There are times when we become overwhelmed with donations and are forced to end donation hours early. It is always best to give us a call at (707) 822-5019 before you head over to be sure we still have space. 

Your donations are what keep our programs running and there are so many things you can donate! Here is a brief rundown of our donation policy. 

• All clothing and household items must be washed or wiped down before drop-off to help keep our staff and trainees safe . Clothing must be laundered within 48 hrs of donation. 
• We can not accept anything that is - broken, missing parts or pieces, moldy, dirty, animal or smoke damaged.
• There is a list of things we cannot accept including but not limited to:  mattresses and box springs, large appliances, box televisions or monitors, car seats, helmets, printers, fax machines, vacuum cleaners. If you have a question about an item feel free to give us a call. 
• We ask that donors wait while a staff members sorts out donations.
• Things we love - men's/ women's/kid's clothing , clean blankets and linens , kitchen items, small household electronics, knick- knacks, jewelry, shoes, accessories, art, pet supplies, records, tapes, dvds, books, and FURNITURE!!