Second Chance

Give animals a second chance while spending your money.
I’ve been coming to this place since 2007.
EVERYTHING in there is from donations, every dime goes towards the rescue of animals and every person is a volunteer (they do not get paid).
When I used to live down the street years ago, I went there every week. I also have donated things over the years.
I used to stop by here and there to socialize with the cats in the shelter… the kitties are sometimes alone in a room and are happy to have human company.
Give it a chance. It’s a lovely place!

A very charming and well run thrift store. We’ve been donating to these guys for years, and shopping for that matter… hardly ever walk out empty handed when dropping off. I love, love, love perusing the books. It’s an older building and the rooms are small. But they are filled with all sorts of cool finds. The staff is always welcoming and appreciative of any and all donations. They are volunteers giving their free time to support the mission of the HSFC. The proceeds from the thrift store help the HSFC rescue animals and find them forever homes. Great work volunteers!!!

Wife and I stopped in here today to have a look around the store, and was surprised as to how small it is! When we walked in, the woman behind the counter was talking to another woman and did not acknowledge us for fear of having to stop talking to actually help someone that may want to buy something.
We looked around a bit, and saw some of the prices were higher than what other thrift stores. Not much in the way of items to buy here, and felt like it needed a cleaning as well. Hopefully they can train the woman behind the counter to stop talking I’m guessing her friend and to actually meet and greet customers which is more important, then maybe we’ll come back here. And as we left, there no ‘Have a nice day, and hope to see you soon.’ ‘Goodbye’. Nothing. Need to train the staff better here.

Charming little shop housed in an old home/​apt. building. Better quality selections than others and fair pricing. Tight to move about but adds to the cozy charm. Proceeds go to Humane Society. Off street parking too.

Very nice! The staff was friendly and helpful. The building was clean and organized. Very impressive:)

All proceeds benefit the Humane Society which is conveniently located upstairs from this basement location. The first of two, Second Chance 2, it is also the smaller and less well known. They often are overfilled with unwanted goods priced right but you may have to search for the real treasure. Mostly books and lady’s (mature adult) clothing. They have a room of kids toys and books that are great buys. And all the games I saw had all the pieces.
Completely fun by volunteers, please be kind and patient. Parking in private lot by building but drive slow, the driveway will be on your left and is hard to see if you are coming from downtown Fairfax.
I purchased: a full freezer bad of toy trucks, cars, planes, helicopters, etc. for $ 2.50; two books for $ 1.50; a lovely shadow box copper coated Magnolia leaf wall hanging for $ 10 (50% off); an unpainted hand sculpted recreation of the smoking caliper from Alice in Wonderland about the size of my hand for $ 1; and empty picture frames with molds for $ 3. All told I spent about $ 25 and had so much the woman was kind enough to help me to my car with my bags. It made me feel extra fuzzy to know the money was going to the homeless animals whom hold a special place in my heart.