Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Thrift chain in Southeast Portland · One of 13 Goodwill stores in Portland
Closed · opens 10 am today9015 SE Powell Blvd · map ↓
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette reviews
Smaller Goodwill near 92nd and Powell with a big parking lot, friendly staff and Sunday color-tag sales; complaints focus on prices, closed fitting rooms and a locked bathroom.
366 written reviews · 35% five-star · 24% one or two stars · owner replies to 19% · 23 in the past year · reviewed since 2015
- 43Friendly staffStaff described as friendly, helpful and kind, in a clean store
- 19Wide varietyClothing, home goods, electronics, small appliances and some furniture; shoes called hit and miss
- 2Fun to browseSeen as a treasure-hunting spot with plenty of finds
- 16Prices seen as highCalled overpriced and pricey for used goods that were donated
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public or takes consignments. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (503) 788-1700What shoppers mention
Themes from 366 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Friendly staff43 reviewsStaff described as friendly, helpful and kind, in a clean store
- Wide variety19 reviewsClothing, home goods, electronics, small appliances and some furniture; shoes called hit and miss
- Fun to browse2 reviewsSeen as a treasure-hunting spot with plenty of finds
- Name-brand stock2 reviewsDesigner and name-brand pieces turn up, but digging is needed
Prices & deals
- Color-tag sales7 reviewsColor of the week gets 50% off, with the new color starting Sunday; one shopper saw tags pulled
- Fair prices5 reviewsBooks and some clothes seen as fairly priced; others want fairer pricing
- Good clothing prices2 reviewsAffordable clothes like dress pants for 12.99, though one can buy new boots for $20
Shopping there
- Small store4 reviewsDescribed as on the smaller side compared with other area Goodwills
- No fitting rooms3 reviewsDressing rooms permanently closed, and returns only for in-store credit
Who comes here
- Spanish spoken3 reviewsA Spanish review praises friendly staff; an older one cites disorder and pricey items
- Supports a cause2 reviewsShopping here is seen as supporting a good cause
Getting there
- Easy parking4 reviewsHuge free parking lot, easy access, near the 9 bus on Powell
- Restroom3 reviewsPublic bathrooms exist and one was very clean, but they are locked and need a code
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high16 reviewsCalled overpriced and pricey for used goods that were donated
- Rude staff10 reviewsDonation-door staff, cashiers and a manager described as rude or snotty
- Cluttered aisles4 reviewsPacked racks in the aisles and picked-over non-clothing items
- Messy2 reviewsOne found it messy; another misses overflowing shelves; others call it clean and organized
- Prices went up2 reviewsShoppers noticed prices climbing over the years
- Unpriced items2 reviews
Known for
- Sunday half-off color-tag sales 3 shoppers
- Big free parking lot 3 shoppers
- Friendly staff 4 shoppers
- Clothing and home goods variety 2 shoppers
A good fit for
From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.
How it compares in Portland
Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 26 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Prices too high2 in the last 12 months5
- Rude or unhelpful staff4 in the last 12 months5
- Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)None in the last 12 months5
- Donation turned away or rude at drop-off1 in the last 12 months4
- Treated unfairly or discriminated against3 in the last 12 months4
- Followed, watched or accused of stealing4 in the last 12 months4
Donating
- Sale days
- Color of the Week: items with that color tag 50% off, now through Saturday
- Donations
- Everyday household donations at the store; vehicles through Goodwill’s vehicle program
- Is there anything you won’t accept?
- Can I get a donation receipt?
What it sells
- ClothingShoppers mention it
- Books, records and mediaShoppers mention it
- FurnitureShoppers mention it · On its business listing
- Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it
- Kids and babyShoppers mention it · On its business listing
- Vintage clothingShoppers mention it
Seen as high. Many items run $10 or under, but shoppers balk at $25 jeans, $80 used Doc Martens and a $20 frother.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–7 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking
- At the store
- Clothing recycling
Good to know
- Come Sunday morning when the new tag color is half price Tip from 3 shoppers
- Fitting rooms are closed, so buy carefully: returns may be store credit only Tip from 2 shoppers
- Ask staff for the bathroom code; it is kept locked Tip from 2 shoppers
- Used items seen as overpriced next to new or online prices Raised by 5 shoppers
- Open Sundays, 10 am–7 pm. Listed hours
- Registered charity (Goodwill Industries Of The Columbia Willamette): donations may be tax-deductible.
In its own words
To Provide Vocational Opportunities to People with Disabilities as well as Others with Barriers to Employment. Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette operates retail stores, outlet locations, two online shopping sites, and attended donation centers. Your donations and purchases fund our free job services programs and we’re proud to be good environmental stewards with our award-winning recycling and salvage operations
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Questions
Does Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 788-1700 to ask. Nearby, Copper Moon Vintage Mercantile, Good Buys Junk Shop and Upstairs Basement buy from the public.
Does Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations?
Yes. Goodwill asks people to bring everyday donations to its stores and donation sites. Cars, trucks, boats and RVs go through its separate vehicle program.
What are Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette’s opening hours?
Monday to Sunday 10 am–7 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (meetgoodwill.org) · IRS tax-exempt records · last updated 4 Oct 2026