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Home Start Thrift Boutique

Home Start Thrift Boutique offers a clean, organized browsing experience for gently used clothing, home decor, and furnishings. Every purchase helps support local families and children through the Home Start non-profit.

Stepping into Home Start Thrift Boutique, you'll find a thoughtfully arranged space that feels more like a charming boutique than a typical thrift store. The racks are neatly organized with a good selection of gently used apparel for men and women, alongside a back room brimming with kitchenware, home decor, and small furnishings. It’s the kind of place where you can comfortably browse for an extended period, perhaps even finding a hidden gem without the usual rummaging.

Beyond the appealing inventory and tidy displays, shopping here means contributing to a meaningful cause. The boutique is a fundraising arm for Home Start, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse in San Diego. Your purchases directly support their programs, and the store even provides employment opportunities for young mothers benefiting from the organization's initiatives, adding an extra layer of impact to your thrifty finds.

Plan your browse

Hours
Monday: Closed; Tuesday-Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday-Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Address
3611 Adams Avenue, San Diego, California 92116
Browse style
Mixed browse
Inventory
Broad inventory
Price feel
Budget-friendly
What they do
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a casual browseplanning a placelocal treasure hunting

Stepping into Home Start Thrift Boutique, you'll find a thoughtfully arranged space that feels more like a charming boutique than a typical thrift store. The racks are neatly organized with a good selection of gently used apparel for men and women, alongside a back room brimming with kitchenware, home decor, and small furnishings. It’s the kind of place where you can comfortably browse for an extended period, perhaps even finding a hidden gem without the usual rummaging.

Beyond the appealing inventory and tidy displays, shopping here means contributing to a meaningful cause. The boutique is a fundraising arm for Home Start, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse in San Diego. Your purchases directly support their programs, and the store even provides employment opportunities for young mothers benefiting from the organization's initiatives, adding an extra layer of impact to your thrifty finds.

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