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by Rochel Groner | Dec 28, 2015

Carolina Weekly Newspapers
by Rochel Groner | Dec 28, 2015
Passersby might see ZABS Place, situated at the corner of Trade and John streets in downtown Matthews, as simply a trendy thrift shop. In reality, the store is more about mission than merchandise. Transitioning into adulthood can be a scary time for young adults with...
The Charlotte Observer
by Rochel Groner | Dec 28, 2015
An upscale thrift store and employment center for young adults with special needs has opened in downtown Matthews. ZABS Place, run by Friendship Circle of Charlotte, opened in November. ?The genesis for ZABS Place began at a kitchen table,? said Caren Gale of Myers...
Good Day Carolinas
by Rochel Groner | Dec 28, 2015
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Blaire Brigham-Traywick
2022-05-31T17:24:21+0000
Their mission is phenomenal! Authentic, caring people coaching special talent at an adorable thrift store! ❤️❤️

Amanda Kenney
2022-02-23T20:13:03+0000
Super cute store, organized with. SO MANY cool items. The shoe and jewelry areas were my favorite.
I’m not from the... area but I’ll be making it a point to stop in again the next time I find myself nearby. Two thumbs up!read more

Savana Pergande
2021-07-12T15:28:38+0000
So many cool finds and great atmosphere! You can find virtually anything you’re looking for for a great price-and... everyone is friendly. I love what ZABS does for the communityread more


Emily Hahn
2020-02-24T16:56:11+0000
Love Zabs place. Great place for deals and they have wonderful staff

Lesley Lampert
2020-02-03T11:17:26+0000
Great shop with neat merchandise and super staff! Plan to visit often. Love their mission / story. 😍



Adam Rosenberger
2019-12-30T19:58:57+0000
great program and staff. wonderful selection of clothing, books and furniture

Virginia C Firth
2019-12-17T19:30:36+0000
Very nice atmosphere and good assortment of clothing ad various goods


Grace Sinopoli Hulin
2019-12-12T22:28:14+0000
The employees are always so helpful and knowledgeable and I am always able to find a great new item!

Joanna Gandiza
2019-12-04T16:40:25+0000
This is an amazing well-organized with a place great cause & super nice people!




Donna Ghidei King
2019-12-02T16:32:42+0000
Training & Employment Center for young Adults with special talents


Sabrina Young Polly
2019-11-21T14:19:36+0000
My daughter is disabled and will be training with ZABS Place. She is excited to learn new skills and refine the skills... that make her “special”. Also, as a thrift shop, they offer beautiful things at a great price and are very organized!!read more

Cindy Stull Boda
2019-11-13T02:03:37+0000
Everyone was so pleasant and I saw a special talented young man with his job coach working there. He was very happy... doing his job.
What a great place to shop !!read more

Susan Weiss Schreiber
2019-10-11T17:52:12+0000
The store is amazing and the staff is so helpful and kind. I love shopping at Zabs Place!!


Tynkuma Jones
2019-09-25T22:27:12+0000
They are the best and the customer service is top notch! I will be definitely shopping there again!!!


Marisa Switzer
2019-09-10T19:48:27+0000
Such a great collection of home pieces and clothing, but even better is their mission! :)


Megan F.
2022-07-03 19:44:29
Fantastic second hand shop! Zabs is amazing for finding treasures. It is a Thrift store with a mission to provide job training and jobs to young adults with...

Mary P.
2022-03-11 14:35:48
I found a piano( I always wanted one) when I took a friend to check out the store. I bought it, reconditioned it and am taking lessons. That was a wonderful...


Tanya F.
2021-04-16 09:42:33
I am all for a good mom and pop thrift store, however this location is NOT it! While taking a shortcut through town on the way to the dealership I saw this...

Kelly W.
2021-04-06 10:03:53
ZABS is truly a special place that nurtures and develops a sense of community with their Special Talent team members and their peers. From job training to...

Ali H.
2021-01-25 19:31:58
I have found SO MANY beautiful items here and you not only are getting a steal with the cost of items, BUT you are helping unique individuals to work-do...

Judy A.
2020-06-01 15:28:52
I stumbled upon this shop as I walked around Matthews! What a great find! Lots of reasonably priced items. Found clothes and miscellaneous household things....

Jody S.
2019-10-26 07:44:14
I'm giving ZABS Place a five star review not because of the contents of their store but what they stand for and why they exist. ZABS mission is:
Our...

JJ S.
2019-10-23 13:50:00
Hard to leave any form of a negative review to a company that supports such a great cause. I will say that it was a bit frustrating to show up on two...

J D.
2018-08-24 08:38:02
Lovely consignment store! Everything was so organized and clean, and the staff was super helpful and friendly. Lots to choose from!

Amber I.
2018-06-19 08:01:22
So excited for our new swing!!!! And they ship for a low price. Yay for local amazing shops!

Alison D.
2017-12-01 15:18:58
I am completely biased because I work here! We are a non-profit thrift boutique. Our mission is to provide job training and paid employment opportunities to...
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