Hidden in plain sight in Tigard sits a purple-awninged paradise that has Oregon bargain hunters buzzing like they’ve discovered the retail equivalent of Bigfoot – except this legend actually exists and won’t run away when you try to take a picture of it.
The Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store isn’t just another secondhand shop – it’s a sprawling treasure trove where the thrill of the hunt meets the satisfaction of a deal so good you’ll want to brag about it to strangers.
This isn’t your grandmother’s dusty antique store or that cramped vintage boutique where everything costs more than the original retail price because someone famous once owned something similar.
Instead, it’s a meticulously organized wonderland where yesterday’s discards become today’s discoveries, all while supporting a mission that goes far beyond retail…