John Volken Academy Thrift UT

John Volken Academy Thrift is a retail operation located at 1130 W Center St in North Salt Lake, Utah that operates as part of the John Volken Academy, a therapeutic community established in 2009. The thrift store operates in conjunction with a 40,000-square-foot warehouse that also houses pallet auctions and classrooms. The John Volken Academy focuses on long-term recovery and personal growth through education and life skills training, featuring programs in welding, auto repair, and woodworking alongside fitness facilities and a barbershop. The North Salt Lake location represents the Academy’s expansion from its original Canadian location to include facilities in Gilbert, Arizona and Kent, Washington, and serves as part of a broader mission to support individuals in recovery through employment, skill development, and community engagement.