St. Mary's Garage - Crested Butte, Colorado

Abby Whitaker

I am genuinely alarmed by the way I was treated at this facility. Upon arrival, I parked my car in the same direction as the other vehicles in the lot. However, the woman working there came out screaming at me and my 14-month-old baby, demanding that I park in the opposite direction. Although other cars remained parked awkwardly, I complied and shifted my car to the direction she requested, parallel to the facility, while my baby had to be held by a kind customer holding him in the cold while I moved my car.

Not long after, the truck I had parked adjacent to left. Despite following her initial directions perfectly, she began screaming at me again to move my car because she didn’t like how I was parked now that the truck I had to park around had left, this time while I was shopping with my baby inside the store. This happened in front of everyone else, who stood there visibly shocked. She suggested I leave my baby in the store to go move my car, which, of course, I didn’t do. As I picked up my baby she continued to scream that I had to move the car immediately as I was scrambling to get him in his coat and boots.

At that point, I felt forced to leave, even though I had already moved my car to the exact space she initially directed me to. On my way out, another employee remarked, “Yeah, you parked funky.” I had parked exactly as I was instructed, and yet, this treatment left me feeling humiliated and unwelcome.

I’m deeply disappointed because I was hoping this would be a great resource for my working-class family in Crested Butte. Unfortunately, my experience was overshadowed by unprofessional and unnecessarily aggressive behavior, and I left feeling humiliated.

Heidi Ertl

Amazing for anyone that is in need. We camp in the area, and I always end up forgetting or needing an essential. The volunteers are so nice and no one judges you for needing something. Another reason I love Crested Butte.

Kat Cunningham

This was my first time there. It was nice to see that people bring in items and can take items out for free. The lady volunteers were lovely. I think it's the way life should be an equal exchange of energy. Those that don't need things anymore can support people in need of basics. It felt good.

Treicy Gutierrez Ganem

Atención espectacular, sentido de solidaridad y mucha humildad. Muchas gracias por compartir y hacer sus donaciones a quienes lo necesitamos

Jennifer Rose

Provides clothing and household needs for those who can't afford it for free and for those who can afford it by donation.Great community service!!

Holly Harris

Great resource in the county.

Sophia Todorov

Lisa Peck