ZABS Place is a non-profit thrift boutique in Matthews, NC, serving as a thriving hub for young adults with special needs talents in the Charlotte area. We offer individualized training to empower these individuals, equipping them with valuable job and life skills to become key contributors to society.

Through our engaging community involvement initiatives, we actively support and encourage our Special Talent to achieve their career goals.

As a go-to thrift boutique in the Charlotte area, ZABS Place provides a unique shopping experience and offers an inclusive environment where abilities are recognized, potential is found, and everyone is welcome.

We believe we’re all different on purpose and have a unique role to play in this world. No one is extra and everyone has something important to offer.

Established in 2014, ZABS Place opened to shift the paradigm of "employability" and create interest and talent-based employment for individuals with developmental differences.

We envision a community that recognizes abilities and values everyone. We are all different, on purpose.

ZABS Place

Skill Development. Job Placement. Reimagined

Active campaigns

ZABS Place + Cakeable Training Program

Pajama Walk Sponsors

ZABS Place + Cakeable Celebration

Pajama Walk 2026

To the Next 10 Years of ZABS Place!