A Turning Point

The people that work here are so kind and helpful. I can't believe how much food they gave me. Very…read moreorganized. I will be back for sure.

The people at Mimi's are really fantastic! They help a lot of people . They're open three days a…read moreweek for clients. You get to pick your own produce and it's just a wonderful experience! I highly recommend it!

Harvesters-the Community Food Network

4.9

(7 reviews)

Not only is this organization critical for our community but it truly is a fabulous volunteer…read moreexperience. We have been volunteering at Harvesters for over a decade. Our "kids" are in their 20's and it is still one of our favorite family activities. Two hour shifts that go by so fast and we have rarely ever gotten the sane area in all these years!! Grab your family, coworkers, friends or just join when available and make a difference!

Community: a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests,…read moreand goals. That's what I get from giving my time and efforts when volunteering at Harvesters: a sense of community. Sure, I could just go help for the feels, but it's so much more than that. For one, awareness of the need is a huge part of volunteering at any food bank or pantry. In any part of this great country, there are fellow community members who go with less, if not entirely without. Did you know that with COVID, the local need is up more than 40%? No? Me neither. The need is *real* and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Harvesters rallies the community, bringing together volunteer forces from groups like churches, local companies, or other like-minded organizations. Harvesters combines those volunteers with donated foodstuffs and churns out amazing programs like the BackSnack initiative for school children or boxes of food for seniors. Marissa, the community engagement manager, guided us through some safety tips before we hit the packing line, and we were all in sync, moving towards that common goal. Whether you volunteer your time, donate food, or provide financial resources, Harvesters gives us all that important sense of belonging and understanding. Communities grow strong when we pull together during times of great need, and those communities flourish because of our common effort.

Cross-Lines

4.2

(5 reviews)

This place closed in 2020, it has been turned into a food pantry. The food pantry provides a better…read moreresource for the community.

Cute little thrift shop. Sorta hard to find, it's behind a church. Found a few vintage housewares…read morefor a great price. I hope they say open.

Second Harvest Food Bank

3.7

(3 reviews)

I am so thankful for Second Harvest! I have two teenagers, one a very healthy eater, and the other…read morewill eat according to his mood, which is very unpredictable. Not being able to work puts our budget for food at an all time low. Not only are the staff friendly, but they genuinely seem to enjoy volunteering there. The food they have is like a "treat" because honestly some things I get I could not afford to buy if it weren't for Second Harvest. And they are healthy foods! I don't feel ashamed or bad about myself because of the polite way I am treated. God Bless them all!!

Awesome people with alot of compassion and upbeat, and encouraging words when distributing the…read moremiracle born nourishment to the folks there from being left with few options.

Catholic Charities Family Support Center

4.0

Great people always looking to help others with a lot of services. Has TurnStyles store with good…read moreused items for cheap prices. Should check them out. They are always looking for people to volunteer with checking items out and helping at the store.

Community Food Pantry of Butler

Always willing to help ppl amazing staff and you get to do your own shopping! This place has…read moregotten me through some major hardships! Bates county is blessed by this organization!

Habitat For Humanity of Kansas City ReStore

4.5

(17 reviews)

We're in the process of moving, and that comes with the always freeing, Marie-Kandoing effect of…read moreunloading some items that were useful for one chapter, but might not be for the next. We coordinated (ok, my wife coordinated) a pickup from our curb with them and I have to say it was the smoothest donation process yet. We've done things in the past with a few other organizations that were good, but not as communicative. This group called when they were 30 minutes out, wrote up a receipt and left it with us (all masked up during Covid) and took every single item. When you're clearing out, I feel like there are three tiers: Sell; thing like our newer dresser, bed frame, and other items that people are always going to need. We used FB Marketplace and sold each item in 24 hours or less. Donate; items that might be more niche like art, TV stands, end tables that need a little love, etc. That's where we utilized Habitat. Scrap/trash: We utilize KCMO's large trash pickup and while they have skipped it a time or two, it's pretty good overall. I haven't been into their store to shop around myself, at least not yet, but it seems promising. Highly recommend if you have donations that you can't load or haul yourself!

Donation pickup practices are horrible. Never again will I donate to this company. Employees…read morewould rather watch than load donated furniture.

Aaron's Services

4.7

(38 reviews)

Just the best people ever. Ashley got the tech out to us within 45 minutes of our call late on a…read moreFriday afternoon. The whole difficult situation was handled perfectly and professionally at the agreed upon price (which was more than fair, by the way, and better than any of their competitors that we called). There were no problems, no upsell and nonsense. Just came, did what they were there for in the most friendly, professional way possible, and went on their way. Wouldn't ask for a single thing to be different.

Aaron's technician, Robert, did a great job. I am satisfied with the work done. Thanks.read more

Northland Cutz KC

We hired Chris initially for brush removal. He gave a quick quote, showed up next day and took care…read moreof it. I ended up hiring him for bi weekly lawn care for the summer and have been nothing but pleased! The quality of work is outstanding and we will always call Chris for our lawncare needs.

Chris has been mowing my yard all summer. He is very communicative, punctual and fair priced! I…read morehighly recommend him for your lawn care!

K Tailor Shop

I have had three items altered and have received helpful and courteous service withe excellent…read morealterations.

I was never taught how to sew. I am very short, with muscular legs and a decently small waist so…read morestandard clothing is typically too long, too loose, or some things just fall off! Mr. Kim does excellent work! I brought 5 pieces of clothing that needed the waist to be tighter, bottoms to be hemmed, and missing buttons. He finished everything in a timely matter nice and neatly. He quoted very reasonable pricing and everything to be ready at the same time the next day. A day later, I showed up a couple hours early & everything was bagged & ready! He always tells you how much everything costs up front. I highly recommend going here for any alterations you may need.

T’s KC Clean out

0 reviews

From the owner: T’s KC Clean Out is a locally owned and operated junk removal and dumpster rental company proudly…read moreserving Kansas City and surrounding areas. We help homeowners, businesses, landlords, and property managers clear out unwanted items quickly, safely, and affordably. Our services include residential junk removal, commercial cleanouts, full property cleanouts, construction debris removal, yard waste hauling, and convenient dumpster rentals for projects of all sizes. Whether you need a single-item pickup, a full home cleanout, or a roll-off dumpster for a renovation or cleanup project, our team delivers reliable, hassle-free solutions. At T’s KC Clean Out, we are committed to environmentally responsible practices. We prioritize recycling, donating usable items, and proper disposal whenever possible, giving our customers peace of mind that their waste is handled responsibly. Whether you’re moving, remodeling, managing a rental property, or tackling a large cleanup, T’s KC Clean Out is your trusted partner for junk removal and dumpster rentals. Contact us today to schedule service and experience the professionalism, efficiency, and customer care that set us apart.

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Not only is this organization critical for our community but it truly is a fabulous volunteer…read moreexperience. We have been volunteering at Harvesters for over a decade. Our "kids" are in their 20's and it is still one of our favorite family activities. Two hour shifts that go by so fast and we have rarely ever gotten the sane area in all these years!! Grab your family, coworkers, friends or just join when available and make a difference!

Community: a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests,…read moreand goals. That's what I get from giving my time and efforts when volunteering at Harvesters: a sense of community. Sure, I could just go help for the feels, but it's so much more than that. For one, awareness of the need is a huge part of volunteering at any food bank or pantry. In any part of this great country, there are fellow community members who go with less, if not entirely without. Did you know that with COVID, the local need is up more than 40%? No? Me neither. The need is *real* and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Harvesters rallies the community, bringing together volunteer forces from groups like churches, local companies, or other like-minded organizations. Harvesters combines those volunteers with donated foodstuffs and churns out amazing programs like the BackSnack initiative for school children or boxes of food for seniors. Marissa, the community engagement manager, guided us through some safety tips before we hit the packing line, and we were all in sync, moving towards that common goal. Whether you volunteer your time, donate food, or provide financial resources, Harvesters gives us all that important sense of belonging and understanding. Communities grow strong when we pull together during times of great need, and those communities flourish because of our common effort.

Redemptorist Social Services Center

4.0

We have been working closely w/ this charity throughout the year and every time I volunteer at the…read moreCenter, I come away from the experience more impressed than the time before. The volunteers, running the center, are passionate about what they do while being frustrated at not being able to do more within our community. Redemptorist offers help w/ food and clothing, providing an impressive selection of clothes, shoes and house wares, which they make available to all in need. They are one of the only food banks in the city offering fresh fruits and vegetables, in addition to the standard canned variety. They also offer assistance w/ utility bills, rent and medical expenses to those who meet the requirements. One of the most amazing aspects of this community organization is they don't simply offer a hand out but rather work to offer a hand up. I look forward to continuing my work w/ Diana Kennedy and the dedicated staff at Redemptorist for years to come.

Raytown Emergency

I've been volunteering at this organization since 2009. I can honestly say that the staff does an…read moreamazing job at mobilizing the community of Raytown to address the needs of less fortunate members of the community. They are all warm and professional. They do everything they can to give their clients a helping hand.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City

4.5

(8 reviews)

I've only been to this location a couple of times but it's never disappointed me. I'm glad that…read morethey relocated to this place. It's a beautiful location. This organization is probably one of my favorite ones in Kansas City. My children have participated as littles and we've always been well taken care of. The staff here are very caring and open. We had a situation with one of our bigs ghosting my child but they quickly handled the situation. It seems like they are constantly growing and doing new things. They stay in contact with us on a regular basis. They make us feel like we matter and that's a wonderful thing. I often find myself encouraging people to volunteer to this company. I love them and can't say enough good things about them.

After hearing bad and good reviews of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, I decided to take a…read morefurther look on my own.... I've officially became a member of the program and matched with my "little" and could not be more happy to be involved with such a great organization. Throughout the process it's been extremely comfortable and easy. My reasoning for wanting to become part of the program is because I missed being around kids and this was a great opportunity to change that. BBBS makes you remember how great an organization truly can be.

Mimi's Pantry

The people that work here are so kind and helpful. I can't believe how much food they gave me. Very…read moreorganized. I will be back for sure.

The people at Mimi's are really fantastic! They help a lot of people . They're open three days a…read moreweek for clients. You get to pick your own produce and it's just a wonderful experience! I highly recommend it!

Catholic Charities Family Support Center

4.0

Great people always looking to help others with a lot of services. Has TurnStyles store with good…read moreused items for cheap prices. Should check them out. They are always looking for people to volunteer with checking items out and helping at the store.

Cross-Lines

4.2

(5 reviews)

This place closed in 2020, it has been turned into a food pantry. The food pantry provides a better…read moreresource for the community.

Cute little thrift shop. Sorta hard to find, it's behind a church. Found a few vintage housewares…read morefor a great price. I hope they say open.

Heart To Heart International

Wonderful place to volunteer. They do great work for so many all over the world and here in the…read morecommunity. Everyone I met was kind and so dedicated to helping others. If you're looking to give back sign up at Heart to Heart.

Goodwill - North Oak

3.4

(19 reviews)

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This location apparently specializes in clothing only and have very limited to no electronics at…read moreall; I understand that every thrift location has its own specialty but this store is a clothes factory and the prices are unreasonable in a way compared to other local thrift stores, it's kinda odd how they get donations for free but charge regular store prices for free inventory

Great play they have a wide selection of items I found so many books to read and just little things…read morelike coffee cups to plates

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