I've been going to this church for about 2 years. Motto:…read moreOpen Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Tagline: A Progressive Church for Thinking People Things they believe: You shouldn't blindly follow. Alternative lifestyles shouldn't be condemned. Giving messages in the bible a modern day connotation. As in: I don't really read the bible because I know you have to study the history and understand the time period to understand the meanings of the words, and I just don't have the time to learn all that. But, an example would be one Sunday the sermon was about how God said to rest on Sunday, which is just impossible for me, and the Pastor said, what God really meant was that we should take time out of our hectic busy lives for a few moments of peace. So take care of yourself. This church has a message of love overcomes all, condemnation is not on the agenda for this one. So I highly recommend this as a starting place for looking for a church if you are feeling trapped by the fundalistic views you are receiving elsewhere. So the Cons? Most of the congregation is older, but there is a movement in this church to reach the needs of younger (anyone under 65). If your looking for more in a church than sitting one Sunday a week listening to a preacher, this might actually be the place for you, as long as your willing to make new friends and let the people there know what you want. Like I told them I would like a group that gets together and plays board games like settlers of catan, and they are going to buy the game and arrange that activity. And I mentioned that meet up would be a great place to reach people my age, so they started an account. It's nice to be in a church where they care about the needs of people and respond to them. And they aren't just focused on how many seats they can fill on Sunday or how much money they can fill their coffers with. It's nice to know even though they are bringing in less donations than they have expenses, they are still providing the same level of care to their members, and community. They help support an orphanage in Africa, the interfaith family shelter in everett, (where homeless in Stanwood usually end up) and the food bank in Stanwood. Their focus on truly helping those around them simply to do the Right thing in this world is refreshing and constantly reminds me why I believe in God, and that God can be seen in each of Us.

Excellent all around organization, that assist the homeless crisis straight on. Wonderful staff. My…read morecase manager Mr. MIKE MOBERLY, really goes beyond the call of duty to help those in need. Again what a excellent program in Bellevue Washington.

Cocoon House shelters all needy kids from very young to 24 years old. our family donates to this…read moreorganization every Christmas to help make theirs a little brighter .

A great place for adolescents to find help.Are you a homeless teen? Need help with housing? School?…read moreParents? The law? Call 425 259 5802 perhaps cocoon can help.

Wow this place is awesome. Stopped by for 'training' for their Operation Front line volunteering…read moreprogram, which teaches families, parents, kids and teens of low income families how to cook nutritious and delicious meals on a budget. What a great idea! Instead of just giving out food, each class participant gets a great lesson in cooking and nutrition, then they get to help create a meal in class AND a bag of groceries to take home with them to practice. The people at training were great - nutrition majors, foodies, chefs all mingling in a philanthropic pow wow. The training was hands on and interactive, and I really like Solid's Ground's focus on diversity, equality, respect and education as a way to help the community. Super cool place! There was a cooking class going on with a room of kids and it smelled heavenly! Look up Solid Ground's Operation Front Line if you love food and love volunteering!

Although Solid Ground appears as a Coordinated Entry Access point for people in search of resources…read morefor housing or eviction prevention, the highly unprofessional staff will not provide assistance to anyone they do not know and do not like. Staff at this agency use call screening devices to scan for names and telephone numbers of previous clients whom the staff have blacklisted from social services. Do not waste your valuable time and energy on this non profit agency that acts as an obvious grift.

It's been almost three years since my Simon passed away (I still miss him a lot), and my husband…read morelooooooves cats, so we decided to adopt a cat, specifically an older cat, as kittens, while adorable, are a little high energy and high maintenance for us. We were planning on adopting a cat sometime this summer, when last week, I found out that the SPCA is reducing the adoption fees on older cats (not kittens) by 50% between May 25th and May 31st. So while we weren't planning on adopting a cat just yet, we decided to take advantage of the promotion this weekend -- it was the puuuurrrrfect opportunity! We had looked at the website ahead of time, and there were some cats that we were interested in, based on their description and appearance, but you really have to meet the cat before making a decision. At the SPCA, there were a couple that we liked (neither of which we had considered from the website), and in the end, we chose the oldest cat there, at ten years old. (According to his backstory, he was surrendered because a child in the family was allergic -- so sad that after ten years he was given away.) Not only is he old, but he's also really fat, at nearly 20 lbs! But he's a lovely cat, very friendly and affectionate, although a little shy. (So far, he's spent the majority of his time hiding under the couch or bed, but he purrs a lot and likes being pet, and he has come out a few times for cuddles.) While my husband and I had been discussing adopting a cat, and from where (SPCA, VOKRA, Cat Therapy & Rescue, etc), I was worried that it would be a huge hassle and that we would be rejected for some ridiculous reason. (VOKRA and Cat Therapy & Rescue seem a little intense -- I understand wanting to make sure that a cat goes to a good home, but good grief! Their rules and requirements are ridiculous!) However, we had no issues at all with the adoption at the SPCA. Once we decided on a cat, we filled out an application, a staff member asked us a few reasonable questions, as well as patiently answered all our questions about the cat, and it was done -- we had a kitty to take home! The cat's name was Seth Rogen, a name we hate (I don't even care for the actor), but it's wrong to change a cat's name when he's so old, so we tried calling him Seth. But the name just doesn't fit, and in the end, I'm calling him Beau, after Beau Nugget, an extremely obese cat whose weight loss journey can be watched on YouTube.

It Was Terrible , I went with my family and wanted to pet the animals but the woman said that we…read morecan't , she said that the animals there are "Sad" because they are rescued , I was so sad because I loved dogs and wanted to play with them because I don't have a pet , it was not really her fault but I wish that they can make people come and play with animals , it would maybe make someone fall in love with an animal and adopt it

Run by Catholic Community Services,, CCS,, this has been a game changer in the battle to escape…read morehomelessness! A nice, clean room, case management to work towards a permanent place, supportive, helpful staff. I am truly grateful for all they have done!!

I called to get information the staff were very helpful thank you. That is exactly what is the…read morebest.

Great goodwill! Clean, organized, well priced, and friendly staff. Would recommend and would go…read moreagain.

I went here in hopes of finding black boots-- so my mission was pretty specific. I didn't find the…read moreboots but can say that the store felt well organized, seemed clean, and the general vibe was positive. I'd return here to thrift a little if I was in the area again.