Lighthouse Ministries…read more A look inside: Pastor Joe got me an uber there on a Wednesday afternoon, as I was to participate in their "volunteer" program. I listed on my application that I take Suboxone and have for years. No issue. On Friday afternoon a guy named Reggie shows up and tells me to leave immediately. (Let me add that on Thursday i had to go to the ER and get antibiotics for strep throat). The reason I had to leave is that I take Suboxone. He says it will make me drop dirty for benzodiazepines and amphetamines, both of which is totally false and literally scientifically impossible. Reggie has a volunteer follow me around as I pack up my stuff, saying i need to leave right now over and over as if I did something wrong, when I absolutely haven't. While I was there i seen that in the mornings after the over night guests leave, the volunteers are tasked with staging the dorms to look a certain way --just in case-- if any donors might want to walk through. So, every morning 120 bunks are made up nicely with nice sheets and blankets etc just so that at 2pm another volunteer can go around and rip all the stuff back off the beds. I asked why they did this? And was told it was to stage the property to look a certain way, to look "nice" if anyone were to want to walk through before or after donating money. They don't help volunteers not program participants get jobs. But rather promote the homeless to pay $7 per night to stay from 4pm-6am everyday. Even if you work you can't enter after the usual 4-5pm check in time. So they really aren't trying to better anyone's life. I would bet plenty of money is collected to allow for their "programs" and "volunteers". But it's all misdirection and deception. Staging daily. Kicking people out for no reason. Not really trying to help people with employment or flexibility. And it's all done in the name of God. Pretty sure God brought me to Lakeland just so I could witness this atrocious behavior and people. Reggie is not only uneducated on what he speaks, but totally unprofessional and literally bullied me. Shame on Lighthouse. Sincerely, Ryan S. Trucker 863.346.0512

Well, I'm disappointed and rather insulted. The donation/thrift section refuses to take a desk…read morebecause they "don't take desks", a table because it has a scratch mark, a large dresser because it had testing paint (I was planning on repainting it but never got around to it), and the 2 end tables that went with the dresser because the legs are "loose". These pieces of furniture survived being moved twice and been around for decades. Of course it's not going to be brand new looking. And all that is needed is some TLC. The only thing they took was a massive China cabinet. For a church, this is very not-church-like. Especially the two gentlemen had a vibe of being pretentious. They did take the smaller box/bag items though which is why it's a 2 star instead of 1. They also lack communication. We were told they would go across the street to get their stuff. My mother called the day before to be sure the day before pick up, they never called back. They called the day of and said they'd call us when they were 20 minutes out and would not because they were booked (which is fair, but they should have said so earlier). They actually called when they were 10 minutes out so we were scrambling to get their stuff to our house. I think they refused to take it because they, the drivers, didn't want to put in any effort and actually work. We won't be donating to them again. Instead we have another that would take just about anything, give it the TLC it needs and sell it to someone who needs it.

Took great care of my cat when I took him in for neutering. Kept me informed & were very reasonableread more

Update: Aside from the kitten that I lost because of the negligence of the doctor. I have another…read morekitten, who is thankfully, still healthy. However, the doctor is now refusing to fill a prescription for flea medication because it "puts His license on the line." He's concerned with his license over flea medication, but was not concerned with it when he was negligent and sent us home with a sick kitten twice. It's one thing to be negligent, it's another to call a grieving pet parent and accuse them of misinformation. On 3/10, we took my kitten who was losing weight, was so thin you could feel all of his bones, was lethargic and had discharge from his eyes. We were told that it was not an upper respiratory infection and that his lungs sounded clear. We were given eyedrops to clear the discharge and told to return in a week if he did not improve. I had previously scheduled an appointment on 3/17 to get Chili and his littermate vaccinated so I took them in. I verbally told the VetTech that Chili had not improved and I was concerned that it was now two weeks and he was low energy, wasn't using the litterbox, and had not gained weight. She came back and told me that the doctor was not concerned and that Chili was just going to be a small cat. A week later I made an appointment at a different vet to get another opinion. Within seconds of seeing Chili they advised to get him to a hospital asap. took him to a Hospital where we were told he had FIP and had to make a quality of life decision. At 5 months old, Chili had to be put down. If you look up FIP, the symptoms are exactly what I brought up. Looking back it's mindblowing that we were sent home twice and my concerns brushed off as 'a small cat'. I spoke to Caroline who sounded very robotic. She informed me that the drops we were given said to go back in a week if he didn't improve to get a different medication for a URI despite the fact the vet told us it was NOT a URI. She also told me that Chili maintained his weight across both appointments. maintaining weight does not mean maintaining a HEALTHY weight. Especially when his littermate was 2 pounds heavier and much larger than him. She told me that I was told that I could get him tested for the coronavirus, which mutates into FIP, but that they did not offer this in house. This is a blatant lie. At NO point was I advised that I could get him tested or that it might be something else. I asked to speak to someone else and I was told that her supervisor, Marie would call me back that day. The next day Marie had not called me back but I did receive an email confirming Chili's next appointment. I called in immediately to cancel this and mentioned that I was waiting on a call. She called me back within the hour and sounded very bothered and informed me that she had 10 minutes to spare. We went over the details and she started sticking to the fact that Chili maintained his weight despite the fact that I brought up other concerns as well. Once her 10 minutes were up she told me she'd look into it further and would have to call me back. She called me and let me know that we provided misinformation. She also referenced an appointment for my other cat from two months ago likely in an attempt to blame the fact she had a URI on why Chili got sick. She stated that in the 10 minutes the vet saw Chili he was not concerned because he was squirming to get away and was given a healthy body score. Trying to get away from a stranger who is poking and prodding you does not trump 2 weeks of being lethargic. Marie also told me that I was informed it was URI which contradicts what Caroline told me. I told her that all I wanted was some accountability for the fact I was not informed that I could take Chili to get tested elsewhere for a possible coronavirus diagnosis. She told me that I was informed --- I was informed that Chili would be a small cat. This practice will not take accountability for anything and instead of doing so will turn it around and blame you for not providing all of the necessary information or for misspeaking.

I work with a rescue and the doctor at Paws Plus has operated on and saved several that were bad…read more Personally, it's where I also take my own and everyone there has been helpful and easy to work with. I trust them.

What a great clinic! I made an online appointment in the middle of the night in a desparate attempt…read moreto have my kitten neutered the next day. They called me as soon as they opened the very next mornig and were able to add him to the surgery schedule same-day. They took very good care of my baby, gave detailed instructions for post-op care, and even called a few days later to check in on his recovery. Would definitely recommend!

I don't write a lot of reviews but my disappointment in this particular American Legion (Lakeland…read morePost #4) has compelled me to leave this review. I am a 23-year retired disabled Army Veteran and American Legion member in Lakeland, FL, and, relevant to this review, a certified VA volunteer and life-long musician dedicating my time to the national Guitars-for-Vets (G4V) organization. We are a national level organization of veterans and local musicians who give free guitar lessons (and guitars) to veterans with PTSD, TBI, or physical disabilities. We also host monthly group jam-a-longs at other American Legion posts. We do accept donated used or new guitars and accessories from local individuals or companies/organizations, but we have no local budget and no dedicated facilities. We operate with the generosity of local veteran organizations allowing us to use an otherwise unused space and hour or two a week to conduct lessons and maybe a jam-a-long once every 3-4 months. That's it. Currently, for disabled veterans in the Lakeland area, our only option is for them to drive to the Winter Haven American Legion or Tampa American Legion (both fantastic and welcoming posts). I have attempted to coordinate the same with the Lakeland American Legion for our disabled vets in the Lakeland area but, after several phone calls, messages, visits, explanations, dropping off business cards with a written request, and speaking directly with the Commander twice over the past few months, our organization was denied being able to use this post for lessons. The Commander told me last month he needed to address it at the 06SEP2025 meeting and get back to me. I wasn't sure why such a small request asking for nothing of value had to be approved by the Officers, but he said that's the way he likes to do things so I waited. I got no reply from him. I got a hold of him today (25SEP2025). He said it was addressed at the meeting and they were not interested. I am appalled that a veteran's organization with the tag line: "Here to support veterans and their families." would deny allowing G4V to use otherwise unused space for an hour or two a week to help disabled veterans in the area. I suppose I should have paid attention to the words following that tag line in all caps: "PUBLIC ALWAYS WELCOME!!" That seems to be more the Commander's focus. I was honestly not excited about the post for lessons. Other than the name, It just seems like a dark smoky public dive bar, but I would have taken it. I do know they just spent $40,000.00 on a new roof. The Commander was sure to tell me that. He acted like I was asking him for money. It was insulting. I asked for nothing but unused space, at his convenience, for an hour or two a week. This is not a plea. I am not asking for anything and I am not asking for clarification of any "misunderstanding". The request and reply were both very clear. This is my review. No thanks!

Went for Friday night fish dinner. Potions were huge . Can't beat the price $9. Went with a group…read moreof 10. Support our Veterans!!

Forgive the essay, but I've worked with ASA Service dogs and Amanda for over a year now. I was…read moreinitially paired with a dog who was not the right fit for me. I addressed my concerns to Amanda and she did everything to make it right. I now count myself lucky for the hiccup because it led to my current service dog, Barkley. Barkley is extremely well trained and smarter than plenty of humans I know He bonded to me almost instantly- within a day. It's a life-changing moment when a dog like Barkley recognizes that he's here to be with you and help you through your most difficult days. The benefits of having that kind of support system are incalculable. But service dogs are hard to come by and often harder to raise funds for. I was genuinely surprised at how affordable ASA prices their pups (relative to every other SD organization I've ever seen in the U.S.). Amanda will work with you before during and after you get your new teammate. I highly encourage you to ask any and every question as you go through this journey. Amanda will 100% be there to address any concerns or inquiries. On a personal note, having been through this process twice now, I can officially say that Amanda is one of the kindest individuals in existence and her passion for this work and these dogs is palpable. I am so grateful that I found ASA Service Dogs and that Barkley was assigned to me. He is perfect, and helping me tremendously in varied and sometimes surprising ways. A service dog can truly change your life for the better, and Amanda/ASA Service Dogs will help make that into a reality.

From the owner: ASA Service Dogs offers an effective and significantly beneficial resource for physically and/or…read morementally disabled individuals. We provide uniquely trained service dogs that perform specialized tasks for the disabled child or adult; resulting in an enhanced quality of life for the dog, the recipient, as well as the recipient's friends and family. Here at ASA Service Dogs, recipient/handler education and superior quality training is not only the standard, it is our passion.

This is a wonderful fair trade international market store! Wide variety of hand-crafted items from…read moreAfrica, Haiti & elsewhere, where artisans are paid a fair wage for their talents. Well-curated by the owner, beautiful "gift buying" store as well as upscaling the decor in your home. Nice jewelry pieces, too. Some are way out of my price range, but there are less expensive items as well. Buy beautiful things, help a third world country's citizens out! win. win.

From the owner: Take Heart is a women-owned fair trade store located in downtown Lakeland, FL. We offer ethically…read moremade jewelry, home decor, gift sets, baskets and kitchenware from local and global artisans. We're proud to represent over 20 countries in our store! Store purchases support our non-profit organization empowering orphans and widows in rural Kenya to overcome poverty through education and entrepreneurship. Your purchase here creates opportunity, fights injustice and shift culture.