I'm writing this two years later I worked with lani oprescu…read moreHonestly i would have went through with my adoption process If lani didn't try to change my mind in the family i originally chose. She wanted me to give the black family my child because i was black. I'm not american born There are other cultures out there And that was a major part in my decision making upon not proceeding with the adoption. Who knows what plans outside of what i wanted would have happen Not to mention she went on to disclose private things about my case to the maternity home i was living in. Tip: don't sabotage your cases

Kind and loving social workers who have either adopted or were adopted. Lots of empathy and…read moreassistance. You really won't find a more effective agency in Hawaii. Will use them again if need be.

Hands down the best pregnancy resource center on Oahu! Their new location on Liliha Street offers…read moreplenty of parking and the facility is ultra modern and private. Staff is Christ-centered so DO NOT BE AFRAID, as our Savior said, from seeking help here. Any pregnancy whether planned or unexpected is a stressful situation. Don't be afraid of reaching out and don't try to go it alone....Here you will not only find help, resources, assistance, and non-judgmental personal support, but also peace. These trained caring volunteers have been working in this field for many years and are very happy to assist. Call them today or visit their webpage. Mahalo and God bless you.

From the owner: Our centers exist to provide you with aid for possible unplanned pregnancies. Our doors are open to…read moreboth men and women. Having been established since 1967, trust in our staff to provide you with compassionate services in a completely non - judgmental setting.

I dropped off 5 carloads of home goods, clothing, bedding, etc while downsizing my mom's condo to…read moremove her into a house with my sis and her fam. Helping Hands was so much closer to where we live compared to Salvation Army or Goodwill. I like that Helping Hands is truly a nonprofit organization because they don't sell your donated goods to the people who need them. People can come get the goods for free at helping hands. Staff were always very friendly and helpful with unloading my car. They are also very good about giving me the tax write off forms. (Salvation Army has you go to a website to get tax form and I couldn't even create an account successfully on the website. Kept getting error message.) Helping hands drop off times are Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM so the drop off window is pretty limited.

Just had to wait while one person before me donated. They offered to help me unload & asked if I…read morewanted a receipt. Walking to my car, I saw a name not mine on it. HHH uses carbon paper receipts. The gentleman helping gave me my original top clear receipt. Hope they have a record of me & my donation...

Oh gosh where do I begin? The short story is Pounce has my 3 felines this weekend.... I picked…read morethem up yesterday.... after a 4 night 5 star feline hotel visit. Here is my story: I usually have my cats under control at home or cat boarding at my veterinarian's location when I travel. but shucks! I wasn't lucky this past weekend. The other side of the coin is I was lucky because I found Pounce. A couple points 1. a walking distance to my office 2. pricing comparable to what my vet would charge 3. please environment for my felines 4. easy drop off easy pick up 5. daily follow up with pics of my felines from Pounce 6. comprehensive schedule of their stay; to and including when they use the bathroom... go figure! 7. they can/will administer meds if need be (one of my girls has asthma) My felines while happy to return home with me were treated with kindness and care. I will always go to Pounce from now on. Now then, the facility- clean, climate and air controlled facilities. I went to the Queen Street location and parking was easy. Right in front. You will need to call them when you get there. The doors are closed (for obvious reasons) and one of the gals will come out to get you. Same process on the way out! They have your fur babies all packed up and ready to go. Call them and they will wheel them out to your car!!! Sadly, I won't be boarding my felines at my vet any more as I'm so pleased with Pounce. Imagine! My own vet who cares for my fur babies want to charge you all sorts of things to board. Forget that; especially since my felines were not strangers to the vet clinic. But now! my felines are no longer strangers to Pounce. A definite must try if you have felines to board!

He always has a good time and comes back home in tip top shape. It's not too far from the airport…read moreso it is convenient to drop him off on the way.

Do not hire them as a divorce attorney! Justin Sturdivant is lacking in every way…read more He took my mother for over $17,000.00 and never did a thing to help her. Only communication was with assistant paralegals, He withdrew his services with less than 24 hours before court. He has zero contact with clients prior to court. He has no morals or integrity, He will just take your money and not produce anything in your favor. Stay far away from this attorney.

As a former client, I have several suggestions for Mr. Sturdivant. When a client who lives 4500…read moremiles away in a different time zone asks if she can please record his instructions, allow it. Don't say that it is "hostile" on her part. WIth the time zone difference, I could only speak to Mr. Sturdivant at 11 pm at night..when he was out of court. I was so tired and so distressed with my situation that my intent was not to be "hostile." I was trying to grasp every instruction being given. Also, on the day before the trial, the phone "briefing" was worthless. Everything Mr. Sturvidant said the judge would ask, she did not ask. He doesn't think like a judge and that's what I needed. Thank goodness, I had the presence of mind to respond in my favor (with some gentle suggestions from the judge). Hopefully, Mr. Sturdivant has performed better on his client's behalf since my case.

I always find it to be an easy process to drop off donations at this Goodwill. It's centrally…read morelocated and near the Safeway on Beretania. It's not too hard to get to, and once you get there, you drive in to their garage and there's a pull-through spot where you can stop and drop off your donations. Every time I've gone, there's been a worker there who responds quickly and comes over to my car with a rolling cart to help collect donations. They always ask me if I need a receipt for donation purposes. It's quick and simple and I don't have to do much more than unload my trunk. I've never been behind more than one car, and usually there's no line at all. Easy, helpful spot to donate your goods or to buy new-to-you items.

I am so grateful that Goodwill offers free tax preparation for low income kupuna. It's best you…read moremake your reservations when they post their dates and times (usually the end of February) because they fill up fast. My tax preparer was Fia. She was a gem and she worked quickly. Mahalo Fia.

As a fellow Hawaii family law attorney, I highly recommend Emma Littman and the Law Office of Emma…read moreLittman Baker. I've had the opportunity to work with her on divorce and custody matters, and she is exactly the kind of advocate clients need in what are often difficult and highly emotional cases. Emma is knowledgeable, strategic, and consistently well-prepared. She has a strong command of the Hawaii family law, as well as courtroom rules and procedures, and she handles complex issues with clarity and precision. Just as importantly, she exercises sound judgment and takes a practical, client-focused approach to resolving cases. Emma strikes an excellent balance between being a strong advocate and a professional, reasonable counterpart. She knows when to push and when to work toward resolution, which is critical in family law. That balance makes her effective both in negotiations and in litigation. Emma also maintains a high level of professionalism and credibility with opposing counsel and the Hawaii Family Court, which speaks volumes about her, personally and professionally. When presented with the opportunity, I recommend Hawaii family law attorney Emma Littman, highly and without reservation.

Emma Littman handled my very difficult divorce case and TRO with professionalism and (literally)…read morestood by my side in my time of need. I am very grateful for her presence. Her experience and expertise was exactly what I needed throughout the lengthy divorce process. Her paralegal Anika was also amazing throughout. They are very responsive and respectful, and they make a fabulous team. I highly recommend Emma Littman for any Divorce and family law needs!

Greg Ryan turned out to be an amazing lawyer who kept things on a positive path. He educated my son…read moreabout each step of the divorce journey keeping my grandson the focus of every one's thoughts. It was a great pleasure and experience knowing that there are honest and good lawyers willing to do right by their client. At first I thought he was going to refer us to another colleague but I had this strong feeling about this lawyer being the right person for us. He turned out to be exactly what we needed throughout the process. He also was reasonable in guiding his clients so court costs were kept as minimal as possible. I feel like he's our go to lawyer if ever I need one.

If you need someone who can provide honest feedback, relate to your situation, and offer genuine…read moreassistance, look no further than the Law Office of Greg Ryan and associates. Greg is professional, responsive, and always makes time to answer questions. He has the right playbook and strategy for any legal situation. Before seeking Greg's advice, I had several court appearances, which resulted in continuations. However, after consulting with Greg, my case was resolved in just one session. He immediately started working on my case, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. If you're looking for someone to represent you to the fullest, I recommend contacting Greg. He has a heart of Gold".I could genuinely say he's God sent.

My experience here is always top notch. Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable. The staff is…read morewelcoming and directions are very clear. Once you are chosen to join a focus group an email is sent to you a few days in advance. Time, date and parking directions are all included. Validation is included for Bishop Square parking only located on Alakea Street. Once you arrive you check in, grab a meal and drink and then sit in a nice clean air conditioned room until your focus group begins. I always find the meals quite satisfying. The topics are usually interesting and I would participate weekly if I could! Within a few days of completing the two hour session you receive another email with directions to claim your gift card. Options usually include Amazon, Walmart, and Starbucks. Gratuity varies but I always feel it's quite generous for giving honest feedback in a nice, clean and safe environment.

I received a call and was scheduled to participate in the fast food focus group. I was quite…read moreexcited to be participating. Unfortunately, my family had been sharing a fever abd sore throat that week. I woke unable to talk. I was extremely disappointed. I sm hoping i will be asked to participate at a later date.