I came by Craft Alliance before the holidays looking for some cute ornaments. Their selection of…read moreglass blown ornaments is beautiful and kept my tree very pretty. The people working there were very nice and helpful in teaching me about the artist and pointing out other items that might be of interest. I plan to keep these for years to come!

Craft Alliance offers camps for kids, classes for kids, teens, adults and 1 day craft seminars. All…read morethe teachers I have had there do a great job of balancing the students interests and aptitudes in the class while allowing freedom to explore and for projects in. I am so thankful to have a place like this in St. Louis. I highly recommend joining as a member and taking some classes (you get a discount as a member)!

Lovely place!! The people working the cash register were very kind and helpful. They source their…read moreitems from local vendors so I would definitely recommend it!

I love City Greens and its mission to serve the underserved and support farmers in MO/IL. Locally…read moregrown vegetables, eggs and meat have great flavor and better nutrition than those sold at grocery stores. I appreciate the variety of products and vegetables. Fresh grown turmeric, varieties of squash, potatoes, have caused me to expand my palate and encourages me to eat a rainbow of foods for healthy gut microbiome. They offer free vegetables that are on the brink of spoiling, but still serviceable for broth or soup. I have supported City Greens since its inception and it has blossomed into a food lovers paradise!

HavenHouse was truly our safe haven when visiting St Louis for a medical appointment. From the…read morestart, they were the best. Easy to make the reservation. Answered all questions when I called (and called back and back and back again!). They even called a couple of days before to confirm the reservation. Not only did they provide an affordable room, they treated one adult per room and children under 12 to the buffet breakfast and also gave us, free of charge, one meal (which we had as lunch) and snacks and drinks. To top it off, they allowed us to borrow a microwave and use their freezer! It truly was a saving grace and we wish they were in all states we visit for medical appointments as they made us feel cared for, like we had friends we could ask for help. Cannot thank them or recommend them enough.

Haven House is one of those places doing IMPORTANT work. It is one of my favorite local places to…read moredeliver boxes of goods. The Haven House has a donation wish list on their website. They also have volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups. Need a local charity to support...look no further than the Haven House. The Haven House is a hospital hospitality house. The mission to provide the comfort of home to patients and their families visiting St. Louis for medical treatments. Lodging, transportaion to area Hospitals, support, and meals are some of the amenities the Haven House provides guests. Visit their Facebook Page or Website for more details.

The ronald mc Donald house is a home away from home for families with children being treated at…read morenearby hospitals (children's, cardinal glennon, Shriners etc) who are not from the St. Louis area. The house is new with all of the necessary facilities to accommodate ppl with disabilities. There is also a wing of guest rooms oriented at immunosuppressed guests. The house offers many services other than just lodging. 1 chef prepared meal/day, access to 24 grab and go food, indoor play and recreation areas and shuttle services to and from hospitals. There is also access to tickets to local attractions like zoo, city museum, magic house etc. The facility is beautiful, welcoming and an emotional shelter for ppl going thru the trauma of a sick child. I work as a volunteer at the reception desk a couple times/month but have been involved with the house since 1985 in one way or another!

Went to volunteer in the kitchen to make dinner for family's and it was so much fun and rewarding…read more The family's really appreciated us helping out and talking with them. The staff at Ronald McDonald house are so nice and supportive not only of the family's but also of all the volunteers that come and help. Shout out to Chef Matt and Chef Tony for letting us come and help and teaching us how to work in a commercial kitchen.

I volunteer as a youth sports coach here and it is a fabulous experience! I love the program…read morestructure that allows me to come in and give my expertise as a coach but I don't have to worry about the details of finding practice time, space or games. This facility is truly a part of the community with programming in fitness, aquatics, child care, sports, community garden, skate park, and so much more! If you want to join programs there is a cost difference between members and non-members.

I have been to South City YMCA many times and I enjoy it. Coming here for a period of time I have…read morebeen able to notice some of the benefits and disadvantages of this gym. I enjoy the various group classes that they offer and the staff's level of professionalism. They also have two separate areas filled with weightlifting equipment. One thing that I think needs improvement is the amount of lockers that are broken, some of them can't be opened because the latches have broken off. Also the area for cardio machines have a good variety of machines, but it is also very cramped navigating through the area.

Ahhh, The SPOT. Truly a new place for GLBTQ youth (anyone between ages 13-24) to pass time and…read morereceive important health attention that they deserve AT NO CHARGE. FREE I said! The Spot's principles and purpose are modeled after the Broadway Youth Center in Chicago, IL. They offer youth: -Drop-in Services -HIV/STD Testing -Medical Care -Counseling -Case Management -Education & Vocation Their locale is in a two-story building within the "loft-looking" area of the Central West End. The ambiance is modern with flat-screen TVs, a lounge, computers with internet access, washer/drying machines to do laundry, showers, board games & more! I hope to see the SPOT be a success within the GLBT community as it has been in Chicago since 2004.

This was my first visit. It's a very unique set up because they have service is in the Tivoli…read moretheater. They have two services and I went to the 10:15 . I was greeted by the smell of coffee but not so much by a greater . As a first time visitor it would have been nice to have someone there to tell you where to go. So, i just followed the others and found my way to the theater where service was. The congregation is young and diverse, the music is good and the lesson was on spot. Pros: great service and unique location Cons : parking in the loop is always terrible They do communion, offering, and prayer all at once so there is a thrall if people lining up to get to the front. I was in the back and it takes over 10 min it's a bit confusing . I definitely plan to return and try the 9 am service -maybe less chaos

Love this church. Has changed my own along with my entire family's life. I would recommend this…read moreextremely friendly enviornment to anyone no matter race, ethnicity, culture or religious background.

The rooms were clean, so we're the kitchen areas.the people were friendly and helpful. Everything…read morewas free.

Such a huge Blessing for cancer families needing lodging 2- more hours from home…read more Clean rooms, friendly staff, and such a caring and family environment. 4-5 blocks from BJCH and they also offer a Fred shuttle service you and from the lodge to the hospital. All things are donated or on a volunteer basis. Open 365 days a year. Not in the best neighborhood but you learn where you can and can go during the day and night. The city never seems to sleep at night but free is free! Secure parking and also many outside organizations come in a provide meals and other services. Highly recommend IF one needs yo stay long term due to a journey called cancer.

I have been really impressed with Catholic charities ministry and out reach programs for residents…read moreof Saint Louis and Saint charles county.

This organization literally does the Lord's work in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.read more