Ann Arbor is lucky to be home to some amazing non-profits, but I'd say that the Neutral Zone is…read moreamong my very favorite NPOs. They consistently provide programming for teenagers that makes me think "Man! I wish someone around me had something like that when I was a teen." This is especially true when it comes to their awesome "Youth-Owned Records" -- one of the first youth-operated record labels in the country! Who knows, my guitar skills could be a lot better, maybe I would have stepped into a music studio before the age of 19, maybe my poetry skills would've been sharper pre-college, and I bet I would have formed a lot of awesome relationships with other teenagers as well as some of the staff. From what I can tell, the NZ always seems to hire staff who really know what's going on and are caring and committed as they are cool. I was thrilled a few years back to hear about the NZ getting their new home. One of the big benefits of this new location is the amount of space. The B-Side, a large open space that doubles as a music and event venue, is a great thing for them to have. Even though I'm faaar beyond my teenage years, I've been to multiple great all-ages shows here, as well as a few other events (including the recent inaugural Ignite: Ann Arbor). I think people overlook how great this space is -- it's lovely, flexible, open, and I'd encourage anyone looking for a meeting or event space to check into it. Can't hurt to expose more people to the NZ and their great work while having a cool spot for your event, right?

The Neutral Zone is doing great things big and small. Creating future leaders, artists, activists…read moreand entrepreneurs. Creating a safe space for the youth in the community to freely and fully express themselves. Putting on the most unique and exciting fundraising events. You've got to support this organization or better yet get involved with an upcoming event, it's a lot of fun and the dividends from your efforts are invaluable to the kids and the community at large.

The staff there at The Creature Conservancy are friendly, approachable, and they are genuine. They…read moreare very attentive and are willing to share their knowledge about the array animals at Creature Conservancy. I enjoyed their presentation of the cougar and dingo dogs. I will share my experiences with others.

The Creature Conservancy is pretty awesome! I pass by it all the time but finally had a chance to…read morevisit during open hours on a Sunday. It was pretty delightful & the staff were super friendly and interacting with the animals. The CC was started 20 years ago with Al the Alligator! He was dropped off at the Vet clinic and they started CC all around him. Pretty awesome. It's not a massive space so it was perfect to get there at 3:30pm - in time for the 4pm show which is followed by an Al the Alligator feeding! We checked out all the habitats on the outside as well. Super cool experience - I'd love to come back for one of their turtle yoga, 18+ paint nights, etc. They always have pretty cool themed programming. Also follow their social media - they post the best content!

Amazing deals staff is excellent I have found alot of deals and new stuff cheap you have to check…read morethis place out I recommend

Biggest salvation store that i've been to so far.Honestly though majority of items were clothes!read more

CAN has a lot of different volunteer opportunities available to get involved with the community…read morehere in Ann Arbor. I volunteered one Saturday morning when they were doing their monthly Food Distribution at Mitchell Elem. School for various families in the area who signed up to receive groceries. You can also make and bring food for the kids who come in the evening to one of their Community Centers. They have after-school programs and tutoring. www.canwashtenaw.org/volunteer

CAN is a great Non profit organization that does great work in the community. They have functions…read morefor low income children and schools. They have a regular picnic kickoff that gives pencils, paper, toys, etc to Secondary school kids. They also have various events to support the community. This includes tutoring and other assistance. I enjoy supporting this organization and I am impressed by the work that they continue to do to make a difference in people lives.

Great organization! Well organized! Vital to the community! They provide food to anyone who…read moreneeds it.

I would give you guys a 100% on your food pantry. Because it seems like you guys. I've already…read moregotten food pantry and what I have to come there. Or would you deliver the food? I'm giving you guys a five star

A wonderful place to raise kids. A beautiful, friendly neighborhood and intentional community. So…read moresorry to hear about the dog that was off leash that caused distress. Have noticed in Michigan there seem to be people all over who have their dogs off leash - including in nearby Saginaw Forest - we can find that concerning as well. Would not say that is the norm at Great Oak though.

Be aware: One of Great Oak's co-housing residents regularly lets his dog run loose. It has come…read moreafter my dog three times. The most recent time, it came off the porch so I did not have time to react until it came into contact with my dog. Even though I only had a couple seconds to react, I was able to get his dog off mine. The Great Oak dog policy specifies that dogs must be on leashes. However, this owner has figured out that the policy specifies that dogs must be on a leash, but it does not spell out that the leash must be attached to anything. In addition to being on its porch unsecured, it is often in the parking lot, allowed to run free (yes, attached to a leash but with no one holding the leash or with the leash attached to anything). Of course, I do what I can to avoid areas where this dog roams. If you are concerned about loose, aggressive dogs, this one is often near the recycling bin at the border of the Great Oak and Touchstone communities.

A treasure trove of tons of stuff. It is jumbled and disarrayed, and I love it! Wandering through…read morelooking for things I can use again. It is s huge warehouse running on a shoestring. Be kind!

Awful! It's just junk left over from last year's garage sales. Hard to navigate , pretty sketchy…read more No price on anything and they look you over when giving price. Non profit goldmine for CEO. . People are rude and OSHA needs to shut them down. Kiwanis is way bigger and everything there has an individual price tag. Best place in town. I definitely will never recommend Share House.

Nice atmosphere, fun to browse, but they didn't really have the selection in the genres I'm…read moreinterested in.

This is the best used book store in Ann Arbor. When I was here, I would visit weekly with my…read morefamily. The owner is great and will curate things for you, in a tasteful helpful way.