The people were so kind. They were so helpful with my sister getting food they had more choices…read morethan some other places before.

There is a lot of need in our city, Amazing and Grace does a great thing for our community, if you…read moreare blessed please think sharing your blesses by donating your time or food.

This small haven is the spot to drop off old glory. One would never know that there is a place to…read moreleave flags in need of a proper burial. If you weren't paying close attention, you'd most likely miss the drop off spot. I've lived here along time and never realized that this was an option. I've always retired my flags to the Boy Scouts. In Boy Scouts, this used to be of value.... Not sure anymore about what the values are regarding that particular organization. The location is next to the original Allen fire station. The corner of McDermot and Allen Drive. Believe it or not Allen was once a small time town. With us living in such a tumultuous time, our 'ol Glory always needs a proper place to be placed to rest. This particular container could not be a more proper place for her to start her new journey. I'm not familiar with this particular veterans group in Allen, (VFW 2195) but I have seen them do flag retrievals from this box. That's how I noticed this location. I'm assuming this is a spot that the Blue Gallery has donated to the veterans post. Unsure, but grateful I found this location. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." That says it all! Be kind to old glory when she needs to be retired. Bring her here! 4/2021

This is one of my favorite thrift stores. The manager is…read morefriendly and kind. The store is always packed with clean clothes, furniture and household items. Pricing is so low you'll want to give extra cash to the donation jar at checkout. This shop gives aid to veterans. I've heard the manager offering help to veterans, verifying honorable discharge and defining assistance the veteran is or has received from other agencies. The shop also has a truck to pick up donated items as well as allowing volunteers to lend a hand in keeping the store well stocked. So, whether you give or take, this place has you covered.

I reached out to Operation Once in a Lifetime seeking assistance and unfortunately left the…read moreinteraction feeling deeply uncomfortable and concerned. My point of contact was Patrick Sowers. One of the biggest red flags was being asked to send copies of my DD-214 containing sensitive personal identifiable information directly to a phone number. At no point was it clarified whether this was a secure work device or a personal cellphone. I was never offered a professional email address or secure document portal, which I found highly questionable given the nature of the documents involved. While I complied in an effort to move the process along, I was not comfortable doing so. In my experience, reputable organizations handling veterans' records typically have clear procedures and safeguards in place for transmitting sensitive information. Beyond the privacy concerns, the conversation itself was frustrating and unprofessional. Instead of feeling heard, I felt repeatedly invalidated, challenged, and put on the defensive regarding my own experiences and concerns. The interaction came across as passive-aggressive and unnecessarily contrarian. I also found it inappropriate that examples of other veterans' personal struggles were repeatedly brought into the conversation as comparisons. I contacted the organization for assistance with my own situation, not to hear about or be compared against the hardships of others. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. What should have been a supportive interaction instead felt judgmental and disrespectful. Trust and professionalism are critical when working with vulnerable veterans, and unfortunately I did not experience either here. Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage others to exercise caution when sharing sensitive personal information and to ask questions about how documents are being stored and protected before sending anything. Patrick Sowers is a fucking moron.

The Kiwanis Club of Allen is a vibrant and active club serving the community of Allen, Texas. The…read moreclub's signature event is the Angel League and supports a number of other organizations serving children and families in North Texas. The Allen Club also sponsors the Allen High School Key Club among others. The clubs signature event is the Spirit of Community Celebration which honors local heroes and is held every summer. The mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of world and they do so by mentoring and supporting many youth programs.

Kiwanis Club of Allen is a service organization that focuses on the needs of children mostly…read morelocally but also outside of our community. This incredible member organization has several major fundraisers every year including bringing the circus to Allen, Pancake Breakfast with Santa, Annual Golf Tournament and the Kiwanis Flag Project (putting flags in yards for every major flag holliday) Meetings take place at Twin Creeks Golf Club every Thursday at 12 Noon. Come join us for great guest speakers and to find out how you can impact the lives of children in our community!

I absolutley love the heart, the work and the results of Samaritan Inn. I have done work on the…read moreproperty as an electrician, and have gotten to see 'behind the scenes'. I also have a friend who is currently staying there with her child - it is a huge help as she is transitioning back into personal and financial stability.

I am a graduate student at the University of Texas at Arlington. I worked here last year as a…read moresocial work intern. I worked from January to April of 2023. I worked in the Information Center (IC). I barely learned anything about social work. Making phone calls and providing people resources for shelter is the ONLY thing I learned. I spent all of my time in the IC giving clients their mail, badges, unclogging toilets, toilet paper, baby products, hair care products, cleaning products, and over the counter meds which has nothing to do with social work. My field supervisor (Brandy) told me and my field liaison that I was going to learn about intakes in March, and then she turned around and said that I will be learning about intakes starting in June. My field supervisor terminated me in April and claimed that I was not upbeat, had poor social skills, and depressed. I regret discussing my depression and what I was going through at home to employees, and I had no idea that you could get terminated for that. But see, I never worked before, and so I am new to the workplace. I regret telling people who I don't know about my personal life, and oftentimes, I have a habit of ranting and getting things off of my chest, but I still believe that I shouldn't have gotten fired over that. It's whatever, I guess! My positive attitude and work ethic are what matters. I also noticed that I was the only social work intern who did not get a chance to learn about case management, and I believe it's due to the fact that I am Black. One of the directors (Misty) said that I looked depressing and intimidating. I should have reported her for saying that to me because her comment about me was very disrespectful and bigoted. Employees and interns in the IC should NOT be handling client's prescribed medications. Samaritan Inn needs to be reported! I was kind, respectful, and worked hard. I worked so hard there for no pay, and what did I get? Nothing, but a stupid thank you card in the mail. Ridiculous! Please DO NOT come to this place. You'll definitely regret it.