I've donated several times to this place but never have been here. I've went with a friend that's…read morea board member and works there to donate clothes. I was amazed how they take care of the needy and how hard the folks there work. Everyone there had a smile on their face and loves their job. The food, the clothes and medical and dental services they provide are awesome.

Hi Everyone, I've…read morebeen donating food and clothing items to Second Mile Missions for quite a while. They are such a worthwhile non-profit organization. Second mile has an "Opportunity Shop" which resales those clothing donations, producing funds to help the surrounding communities, which are called "neighbors" who are in need. There is also a grocery department where those "neighbors" can shop to help out on their weekly grocery expenses. I have volunteered there on several occasions as time permitted, especially during the recent flooding in the Richmond/ Rosenberg areas that displaced 1,000 families. The need was great and Second Mile, along with other area churches and associations, stepped up to the task of helping out the flood victims in the interim period until they could be made whole again. Second Mile is always in need of volunteers. So if you have some time on your hands and have been looking to volunteer somewhere for a good cause, I cannot think of a better place to make the effort. Give them a call today. Call Shane Hill (Dir. of Operations and Social Enterprise) (281) 261-9199 1135 Hwy. 90A Missouri City, TX 77489 shill@secondmile.org

I always take donations to them and end up buying at their store; I feel like I'm helping directly…read morepeople of my community especially because I'm very grateful to them. Me. Bea, the elderly manager there helped my daughter who had to do community service there when she got in trouble in high school. My other daughter was also helped by them when she had her baby and needed supplies. I only have to say thank you!

Where I work at, we usually have an Annual Food Drive for the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry,…read morehowever, due to the pandemic we had to stop, temporarily. I have always enjoyed taking donations to this organization. I see it like "neighbors helping neighbors." Everyone is always looking forward to this Annual Food Drive, hopefully, we are able to do the drive this year. The East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. is one of my favorite places to donate and even shop. Everyone that works or volunteers here is super nice and extremely helpful. Every time I have been here, everyone is always smiling, and they are very happy to be able to help the community. The East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry helps families in the surrounding areas fight hunger, help with finances (especially in these tough times), and their basic human needs. Another thing that this organization does is the 5k run, which all the proceeds go to them to help families. You can have fun, network, and -bonus-Help families. They also let high school students volunteer either at the pantry or the warehouse. I believe this helps teenagers to be more caring and see the reality of what is happening around them, not everyone is so lucky to have food on their table every night. If that's not all, they were able to assist families of Fort Bend County during the pandemic. They helped with food, finances to pay for their monthly bills, and other things. They were able to be open all throughout the pandemic just to help families with was going on right now. If you feel happy to donate some perishables, just treat yourself and purchase something neat at their re-sale shop, which is actually steps away from the pantry. You can find all kinds of things in this shop -from antiques to newer things. You can also purchase unique gifts that you will not find anywhere else. You're not shopping just to shop; this money will also be helping families around the area. This is one of the places that we should be shopping at, instead of bigger stores. These types of places help families in need, schools, kids, etc. Sometimes we are too focused of what new things are going to be on store shelves to be the "cool" kid, but we forget that there are so many families that have lost everything. If you want to donate money, food, clothes, just anything, this is the place to donate. You can even volunteer to help at the pantry or warehouse. I always believe that when you help others, others will help you. From donating to shopping, you will be donating to help others in the community at this place. Another thing that will make you happy, you will see that someone is always smiling when you are there, either donating or shopping at the resale shop. Just visit this place, I promise you will be super happy to donate.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon for a friend's daughter's birthday. Plenty of parking outside…read more They placed a sign up on the correct door to enter for the birthday party. Place was very clean and organized. Mrs Taylor guided the painting party at a good pace, she was very patient and helpful with the kids. The space is great for maybe 10-15 kids. After painting the space became the party room where we ate chips and pizza. They have spring and summer break camps as well as music lessons such as the violin. Would definitely recommend this place for a fun painting party!

My six year old son completed their summer art camp, and I was so impressed! His instructor was…read morevery warm and good with the kids. Everything was well organized. He came home on the last day with four really cool pieces of art that he made. This camp was an excellent value for the money. We are doing their Lego camp later this summer too! Can't wait.

We adopted two brother kittens from HPA! in 2018. They were being fostered at the time, and HPA…read morestaff were so kind and helpful throughout the entire process. They also include spay/neuter and their first 8 weeks of shots in the adoption fee, plus our cats were on BOGO special. We donate as much as possible to help other animals but I have only great things to say about HPA. One thing I will say is to make sure you have any and all paperwork you need when you're there in person. They don't really answer the phone or their email, but I have gotten responses on Facebook messenger.

On April 11, I adopted a very sweet brown tabby cat through the organization, PetsAlive. I named…read moremy new cat Theodore and was told that Theo had been found on the streets and had recently had scabies, eye surgery and skin issues - all of which seemed to be healing nicely. I was never told of his extensive dental disease or that he had feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). I noticed that Theo's energy level seemed a little low, but he was eating very well and didn't display any signs of digestive issues. I DID notice that his breath was very smelly, so I took him to my veterinarian. The long story made short is that Theo will have to have several teeth extracted and his length and quality of life could be affected because bloodwork showed that he is positive for FIV. I have requested that PetsAlive take care of the dental issues Theo has since I can't afford thousands of dollars for teeth to be extracted. My concern of permanently returning Theo to PetsAlive is that his cycle of being an unwanted rescue cat will continue. His life could be one of going from adoption site to adoption site and never being adopted because of his bad teeth and FIV diagnosis. Please be aware that, according to my veterinarian, there are several no kill shelters that DON'T test animals for FIV or leukemia. Before you adopt an animal, please ask if the animal has been thoroughly tested for diseases that could affect the animal's health and wellbeing.

Exquisite place! Wonderful atmosphere! Delightful workers and volunteers! One can never express…read moretheir gratitude enough!

The Ballard House to us was the most calming and soothing place we could stay at especially for the…read morereason we were staying there at the time. My wife was needing surgery for her cancer and we were there waiting for that. Unfortunately the surgery got canceled and we had to go back home. Also it's very very unfortunate that so many people are needing this type of environment and support for the situations they're in and the availability to get back into the Ballard House after the hospital rescheduled her surgery was mute. No vacancies. It's so sad that SO many people are hurting and need this service. Unfortunately I'm recommending The Ballard House for anyone who needs it because it's a wonderful place to stay. I say unfortunately because I'm in need of a place to stay for the next two weeks and I'm having to look elsewhere than the Ballard House to stay. Love this place and the Volunteers are a God sent. PS. That's my beautiful wife in the photo

I have no issue with not telling lies, because I don't lie and my review is the truth, or I would…read morenot have posted it. I I'm sorry, but I paid more in medical bills for myself and my own pets than you paid for Maggie. My cat died from the extra stress. And I did not give Maggie to an unknown person. We met several times so she could meet Maggie, I spoke with her on the phone at length, I spoke to her vet, she has a history of owning dachshunds and she sends me updates. And Maggie loved her on sight. Maggie is where she belongs. She is very loved and well cared for. I'm recovering from the extra medical expenses and stress. I'm done.

FOSTERS BEWARE!! I would highly advise against fostering for…read moreSpot Rescue. I was initially asked to foster two mama dogs and their 13 puppies for just 2-3 weeks, but things quickly went downhill. Stacey, the Owner/Director, did not follow through on her promises. She provided only one bag of food and never reimbursed me for any additional expenses, including food, medications, deworming, or ringworm treatments etc. What was supposed to be a short-term commitment turned into 8+weeks of fostering with no clear plan for rehoming or transferring the dogs to another foster. When I expressed my frustration about the lack of communication and support, Stacey became defensive and told me to find another rescue to take the dogs. SPOT /Stacey Jones ABANDONED all the dogs that she placed in my care. In the end, I was left with 13 puppies, two adult mamas, and a $600 vet bill ( that was approved by Stacey) for exams, vaccines, heartworm tests, and fecals. This experience was incredibly stressful and disappointing.

Staff shouldn't lie through their teeth, especially the "manager". Especially when all the TVs have…read morecorrect information stating it should be 50% off today, but it makes me think they pocket the money difference and only give you 25% off. *** This has nothing to do with price tags being changed or missing, but everything to do with the store lying about their "specials". It clearly states that Black Friday deals were 50% off, but in fact, they said that's not true and only granted 25%. Actual proof below!

Clean store, friendly staff, great finds and prices are reasonable. This store always has…read moresomething that a furniture flipper can buy and resale.

We love going to GiGi's Playhouse Sugar Land. We've been going since they opened. We enjoy the…read moreweekly programming but are favorite is the special events! They are always a good time. I love what GiGi's is doing for those with Down syndrome.

Gigi's is a center for people with Down Syndrome. They have weekly classes, entertainment and…read morevolunteer opportunities for all ages. They are wholly donor funded and provide FREE services to participants. I attended their volunteer orientation today and will definitely be back to donate more of my time.

Around summer time I like to go through my closet to look for gently used items I can donate. I…read morecan't recall exactly how I stumbled across this place but I'm thankful that I did. They making the entire process easy. I dropped off about 9 bags of clothes last summer alone. They even have a couple of parking spots in front of their store for quick drop offs.

We were looking for some place to donate toys that my girlfriend was going to donate to the cancer…read morehospital for the kids from a toy drive she does every July. We searched for a place on short notice and found this place who give to the women shelter. This was the right place for us so we donated and made someone Christmas.

5/10/2025: The Cafe...What a wonderful experience! My best friend and I both lost our mothers years…read moreago and decided to start a new tradition of honoring our moms on Mother's Day Weekend. For our first annual Mother's Day Honor Lunch, we decided to go to Brookwood. I am thrilled with our experience! They had an abbreviated menu that weekend. We both had the Mesibov salad to start. I was wonderful and from what i understand, Brookwood is known for this salad. For our meal, I had the eggplant, and my friend had the pork chop. We also had a choice of delicious desserts. I chose the cheesecake. The serve was wonderful, the food was tasty, the atmosphere was perfect with a piano player, and the dining area was clean. I noticed a faint smell of cafeteria type scent, but it dissipated in a few minutes. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The "Community" is such a wonderful space for people in need. I recommend reservations. Make sure you plan for extra time to visit the store and the garden. Beautiful finds! 5/10/2025: The Gift & Garden Center... What a place! Brookwood was a wonderful experience with the lunch and then we got to shop in the store and the garden. I went back to the register 4 times, and mind you, I am not a shopper by nature. They have so many great items and I was surprised the prices were pretty decent. Clothing, shoes, bags, home decor, candles, gourmet snacks, Brookwood Community handmade items, a whole western hat and boot section, and so much more! They even have a local artist gallery with high end artwork and sculptures. One of a king beautiful piece! I like that the items were rare-ish finds. These are not items you will find at regular stores. They are more boutique type items. We also shopped in the beautiful garden. I purchased a lovely Bougainvillea for only $25.00. A regular store near me would have sold the same plant for at least $35.00. The ladies in the store are super helpful. I am glad they aren't close to my home because living nearby could be dangerous on my wallet. Even though prices are good, I wanted to buy everything in the store!

Haven't been since before COVID, but loved loved loved this community! Great day trip outing!read more