The Diaper Bank of North Carolina is located in Durham, NC. It is sort of like a food bank in a…read moresense but instead of food they partner with 18 agencies to provide diapers; feminine products and incontinence products to those with a need for them. They want each family to have access to basic necessities for better health; dignity and quality of life. Since 2013, they have distributed over 15 million diapers. I volunteered for a two hour shift at the diaper bank. You are in a warehouse that is not climate control but there are fans. We were provided instructions how to repackage the diapers and rewrap the new bundles in plastic wrap. In that 2 hour time frame, everyone there repackaged 19,500 diapers so that was impressive. If you are looking for an agency to volunteer or donate this one serves a good purpose.

Most of us do not spend a lot of time thinking about diapers. But if you are a parent, grandparent,…read moreor caregiver without enough of them, they can become a major source of stress, guilt, and desperation. Public safety net programs such as The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, previously known as Food Stamps) do not cover the purchase of diapers, often leaving families with a difficult decision between buying diapers and other necessities with their limited funds. For families in need, something as small as a diaper can have a significant impact. They are located at the corner of Kiss Dr. and Club Boulevard, you'll make a left and we are inside the green fence on the right. The temperature inside the warehouse is the same as the outside, so it is important to dress appropriately and to also wear closed-toe shoes. Each volunteer needs to complete the online volunteer waiver before attending the event (http://bit.ly/diaperwrap), but they also have hard copies on hand when you come in person. To get ahead of the new volunteer orientation, you can watch their diaper wrapping tutorial: https://vimeo.com/100922984

Today we are here at a bluegrass festival and it really feels nice, thank you to all the sponsors…read moreand all the music. we are really enjoying the Bluegrass here and are very thankful that there is a beautiful house and porch to listen to it on.

Nice place for an event. I'm here for a work meeting and it's nicely decorated. Looks as though it…read morecould easily hold 100 people. The room can be set up to serve food. Neutral colors throughout to go with any color scheme. Restrooms are on both sides as well as a water fountain. Nice carpet and tiles. There is a fireplace which adds a nice touch. They also have a podium, projector and screen. Pretty versatile place from my first impression. I didn't set up the event so I can't speak on customer service or pricing. Also the parking lot seemed a little small but there may be more I am unaware of. It's across from Whole Foods/ Luna's Living Kitchen so the bus does run here.

From the owner: Our 3,000 square-foot Great Hall accommodates large meetings, conferences, banquets, parties,…read moreweddings, workshops, fundraisers and more. The Blue Hill Event Center at Extraordinary Ventures provides you with a variety of tables and chairs, kitchen and prep area, audio/visual equipment, access to high-speed internet connections, multiple meeting rooms and parking for 100 cars.

First time coming here, and I would give 5 stars if not for the exorbitant pricing. Adults costing…read moremore than kids at that, for a kids museum has always rubbed me wrong. But this place is quite expansive with several areas including wildlife, butterfly and insect garden, a train tour that takes 2 laps around (might as well get it for the $6 a ticket), and several outdoor play areas including a tree house and mist/water areas. Place was crowded, but there were still plenty of spaces available at 10:30 in the garage. If I lived closer, I might consider a membership to save costs, but I live too far currently to justify that. The cafe food was mid, and again too expensive. The pricing for me knocks a star off, but if you've never been and are prepared to spend a couple hundred bucks for the day on a family of 4, you'll probably enjoy!

We spent a day at this location while visiting family in North Carolina. We had a lovely experience…read moreand found the location to be quite expansive. There is a lovely wildlife area, butterfly garden, fun little train tour, an outdoor treehouse, and more. The price was quite high, but I imagine based on the number of staff and the animals that this location is quite expensive to maintain. The little gift shop was also great with lots of children's games, clothing items, toys, and more. If I was in the area I would definitely consider an annual pass. All of the staff were lovely from the train driver to the ticket takers. Fun location!

What a great little thrift store! Plants, jewelry, pictures, paintings, antiques, pottery, pet…read moreitems, purses, plants and more. And it all goes to the animals. Love the place and love the cause, too! It was our first time, but we'll be back!

A great lil thrift shop! The shop is very clean and one of the most organized that I have been in…read more Everyone was friendly and helpful.

They are accepting clothing donations…read more Community House offers safe living accommodations, meals, showers and laundry facilities. Community House guests also receive an array of services: referrals to substance abuse education and counseling; medical, mental health and dental treatment; social worker support; job coaching; and referrals to community agencies. Residents are encouraged to identify and address personal challenges, seek employment opportunities, and establish a plan with short and long-term goals. IFC partners with Piedmont Health Services (PHS) to provide a PHS Satellite Clinic inside Community House to provide health care services to respond to the various needs of homeless men and women. Staff and volunteers strive to empower, educate and support homeless men to take important steps towards a successful transition out of homelessness

The stock is naturally ever changing so every visit is a treasure hunt. There's ephemera for artist…read moretrading cards, yarn for knitting, floss for embroidery, fabric for sewing, etc etc etc. I have found supplies for candle wicking, the first needlework I ever learned. Just taking a stroll through is inspiration.

This is a very, very, very cool store. I can understand why I've heard so many awesome things about…read moreit. It's actually rather large inside and not exactly what I was expecting. There's so many different sections and they're all arranged very neatly. Creativity just oozes out of this building pores. I didn't buy anything at this time because I was slightly overwhelmed. But now I know where to go when the creative bug bites! There are sections for fabric, for art supplies, for any craft imaginable. I would definitely check this place out if you are sick of Michaels.

I am so grateful for this place! Everyone is so helpful and personable. They make you feel so…read morewelcomed and cared for. It's great that they genuinely care....something they don't have to do.

I went here to volunteer with my fraternity, I love this place! They do such a good thing for the…read morefamilies there. They will be getting my volunteer hours and for anyone looking for a charity to support, this is the one!

Even though I'm not from the area, I like to stop at different Goodwill's when I'm traveling. I…read morestopped at this particular Goodwill twice a month. It is very clean. They have a great selection of everything. The staff is very nice. Very helpful. Just in case you're wondering they do not have a public bathroom. Just wanted to throw that in there, they do not have a return policy. Once you buy it, it's yours and the only reason I bring this up is I was at the checkout I purchased a pair of shoes and immediately after paying, before walking out the store before walking away from the counter, I realized there was a hole in the bottom of the shoe the manager was standing beside the clerk and I said, "there's a hole in the shoe, can I just return them?" I didn't want my money back just a little gift card. I think $4.99. The answer was no, that was a surprise. I said, there's a hole in the shoe. He said, there's no returns I donated a pair of shoes that day and lost $4.99. I'm not upset about that. I just wanted to let you guys know there is a no returns policy. Make sure you check all your items before you purchase. Have a great day thrifting.

This is a very nice Goodwill. It was clean and the employees were very polite. I absolutely love…read morethe bin section, as everything is so cheap and you get to dig through looking for treasure! The book section was pretty good and the houseware's seemed much better arranged than other Goodwills I've seen in the area. I'm very happy that my friend brought me here. I will definitely return eventually.