Monroe County Opportunity Program is a non-profit which offers numerous programs and services to…read morethose over the age of 55, those in poverty, or anyone else meeting the need for the specific program. Some of the programs they offer are Bridges Out of Poverty, Food Programs, Food RX, HEP Class, Home Care, Home Chore, Home Repair, Homeless Programs, Housing Programs, Senior Resource Advocacy, Supportive Services, Tax Preparation, Transportation (Specialized), Veteran's Assistance, and Weatherization. They have so many services that it's best to visit their website for specific details and requirements of the programs. I have used them before and give them a 5-star rating. They are great, a real blessing. If you know of anyone struggling in Monroe County, please tell them about this organization. I would like to thank the MCOP for everything they do and appreciate the services I have received from them. Please keep up the great work! If I can ever pay it forward, I will certainly make my donation to your organization.

This place is great if you don't want to pay the extreme prices of home goods! You can always find…read morea good deal. If you don't find what you're looking today, next week you might! Prices are very reasonable. They have a wide range of products from cheaper options to more expensive. They are usually willing to help if you need assistance getting something into your vehicle. I always check here first when doing something in my home before buying new!

I visited the Monroe Resale Store on LaPlaisance Rd. to find something to stack my firewood indoors…read morefor my fireplace for the cold winter days coming up. I asked Jim B. if there was something available, anything I could use... he knew right away what I needed. He showed me exactly what I needed, just for indoor wood to be loaded onto. He also showed me how to put it together... and the 2x4's for the bottom railing. Thank you so much Jim ... I now have my wood piled high in my fireplace room ready to use. Thank you for my Blessing... Brenda Jones

Fresh Start Coffee House is... perfect. From the aesthetic charm to the mission, this quaint…read morelittle coffee house is a must! On a foggy Saturday morning, heading South (I-75), we decided we should stop for some coffee. Unfamiliar with Monroe and wanting something other than gas station coffee, I found Fresh Start Coffee House. It's less than a mile off of the highway and worth the deviation. This unique little shop offers artisan coffee, inspired food and conversation. Paula and Vic, who own the shop engaged us as soon as we walked in. They offered recommendations and were genuinely polite. They told us that they employ people who are in recovery, re-entry and with special needs. Their space is available for church groups, community organizations and other community meetings. They also feature live bands on occasion. The coffee was amazing. We both got "Paula's Perfect", although we'll be back to try others we wanted. We got the carrot/berry (Morning Glory) muffin and it was delicious. The ambiance was fun, clean and well designed. The prices were fair and well worth the support of their mission. They also sell merchandise, art and other trinkets. If you are passing through, do yourself a favor and check Fresh Start Coffee House out. It's a hidden gem in Monroe, and a new regular stop for us.

Sooo cute inside! Def a nice atmosphere to relax and sip a nice drink! Coffee was good and…read moreemployees were super sweet. I can appreciate a place like this!

My favorite little gem in Monroe! Some prices are high but you're helping send kids to college! The…read moremoney stays locally to help the community. It's a great model! I'll support this shop over greedy corporations like Goodwill any day!!

I love the Thrift Shop Association. It is one of the first thrifts I would frequent decades ago. I…read morewas really impressed by the low prices, unfortunately they price gouge now. I understand 100% of the proceeds go to charity, but paying $10 for a pack of candlesticks (one candle missing) marked $7.50 from TJ Maxx is a little over the top. I noticed the inflation years ago, it deterred me from shopping here. I give it another try here and there, but I always leave knowing it's overpriced. Vintage items are worth the prices, but someone really needs to audit the items here! I remember when they would close for the summer & would reopen with everything being 10¢ for a week! Liquidate, restock, and price things how they should be tagged. They will learn you sell more items this way & will have more room for new items. It's Monroe, not Los Angeles.

I would never recommend this funeral home to anyone. The funeral home rep (Mary) made some rude…read morecomments about my wonderful beloved family member which are too hurtful to even repeat here. Also I was in such terrible grief at the time and could barely function and didn't know you could have your loved one's fingerprint saved or a clipping of hair etc which she NEVER told me about and would have meant the WORLD to me to have. We had a closed casket funeral and she never offered to put my loved one in a lovely and complete outfit of clothing which I also would have wanted had I been thinking straight at the time and she never offered or suggested this either. Mary was very cold and uncompassionate in her suggestions for writing the obituary too. I would never ever recommend this funeral home to anyone who cares about their precious loved ones!

The love of my life, my husband Scott died a week ago. I needed to make funeral arrangements for…read morehim. He wanted to be cremated with no viewing. I chose Rupp Funeral Home. I called to schedule an appointment & they got me in right away. They were so kind, empathetic & knowledgeable. Jeff Rupp walked me through the process. He wrote a beautiful obituary from the information that we supplied to him. I told him what I wanted & he made it all happen for me. He even expedited the cremation process so Scott's ashes would be at the funeral on Sunday. They had a beautiful large room with lots of seating & a kitchen off to the side. I had 6 boards of pictures & they even provided easels for them. They arranged everything so beautifully. I asked for a locke of Scott's hair & they clipped & saved some for me before he was sent to the crematorium. His service was yesterday, ending late. Jeff told us that if we would like we could pick up the flowers in the morning. That was really nice since we were exhausted. I highly recommend Rupp Funeral Home, they are so accommodating! They make you feel like family! Please see my picture. My husband would have loved it! Flowers by Monroe Florist.